Dope Ambition

A little like three blind mice…! Well, perhaps only syllabically. Pardon my inner English-nerd.

While winter weather in New York has been remarkably mild (just the climate change taking effect, no big deal), I still can’t abandon the idea of traipsing through the city in a beautiful winter coat. I actually don’t have one at the moment; my winter coat is more like a heavy fall jacket that dearly wants to be a winter coat. However, it lacks warmth and inner layers, and most importantly, it lacks stripes, something I’m obsessing over a bit at the moment.

With the mention of the word “stripes,” one might recall nautical-themed Yuppie ad campaigns, or Where’s Waldo lost in the world (word to Kanye West), or the Cat in the Hat. But this season, stripes are cooler, more tailored and anything but the default pattern for those afraid of taking risks.

Take for example, the Acne farrah-stripe coat. The rounded neckline is perfect for those of you who love peter pan collars, but the belt and the length are easily dressed up or down for those trying to optimize their wardrobe. (mucho expensive)

This Alice + Olivia one is fun, with a detachable faux fur collar for if you’re feeling a bit fahhhncy. (kind of still expensive)

This last one was a Polyvore find that is totally affordable…if you have a job and a little extra money to spend on things like striped coats.