With the onset of cold weather, many push their elegant coats aside and switch to puffer jackets and bulky parkas, guided by simple logic: they are warmer. However, according to stylist Olena Shevchenko, there is no need to give up your favorite and neat outerwear. In a recent post on her Instagram page, the expert demonstrated how one additional element can adapt a classic wool coat to cold weather without sacrificing appearance. Styler, together with the expert, offers to explore two contrasting looks and the key styling technique that allows combining comfort and aesthetics.
Two looks: casual jacket versus elegant coat
In the first option, the stylist shows a common solution for cool days — a loose-fitting pink oversized jacket. This piece fits easily into a daily wardrobe and requires no complex styling. Combined with dark wide-leg trousers and a burgundy beanie, it creates a comfortable, relaxed look focused on everyday errands. The second option is built around a long wool coat in a warm caramel shade, which the stylist complemented with a dickey (or bib) that covers the neck and upper chest. This extra layer, according to the expert, makes the combination noticeably more practical in cold weather.
Why a dickey works better than a bulky scarf
The coat is paired with a matching burgundy headpiece and dickey (or scarf), ensuring the accessories do not look random but support a unified color scheme. Both outfits are completed with dark trousers and simple footwear. If the jacket sets a relaxed casual mood, the coat adds structure and elegance to the silhouette. Shevchenko explains that the problem is often not in the coat itself, but in what it is worn with and how well open areas of the body are protected: "A wool coat in the company of a dickey is a different story. The dickey covers the neck and chest, exactly where the wind cuts through. A chic combination, I'm testing it on myself."
When the technique is appropriate and its limits
Such a styling move is especially convenient for those who do not want to hide their coats in the closet during the first frosts. A dickey can be an alternative to a bulky scarf: it covers the necessary area without creating excess volume at the collar and without weighing down the silhouette. At the same time, the stylist emphasizes the importance of considering real conditions: temperature, wind, fabric composition, and the number of layers. A wool coat with a dickey alone does not guarantee comfort in any frost, but it can be a successful solution for cool weather, allowing one to maintain both warmth and a neat appearance.
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