I listed my 25 top picks for the entire sale yesterday, and top footwear picks earlier this morning. Here I’m going to go into a little more detail on jackets and coats. I’ve thrown in some vests too.
It was a good sale for jackets, which is where many of my clients spent the lion’s share of their budgets. Neutrals and earth tones reigned supreme, which had mixed reactions. I was surprised to see so few red and jewel-toned toppers. Many coat styles were belted, which put off some of my clients. That said, there were plenty of winners and everyone was happy. Be sure to browse the size and colour options.
Jackets
- Nordstrom One-Button Blazer: If you like teal, this is a fab and fully lined on-trend blazer that does not break the bank. It worked as well for petites as it did for taller clients. It has pants to match to create a suit. It was fabulous with wide leg jeans too.
- AllSaints Balfern Denim Biker Jacket: A short and interesting denim bomber to wear with skirts and dresses. Worked well on petites with longer arms. Comes in grey.
- Thread & Supply Plaid Long Polar Fleece Shacket: Cosy Shacket Fabness for Team Tall with POCKETS. Something you can wear at home or out, and comes in neutrals.
- Treasure&Bond Leather Bomber Jacket with Removable Faux Shearling Trim: Aviator or flight jackets were a fun update for clients who regularly wear bomber jackets. This was the leather flight jacket with the most streamlined and versatile fit. The fit is forgiving and looked good on a variety of body types.
- L'AGENCE Angelina Houndstooth Open Front Blazer: The best houndstooth jacket at the sale if you like the on-trend shape of sharp shoulders. Quite fitted. It's dressy and looked as good with jeans as it did with skirts and trousers.
- Pendleton Foxglove Range Fleece Bomber Jacket: Casual Fleece Topper Fabness. Has a fab '70s vibe and runs big. The narrowing welt provides an effective bit of tailoring. Well-made. Comes in a black pattern.
- KUT from the Kloth Chantria Puff Shoulder Faux Suede Jacket: Washable Suede Jacket Fabness. The puffy sleeves are a trendy '70s and interesting touch. Jacket comes in grey and looks fab over dresses.
- Zella Quilted Recycled Polyester Jacket: This is a repeat style that clients like to throw over leggings, joggers, or jeans. Very easy and forgiving to wear. Has great side zippers that provide extra comfort when the jacket is closed through the front. Fab for travel too. Comes in black.
- Theory Chevron Wool Blend Shrunken Blazer: A beautiful BROWN short tailored jacket with a narrower fit. It has matching BIG swooshy high-waisted pleated pants to create a suit. The jacket looks fantastic over sleeveless dresses and with skirts if you don't fancy pants. Impeccable quality. The suit is mine.
- Vince Camuto Plaid Double Breasted Longline Blazer: This jacket was a delightful surprise. It's dramatically long, and drapes well. Very comfy and reasonably tailored. The low-contrast check is easy to wear, and has matching pants to create a suit. It worked as well on petites as it did on tall clients. Super funky, and fab with jeans too.
- Nordstrom Leather Moto Jacket: If you like your leather jackets a little longer - this is the best leather jacket at the sale. It's fluidly tailored, and not that fitted through the waist. Stretchy sleeve panels are comfy. Nice back detailing. Comes in cream and black. Works well on petites. Sleeves are easy to shorten.
- CeCe Puff Shoulder Open Front Ponte Blazer: Extreme Puffy Jacket Fabness that comes in black. Fits petites. Sleeves are slim so lighter layers are best for underneath.
- SAVE THE DUCK Elvira Water Resistant Hooded Puffer Jacket: Italian Chic. This is a pearly oyster colour - not silver. It swings both warm and cool-toned. It runs a little smaller because of the the VERY cosy sherpa lining. The zipper zips up high so you don't need a scarf. Handy double zipper too. NOT DOWN to Save The Duck. Warm and insulating nonetheless. Streamlined despite the sherpa lining. Very popular with my clients. Works on Team Tall too.
- SAVE THE DUCK Mei Faux Fur Collar Puffer Jacket: Italian Chic. The best hoodless puffer at the NAS and NOT DOWN to Save The Duck. Warm and insulating nonetheless. The faux fur collar looks VERY glam when it's zipped up. The tiny side slits are a great visual detail. Slightly A-line, and comes in burgundy. Works on petites and talls. Very popular with my clients. Handy double zipper too.
- Theory Admiral Crepe Vest: '90s Gilet Fabness, and very lightweight. Easy to layer over tops and under coats or jackets. Looks great worn open too. Has matching cropped pants. I am thinking about keeping the set. It's not my red, but gorgeous when I wear it with bright pink.
- Nordstrom Two-Button Longline Vest: The drama of this gilet is divine. I had clients ranging from 5ft 2 to 5ft 10 in the look and they all rocked it their way. Great over sleeved dresses and flably on-trend over wider pants and jeans. Comes in black.
- Blanc Noir Breakthrough Vest: Futuristic Sporty Vest Fabness. Check out the party at the back. Runs small and comes in a very soft gold. Size up.
- Halogen Check Bustier Vest: '70s Fabness worn as is or over a blouse or turtleneck. It's great worn under the matching blazer too. The buttons are positioned close together to prevent gaping, but do the sit-down test anyway.
- Halogen Check One-Button Blazer: This was part of a five-piece set that is a great fit, on petites especially. Tailored in a more fluid way. It has a great '70s vibe when worn with the matching vests underneath (of which there are two styles). Good price.
- Theory Fairfield Stripe Riding Blazer: If you're after a stretchy and soft classic blazer that looks VERY polished and sharp - try this. It has matching narrow cropped pants to create a suit. Might need to size up.
- Thread & Supply Crop Corduroy Vest: Architectural Vest Fabness for $25. Well made, cosy, and a great layering piece. The waist toggles give it a nice shape. Comes in grey and mustard.
You can see the descriptions alongside the items on the collection page.
Coats
COLLECTION:
- Sam Edelman Long Twill Coat: Gorgeous wool blend coat that does not itch. The pink is not as bright in person but still a fun bubblegum pink. The buttons are a fab matching pink tortoiseshell. The side entry pockets are greatly appreciated. Fab drape and looks playfully sharp. Excellent versatile knee-length. I have the coat and am thinking about keeping it. I'm figuring out whether the quality is sufficiently robust for my doggie walking lifestyle.
- Lauren Ralph Lauren Quilted Coat: A repeat style that works every time if you're after a versatile, dark and dramatic "throw on with everything" topper with an iconic equestrian vibe. Excellent versatile length. Well made. Comes in navy.
- Soia & Kyo Water Resistant 700 Fill Power Down Puffer Coat: I have this navy puffer from many, many NAS's ago and it's a BEAUTY. Impeccable quality. It's very warm and great for snow and below freezing temperatures. It has a brilliant shapely fit, and the BEST shawl collar and hood. It does not pack easily though. Might need to size up. Comes in black.
- BCBGeneration Longline Coat: I passed on this coat because it was a little scratchy, and the fit and collar overwhelmed my narrow shoulders. But it was STUNNING on my tall clients who could fill out the silhouette (especially on the shoulders and bust). Comes in cream and pink. Playful and fab.
- Bernardo Tailored Wool Blend Coat: I have this coat in navy from last year's NAS, and it was a favourite of the season. It's longer on me than on the model and fably dramatic. It drapes beautifully in a fluid way, and looks clean and sharp. Elongating. I wear it with almost everything! Comes in charcoal and Taupe this year. Elegant.
You can see the descriptions alongside the items on the collection page.
