Spring Fashion Edit: The Duster Coat

With another sunny weekend passing, comes the assurance that Spring is finally here!  Despite a bit of chilly start; I don't know about you, but I was starting to get pretty fed up of regretting a lack of sleeves popping out to the shop!
I've decided to put together a series of Spring/Summer Fashion Edits in the coming weeks.
I often get asked about items on my 'outfit of the day' (#OOTD) posts on Instagram. Unfortunately, as not everything is always current or brand new, (help me I'm poor), it's often hard to direct people to where to buy a version right there on the spot! Throughout the series, I'll pick my favourite outfit staples and find current versions that I love on the High street, and any updates that are on my wish list, that way hopefully, everyone will find something to spend on!

This week's post is all about the Duster Coat! You'll have seen my sand coloured Primark bargain that I picked up last year, - I wear it on so many occasions! Well, this week, my new obsession is the printed style kimono duster coats that have started cropping up again this Spring;

From Top left clockwise: River Island, Katie Piper credit:@katiepiper_ instagram, River Island, River Island, Primark credit:@primark instagram, Missguided

They are the perfect dress up option for what otherwise, would have been a casual day outfit. I often find I want to wear my favourite plain tops and jeans over and over again but struggle to make them look dressed up or exciting over time. - Enter the printed kimono duster coat!
Katie Piper has nailed this look; hair styled with a pretty natural wave, a basic white cami, light wash jeans and nude barely there heels. Her duster coat is the beautiful green printed kimono that has currently sold out on Zara online! There is still some stock in London stores if you're quick, otherwise you can get an email alert when they re-stock here! This style is £69.99 and looks so premium! If you've fallen in love with the print like the hundreds of other satisfied Zara customer's -(who you can thank for the lack of stock!!) Then be sure to check out their other kimono's as the beautiful tropical feel in print, can be seen across the whole range! Take me to Zara.com!

Zara Tropical Green Kimono, ASO Katie Piper.

I'm loving the 3 beautiful printed options from River Island at the top of the edit! My favourite is definitely the grey with the leafy palm print, I'm obsessed! River have a beautiful range and I actually like them all, which is unusual for me! I'm not edgy enough to like anything too out there, so a pretty commercial range overall which welcomes a £65.00 price point! Check out the full collection here!

Primark also showed off their girly pink printed kimono as part of a pretty outfit flat lay on Instagram last week. (Pictured above, bottom right) Paired with a simplistic combo of a white top and jeans, illustrating once again that this piece is the outfit game changer!

The beautiful silver kimono style, (pictured above bottom left on the model), is the Missguided take on the trend. This style comes in a package of two colours, silver and gold. Both with brilliantly dramatic sleeve silhouettes & an authentic oriental print. Shop both styles here! I'm torn between payday spending on the grey print from River Island or this longline kimono also from Missguided, pictured below;

Misguided (above) or River Island (below)!? Help me decide in the comments! :-)

So, moving on from print, to this season's take on the classic colours. Some beautiful new flowing silhouettes keep this piece a flattering staple for any occasion. This style also doesn't have to break the bank to be perfect for wearing time and time again. For example, top left of the below image is Boohoo's Katie Shawl Duster Coat (so sorry for pixelated image - it's killing me!) This coat is just £18 & the pantone strip is taken from this style alone which just goes to show there is a colour to suit everyone! 

I also love Boohoo's Eloise belted duster coat which is £15!! If I didn't wear my Primark one so often I'd 100% be snapping up the beige colour way of this style.

 The beautiful waterfall front styles on the right (grey,(pictured on model), and khaki below) are both from New Look, although the grey is taken from the Asos' New Look edit. It's just £34.99 and comes in the most beautiful, rich, premium grey colour that no-one would guess it was New Look!
I like the khaki option as a bit of colour interest for the summer. I'm not always the best at including colour in my wardrobe (your nodding and feeling the same right!?) It's hard not to go safe with outerwear, but khaki is a good compromise that isn't all singing, all dancing & still matches most denim washes!

The bottom left style is from Topshop, probably the most similar in colour and fabric to my purchase last Spring. It's a slightly higher price point than it's counterparts, at £59.99, it does however have gorgeous detailing on the back. This style also comes in Navy, if you fancy channeling your inner Kate Middleton it would look gorgeous over a long sleeve striped breton top and skinny jeans with a red lip or handbag (a la gucci - if you know, you know! If you don't, click this link!) ;-)

So finally, how I wear mine! I cannot express enough how easy this coat is to wear. I love it for a night out as the length is perfect if you are starting the party early afternoon, as most summer gatherings seem to be! I find it a great cover up for a short dress or skirt, for that awkward day to night atmosphere. I also love wearing it with jeans and boots with a cami or shirt for work, or with sandals and slim cigarette pants in the warmer weather. I find it's the perfect coat for weddings, it goes over every dress, especially in this chic beige colour! 

So here's my top places to check out and what to search to find your perfect Spring staple! 

Boohoo - Search Duster Coat

New Look - Search Duster Coat

Missguided - Search Kimono

Zara - Search Kimono

Asos - Search Duster Coat

River Island -Search Duster Coat

Topshop - Search Duster Coat

Primark - Website can be tricky and limited, but Instagram stories often shares new products and their feed does some great outfit flat lays. I actually found my coat in the Selfridges Primark concession, good one for the 'best bits edit!' Best thing to do is go in and have a rummage, but maybe not on a Saturday! - Good luck!

Happy Shopping!

As ever let me know if you buy anything as a result of reading the post or if it was helpful in your quest to find the perfect Spring coat!

L x

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