The open front linen coat I bought from jkfad.com
Of late, I’ve considered long coat as a staple item in any hijaber’s wardrobe. It’s an item that has been discussed and frequently asked, especially for hijabers. Some issues raised regarding this piece is of course what kind of style, how and where to sport this fashion item. From what I see, hijabers in Indonesia are still not used to wearing long coat as a part of their everyday outfit. The most common reason is because it doesn’t suit our tropical climate. So even when the weather turns windy and rainy all day, like our current weather nowadays, we hesitate to put on a long coat.
But you shouldn’t. Long coat is fashionably friendly for us. With the long sleeve and longer hem, you can wear it buttoned up or just let it open loosely. The structured shape gives a tough yet trendy look. And with a longer hem, well that’s a savior for us to cover hip area and allow us to wear our favorite lean pants. They’re not suitable for Indonesian climate? Well think again. Outerwear is an item we always look for, so say cheers to this windy and rainy season, since this coat will save us from getting cold! (Oh how I wish this cold, rainy weather lasts longer :D)
What kind of long coat would be suitable for our climate?
Opt for a lightweight coat, from linen or cotton. This type of coat is my recent love and on heavy rotation. I’ve worn it here and here.
On the other side, since this is not the type of item we usually buy, we can’t easily find it in stores. Well, except for those high end and high street brands, where we can always find fine coat of a surely high priced and not to mention they’re made for winter outfit, surely the material wouldn’t be suitable for our climate.
For those of you who are looking for some decent coat with a reasonable price, these might be your choice.
