the rare instance when need & want come together.

winter coat = patent leather belted trench

$995 at dana buchman
gorgeous but too expensive


calvin klein $188 at nordstrom's
looks kind of cheesy


$229 at bebe
not belted but the double-breasted makes up for it (unless i put it on & it's too boxy & i look like i'm wearing a trash bag). they have it in black, but i am digging this plum