Friday, October 23, 2009

Long Coat Love

CC just adores a coat whose tails graze the ground as she walks… but alas, they are so hard to find! There were some gorgeous versions on the runway, however… enjoy, darlings! Photos via style.com.
Alexander McQueen
Anna Sui
Byblos
Chado Ralph Rucci
Chanel
Giambattista Valli
Hermés
Issey Miyake
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
Junya Watanabe
Kenzo
Lanvin
Loewe
Max Mara
Naeem Khan
Ralph Lauren
Vivienne Westwood
Yohji Yamamoto
Fleurette long coat at Bergdorf Goodman.
Tell CC, darlings: Which topper do you find most tantalizing?
Do you wear full length coats in the winter? Or do you prefer shorter jackets? Understandably, many women reserve long coats for more formal occasions. Go crazy once in a while though, darlings, and wear those lengthy lovelies for day!
xoxox,
CC
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62 comments:

  1. Tights LoverOctober 23, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Wow. There are some great coats in here. But without a doubt, the Naeem Khan is my favorite. What color!

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  2. The Pocket StylistOctober 23, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Lanvin and Jean Paul Gaultier Couture created stunning long coats I am in love!!

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  3. WanderlustingOctober 23, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    I'm back!!! Lol

    To be honest though, I have never been able to do the long coat. I think I am too short for it :S

    But nothing looks better than a long sweeping coat on a statuesque dame!

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  4. www.janetteria.comOctober 23, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Stunning, but I prefer the middle long coat. :-)

    XoXo

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  5. FASHION SNAGOctober 23, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    wow, you picked out some great coats carrie! Love them!

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  6. Jaime @ laviejaimeOctober 23, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    I don't typically do long long coats, but it wouldn't take too much to convince me to wear the Byblos white one :)

    Happy Friday!

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  7. LPCOctober 23, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Oh the drama!

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  8. FashionHippieLovesOctober 23, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    really adore the Max Mara coat...

    X

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  9. LisaOctober 23, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    I prefer shorter jackets, hip-length coats, and 3/4 length coats myself. The thing with long coats is that on someone who's more petite, you'd probably have to chop off quite a bit from the hem for the desired length. :-)

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  10. The Little Fashion TreasuryOctober 23, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Happy friday to you, CC!

    You truly picked some amazing coats! I honestly have to say that I would prefer a jacket or a shorter coat with cropped sleeves..maybe ;)

    Enjoy your weekend!!!!

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  11. NuheilaOctober 23, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Love most Loewe and Max Mara!Other one so sexy and other classy.I think long coat is very practical for cold winter.If i m in Finland winter time i prefer full lenght coat,just to keep myself warm:)

    Nuheila

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  12. Becca.October 23, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    i love long coats!
    but when you have a long black coat you look like a freaky goth!
    check out my new wishlist just posted on my blog!
    XOXO, BECCA
    http://fashion-train.blogspot.com

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  13. Michael St. JamesOctober 23, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    It's funny because I only wear black clothing...but I'm always drawn to coats like that Kenzo one and Missoni. Love long coats! Thanks for sharing!

    www.bagpoor.com

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  14. LenoreNeverM♡reOctober 23, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    The styling for Watanabe show is scary & fabulous at the same time...Lurvve it! Still drawn to all Japanese aesthetic somehow...I really could wear all Yohji for the rest of my life darling! Yup, I could!
    Happy Friday CC~xo*

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  15. BonBon Rose Girls KristinOctober 23, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Remember that one Kate Hudson wore in her wedding? SO gorgeous!

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  16. Style JusticeOctober 23, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Great selection!

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  17. MizzJOctober 23, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    haha it's true, long black coats, particularly trenches make you look goth! How can you wear a long coat if you're short without looking shorter?

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  18. LeahOctober 23, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Leah adores long coats too. I love the Kenzo and Missoni coats.

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  19. Fashion CourtOctober 23, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    OMG i love some of these looks!

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  20. Maria ConferOctober 23, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Gorgeous. I love long sweeping coats!! Especially with tall boots.

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  21. Pau(Rox)October 23, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    De esta estupenda selección que has hecho, me quedaré con el abrigo de cuero Hermès.
    Buen finde guapa.
    XOX

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  22. stilettolover91October 23, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! My favorite is the fourth one from the top!! Fabulous post!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  23. KPOctober 23, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    the black with the over the knee boots it perfection-alas this is one gorgeous look I could only pull off with a some serious platforms xx

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  24. Melissa BlakeOctober 23, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    So I just noticed your new header. LOVE it!!! And I also love these coats... xoxo

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  25. nooneOctober 23, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    long coats are great, I just pulled out mine because it's getting cold here at nights! hope you'll have a great weekend :)

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  26. The AnthologyOctober 23, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    I'm so happy you found such gorgeous long coats -- they're so practical. Not to mention cozy.

    * Kelsey

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  27. Mom Fashion WorldOctober 23, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    wow!
    i love the different styles of coat!
    fabulous!

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  28. JessicaOctober 23, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    I have a BEAUTIFUL long Audrey Hepburn trench coat that I found for $3.47 in an old-lady thrift shop! By far my best shopping experience ever!

