How To Choose Your Winter Coat Based on Your Personality Type

Stay stylish in this cold weather with one simple addition to every outfit - the statement coat. Fight the harsh wind and add a pop of color to your wardrobe to prepare yourself for spring showers and flowers. The Edge is here to help you pick the perfect color for your style.  

For the bold type: Racey Red

Be daring and express yourself with the ultimate power color. Wear this coat with black or blue jeans and combat boots to complete your girlboss look. Whether you’re walking to class or home to nap, this color will make you look powerful and strong.

Try: Express Fold-Over Collar Puffer Coat

For the Retro Style: Outrageous Orange

Do you find yourself repping a sailor hat and flare jeans two or more days out of the week? Then an orange and fur statement coat is the perfect item for you. The best part of this ‘fit is that you get to live out your ‘70s dream.   

Try: Pretty Little Thing Orange Shaggy Faux Fur Coat


For the Bright and Bubbly: Young-at-Heart Yellow

Face the cold with a positive attitude in the most cheery color, yellow. If you’re feeling fancy, add a beret and fun sunnies to tie together the look. On days where the sky is gloomy and grey, you can guarantee wearing the sunshine color will brighten you and your friends’ day.

Try: ASOS Mango Yellow Brush Brushed Car Coat

For the Edgy Girl: Glamorous Green

Embrace your attitude and add a little rock n’ roll to your winter look with a classic, deep emerald green coat. Pair the coat with your favorite pleather pants or jeans and layered necklaces to nail this style. A statement purse will also tie the entire look together for a night of dinner and drinks.

Try: Missguided Green Faux Fur Jacket

For the Fun and Flirty: Bold Blue

Charm your way through the chilly days by making a chic, blue statement. Wear with a pale pink purse and white pants to flirt your way through the cold (and those dreaded Friday classes).

Try: Nordstrom Rack Urban Republic Faux Fur Jacket

For the Relaxed and Chill Chick: Peaceful Purple   

Channel your inner good vibes goddess while making a fashionable statement in purple. Lavender is both a relaxing scent and a calming color. Black pants and large sunglasses will accentuate the jacket and make it the highlight of your ‘fit (and your day).

Try: Nordstrom Leith Fur-Fect Faux Fur Jacket

If you decide to try these looks, make sure to tag us @theedgemag and with the hashtag #ElonOOTD on Instagram to be featured. We can’t wait to see you strutting around campus in some killer colors!