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Partywear and coats: the perfect pairings

Power prints and double-breasted coats, leather jackets and mini dresses: some couples are made to be. These are our expert-approved tips on how to pick the right outerwear for your outfit.

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Elegant proportions

From dinner and drinks to a night at the theatre, a printed dress and a long coat makes for the ultimate celebration-season pairing. We love this vibrant midi design and smart double-breasted coat from Sandro. The clashing colours sit on opposite sides of the colour wheel, meaning they work in perfect harmony when worn together.

Top tip: Match the length of your coat to your dress for a look that’s considered and pulled together. Where you can’t, swing to the opposite end of the spectrum with a drastically different length. Think a cropped biker jacket with a midi skirt or a mini dress beneath a duster jacket.

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Contrasting styles

For occasion wear with a little more edge (think drinks with friends in the city rather than your office Christmas party), look for a shorter hemline and unexpected accessories. We love this mini dress from Maje for its ditsy print, especially when you wear it beneath the brand’s leather biker jacket. Just add a pair of black boots and a bright boxy clutch bag to complete the look.

Top tip: Styling is all about balance – pair something feminine, such as a frilly, mini dress, with a more masculine jacket for high-impact contrast.

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The perfect palette

Not one to be relegated to office wear only, tailoring has the power to add a little polish to the party season. And no matter the occasion, look no further than this pairing from BOSS. The animal print dress offers day-to-night elegance, while the fitted camel-hued coat adds an extra layer of style for when the winter winds draw in.

Top tip: There’s little more satisfying than a colour coordinated outfit – and if you can’t pair the colours perfectly, try to stick to one palette.

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