    BTdub I passed an award along to you from my blog, enjoy!
    http://livingembellished.blogspot.com/2009/10/one-lovely-blog-award.html

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  29. NikiOctober 23, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    wow, i don't know if i could pull this look off but they're so glamourous and lovely!
    xo

    http://ahautemess.blogspot.com

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  30. HiFashionOctober 23, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    I usually prefer shorter coats in the winter, although some of these have really caught my eye. I particularly like the Jean Paul Gaultier one.

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  31. Denisa LOctober 23, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    great picks!

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  32. Petra BellejambesOctober 23, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Hmmm. For me my dear it must be the Lanvin and the Max Mara. A good long coat over a short(ish) skirt is a terrific look. A modest flash of leg warms a winter up nicely.

    Bon fin de semaine and my very warmest double cheeked besous ...

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  33. Pixel Wild ChildOctober 23, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    I love the goth images OMG! sooo great, I can't help it... I wouldn't wear anything like that but I love seeing it...

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  34. Hunters GloryOctober 23, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    love duh Jean Paul Gaultier & Chado Ralph Rucci...long coats on women...so sexy!


    good weekend cc!

    ;)

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  35. erika soroccoOctober 23, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Anna Sui and Chanel are positively yummy! :)

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  36. ChrisyOctober 23, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    I scroll down and it 'ooh i love that one'...then 'ooooh i really love that one'....'oh my that one is gorgeous'...till I've covered most of these!

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  37. AlineOctober 23, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    gorgeous! it's not very cold here so I do not have full length coats but love the look!

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  38. FB @ FabulouslyBroke.comOctober 23, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Wish I was tall enough to pull it off

    Those things swallow me whole!!!

    I am way too short for that. Only 3/4 coats work.

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  39. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    long coats ARE great. max mara anyone?

    xAZD

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  40. GabbiOctober 23, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Gorgeous coats dear CC, I'm completely in love with the Anna Sui red velvet especially.... amazing.

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

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  41. BrigadeiroOctober 23, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Ah, as I wrote in my last comment, LOVE blazers & coats, especially love long coats...these are STUNNING!!!
    xx

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  42. tessaOctober 23, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    i love the 3rd from last coat. It's divine. I dont normaly wear long coat since I'm quite short :(

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  43. Style ReduxOctober 23, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Ohh these are absolutely fab. I found a great long black coat that I cannot wait to wear. I think it's such a hot statement, especially paired with boots.

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  44. Pink LinksOctober 23, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Thanks for your great and lovely coat photos!

    I have two long coats, dark blue and brown but I would like to have a pink long coat. Now I have only short pink coats.

    xoxo

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  45. KeithOctober 23, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    These are some really beautiful coats. Some of these are very stunning. I hope you had a great Friday. Take care. Enjoy the weekend.

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  46. sisters in black frocksOctober 23, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    if only LA would ever get chilly enough to enjoy a long coat

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  47. Kelly-Ann MaddoxOctober 23, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Wow, gorgeous coats. I had a floor length leather as a teenager. I wouldn't do the floor-trailing thing now. I didn't grow much and I don't know if I can pull it off at 5'1"! Still, MK does it and it does look fabulous.

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  48. Nubia MejiaOctober 23, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Wow I love that Vivienne Westwood one its Fab

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  49. AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    SO gorgeous
    love these pieces, thanks for sharing
    long coats are such a staple for fall
    FLAWLESS, love the blog, keep it up!

    -cma
    visit my blog @
    cosmicaroline.blogspot.com

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  50. meraldiaOctober 24, 2009 at 3:04 AM

    I adore Giambattista Valli! Too impressive coat!

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  51. Make Do StyleOctober 24, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    I had an amazing long velvet coat I sold on ebay - how stupid was I!!

    I'm going to be head down for a week to write 12,000 words so I might post but probably won't comment due to my deadline.

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  52. Beth RubyOctober 24, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Gorgeous choices of long coats!
    Love this trend.
    Awesome post :)
    xx

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  53. lilmisszoliciousOctober 24, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    hi carrie, amazing photos. I love the coat that is wearing the asian model: it has the perfect silhouette and colour etc.

    xoxo zola

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  54. espiègleOctober 24, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Byblos coat is the perfect, perfect one! But I don't think they're practical, especially that one. I'm afraid it'd get dirty far too soon!

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  55. Debbie ShiamayOctober 24, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    CC I love your blog as usual. I come here for all my inspiration and love all the photos!!! I cant even point out which one i love best

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  56. MeghanOctober 24, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    lovely blog post and very timely :0)

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  57. SwethaOctober 24, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    stunning pieces... the brown leather coat is so sexy !! i love that color :P

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  58. AnonymousOctober 25, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    As you said so, truly it's difficult to find and choose a nice long coat which fits for the person.

    ps)Do you like Viveka Bergstrom's jewels?

    xZY

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  59. FashionJazzOctober 25, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    I luv all type of coats and I luv the ones u picked!!!: ) xxx

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  60. SusanOctober 25, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I definitely need a long coat for winter!
    have a happy day, xoxo

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  61. Beth ConnollyOctober 25, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Vintage stores are often a good source-love the look.

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  62. michelle_October 27, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    im happy capes are back .
    i love the idea of bringing Hogwarts uniform into real life . i used to dress up as a hogwarts student every year in halloween when harry potter was released . haha

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