“COMET BRANCHELIER" CHANDELIER, $3,750, WISH DESIGNS; 724/598-7793 DEANNAWISH.COM.

LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD

Coat Check

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS NOVEMBER

2009

1 3 9

BLACK OUT

A long black coat is a

classic, but this one’s

sophisticated pleating,

double buckles, white

contrast stitching, and

pretty bell sleeves make it

truly special. Black puffy

100

% down-filled coat,

Adrienne Vittadini, $

176

;

adriennevittadini.com.

“Agnes” boots, Marc

Fisher, $

189

; macys.com.

Glossy patent bag,

Chadwicks, $

60

;

chadwicks.com. Menswear

check tights, DKNY, $

20

;

at DKNY stores.

by KELLY L. PHILLIPS

photos KATHRYN GAMBLE

styling MARCUS HAY & JONI COHEN

hair & makeup STEPHANIA PARENT

Highly insulating, long-lasting and lightweight, a quality down coat

is a w orthy w inter investment. Unlike puffers of the past, these

i

chic toppers have an inflated sense of style— but not the bulk.