Cloak of Color

Cloak of Color

The most important winter wardrobe staple needn’t be dull. Sure, coats in black, gray and navy blue offer versatility, but a striking bold coat can have just as much staying power. Whether it’s sunset-hued marigold or playfully regal purple, a bright coat can breathe new life into those neutral closet workhorses, even transforming your favorite LBD – like this Theory number with a leather bodice – from somber to statement-making. So embrace the color. You’ll be sure to stand out against winter’s monochromatic palette. 

The most important winter wardrobe staple needn’t be dull.
Sure, coats in black, gray and navy blue offer versatility, but a striking bold
coat can have just as much staying power. Whether it’s sunset-hued marigold or
playfully regal purple, a bright coat can breathe new life into those neutral
closet workhorses, even transforming your favorite LBD – like this Theory number
with a leather bodice – from somber to statement-making. So embrace the color.
You’ll be sure to stand out against winter’s monochromatic palette. 

Claire Hanan worked at the magazine as an editor from 2012-2017. She edited the Culture section and wrote stories about all sorts of topics, including the arts, fashion, politics and more. In 2016, she was a finalist for best profile writing at the City and Regional Magazine Awards for her story "In A Flash." In 2014, she won the the Milwaukee Press gold award for best public service story for editing "Handle With Care," a service package about aging in Milwaukee. Before all this, she attended the University of Missouri's School of Journalism and New York University's Summer Publishing Institute.