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So this is my article for the school newspaper. I was asked to be the fashion reporter, surprise surprise.

Anyways, hope you enjoy it! I'll try to do more outfit posts as soon as I get a new camera (keep your fingers crossed for my birthday!).

What to Wear: A Basic Guide to Winter Coats

Everyone knows it’s coming; the leaves are changing color; the air has a distinct chill. With the fast approaching winter, it’s that special time. Yes, it is time for a wardrobe update. That does not mean wearing Uggs with your short-shorts, but putting on a substantial coat. So without any mother-approved smothering fashion catastrophes, here is your guide to purchasing the best jacket for your body.

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The Peacoat: This jacket is normally made of thick wool and double-breasted. Recently there has been an influx of new colors and shoulders for the peacoat, giving it a more modern edge, but it is a traditional coat with a preppy feel. It is perfect for girls who are slightly thicker in the middle; the belt around the waist makes your middle look tiny. The Peacoat is also very flattering for petite girls. The jacket ends at the hips, making the legs look longer compared to your torso.

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The Puffer: Everyone has been wearing this jacket since fifth grade, but thanks to Juicy Couture and Tommy Hilfiger, the coat has gotten a major upgrade. New colors like graphite (a non-ostentatious silver) and wheat (pale gold) are more flattering and match almost every outfit and complexion. The actual amount of quilting has been decreased in the jackets as well, so the fit is more streamlined. Athletic girls should pick up a Puffer, for even though it doesn’t necessarily accentuate any particular body part of a sporty girl, they are the only ones who can pull them off. The Puffer jacket fits to their frame, not adding girth or distracting from the curves that they have.

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(Aaaaah!!! The new puffer from Juicy is this sick faux-fur piece)

The Trench: Though the Trench is not a typical winter jacket, don’t tell that to Ralph Lauren. His new winter trench coat is made of a black nylon, common to outerwear, but foreign to the typically khaki trench. It is a very trendy jacket that can unfortunately only be worn by girls 5’8 or taller. The hem ends at about mid-calf, which elongates the legs of girls who already have them up to their knees and cuts off the proportions of a more vertically challenged girl. Preferably, you should have the stature of a model to pull of this coat.

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