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!: Guide to Women's Leather Coats

Few things can top women's leather coats for an option for keeping warm during the winter months. And let's face it, every lady needs a cold-weather coat. If you find yourself in the market for one, you might think that you'll need to pick between one that does its job well and one that looks good.

This is no longer as true as it once was, however. Today there are many great women's leather coats that both look good and keep you nice and toasty, even in the bitter cold of February. Function and fashion are both available, if you know where to look and what to look for.

For the cold-natured woman, the best option in a coat is one with buttons that go up all the way to the neck. After all, this is a vulnerable area, one which releases a lot of body heat. Coats that button all the way up keep this from happening. Remember that leather coats are available in both single breasted and double vested versions. But by their very nature, double vested coats rarely button up all the way to the neck. So these are fine if you live in an area where the winters are milder, but a single breasted coat might be better for those where the winters are harsh.

And by the way, leather coats don't have to be only for winter. In fact, more and more lightweight leather coats and jackets are showing up, which can be used for other seasons. For instance, if you need something to keep the rain off of you in April or September, a lighter-weight leather coat might be just the way to look good, all while still being protected from the elements.

You can find women's leather coats at some locations. The most safe bet option is to shop at the local shopping mall or at the local leather boutique. Increasingly, though, women are shopping online for specialty items like these. That's because at online retailers, it's easier to find your coat in varied colors, sizes (everything from itsybitsy to plus sizes), styles, and materials.

Yes, there is variety in materials. Not all leather is the same. You can get your coat in whatever from cowhide to goat skin to calf skin to suede and even ostrich skin. Some other style options comprise zipper or buttons; long coats or shorter ones; trench coats, reversible double-faced jackets, with lining, without lining, open or done collars, and many other possibilities.

Want to add an extra touch of flair--a touch of "you" to your leather coat? That's potential too, thanks to embossing! Many buyers now ask that their coat be embossed with a pattern such as snakeskin, alligator or crocodile.

Women's leather coats are a spectacular, way of finding stylish while also staying protected from mother Nature. Just make sure that you decree in your mind what you want your coat to do, what special options you'd like, and how much money you can spend. And by all means, check out the deals online before heading out to the local mall.