Style Finds: Coat Check

It’s officially March, which means warm weather and spring fashion is (finally) on the way. A lightweight topper is a true seasonal wardrobe essential – especially in Chicago, where we see plenty of chilly mornings and breezy nights.

I’ve received a number of e-mails lately about which jackets to buy this spring, so I thought I’d dedicate this week’s Style Finds series to three of my favorite trends:

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While these Burberry jackets will always been a cult favorite, opt for an update on this
fall classic and invest in one with shortened hems and a belted waist.

h&m blazer, nasty gal blazer, elizabeth and james blazer, Sharpen up a pair of shorts or skinnies with a refined blazer.

A lightweight anorak is the perfect segue from spring to summer.

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Shop the looks {each clockwise, from left}

Lightweight trenches: Boden spring trench, Burberry Brit trench, Vince Camuto side-zip trench, Steve Madden coat, Burberry Brit double-breasted short coat, Miss Selfridge frill-front coat, Old Navy tab-sleeve trench coat

Colorful blazers: H&M blazer, Mango jacket, Elizabeth & James draped jacket, By Malene Birger mint blazer, H&M blazer, Ark & Co cropped mustard blazer

The anorak: Vince Camuto chambray anorak, Daughters of the Liberation Ripstop anorak, Michael Kors hooded cotton jacket, Calvin Klein short anorak, Denham hobo jacket, Millerain fitted anorak,

(More) Off-the-Set Style: Leighton Meester

Only one more week until we return to the Upper East Side!
In the meantime, let’s lust over more of Leighton Meester’s off the set style.

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On Leighton: J Brand skinnies and Prada combat boots
Her look for less: Aminaka Wilmont sweater (left), Uniqlo sweater (right), Calvin Klein jeans,
Very Volatile ankle boots, Forever 21 fedora

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On Leighton: Lace-up Givenchy boots, Proenza Schouler PS1 bag, Derek Lam sunglasses
Leighton’s look for less: Topshop tunic, Rag & Bone sweater, Office boots, Miss Selfrdige satchel, ASOS sunglasses

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Get Leighton’s look: [left] Stella McCartney blouse, Rick Owens skirt, Steve Madden pumps
[right] Equipment blouse, Style by Marina skirt, DKNY pumps

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On Leighton: Jimmy Choo for Hunter boots, J. Brand jeans, Jimmy Choo bag, Autumn Cashmere sweater
Get Leighton’s look: Modekungen sweater, Joe’s Jeans, Hunter boots, Marc Jacobs bag