Looking for Something to Keep You Warm in Winter? Make It Quilt!

We all need something or someone to keep us warm, especially now that the cold months are here. And because finding a coat offers far less drama than the latter, here is one of our favorite jacket trends this season - quilt! Now, if you've never had a quilt jacket before, we can understand why; nobody wants to look like the Michelin man this fall!

We assure you that our favorites from Shopbop are nothing but! The secret to finding the perfect quilted jacket is the fit. Stay away from puffy styles, and look for something made with down feathers, which offer light but sufficient insulation. Next, make sure it is tailored to give you a nice feminine silhouette - not the silhouette of a Christmas tree. Some are meant to be oversized; look at how it fits you all the way around your body, and see if it's the right cut and size. Don't be afraid to go a size smaller or bigger!

We love quilted jackets because they give the usual "uniform" of jeans + t-shirt some color and oomph. They are lightweight compared with your wool coats and are easier to carry around with you all day.

Alice + Olivia Hooded Puffer Jacket, $698

MM6 Maison Martin Margiela Quilted Poncho, $395

Rebecca Minkoff Nova Quilted Leather Jacket, $698

Thakoon Addition Quilted Leather Combo Coat, $1,190

Club Monaco Dean Quilted Leather Jacket, $1,100

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Get a Taste of La Vie Parisienne with IRO Jackets

Who hasn't wondered what it would be like to be young and fabulous in Paris?

A visit to Paris is definitely on my bucket list! And even though the movie Ratatouille is the closest thing that's gotten me near the City of Lights, I will make it my life's mission to see the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, the Palace of Versailles, and the Eiffel Tower for real. It's been hundreds of years, and still, the best artists flock to the city to thrive. Painters a century ago and great fashion houses of today call Paris their home.

One such fashion house is IRO, which has captured the life of a young Parisian woman in its latest collection of jackets. They sport different personalities - sporty, glam, tough, laidback - and yet all are equally chic in their own ways.

IRO jackets are quite popular among celebrities, including Rachel Bilson, Kate Hudson, and Lea Michele, just to name a few.

Most of these are on sale, so check them out.

IRO Mulen Ribbed Combo Jacket, $796

IRO Han Leather Jacket, $1,260

IRO Paul Baseball Jacket, $402.50

IRO Longina Sequin Moto Jacket, $477.50

IRO Fiona Jacket, $154.80

Which one is your favorite?

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