You’ve heard of the LBD, but we want to talk about the beautifully classic TLBC…
TLBC – The Long Black Coat – has achieved staple status and is far from boring. A prominent feature this season is the exaggerated shoulder silhouettes (at Givenchy, Dolce & Gabbana and Victoria Beckham), and cape details as seen at Michael Kors, Chanel, Courrèges and Stella McCartney who favoured more tailored versions. As an alternative, try a black leather version or a black trench in gabardine or silk. Wear with high-shine knee boots or flat shoes and a supersize scarf.
Black contrast-stitching double-breasted coat, ALYSI, €681; www.farfetch.com.
Black Half Moon leather shoulder bag, €1,510, The Row, www.net-a-porter.com.
Black leather gloves, €27, at Marks & Spencer.
Black Ashbourne felt wool hat, €95, at Reiss, 1 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
Black redingote collarless belted wool coat, Max Mara Studio, €1,010; www.brownthomas.com.
Black monogram wool-blend scarf, Toteme, €350, at Brown Thomas.
Black silk trench coat, Victoria Beckham, €1,490, at Brown Thomas.
Black Kari high-shine leather riding boots, €600; www.aninebing.com.
Black patent leather flat shoes, €99.95, at Massimo Dutti, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16.
Black wool coat, H&M Studio, €299, at H&M.
Black leather trench coat, €650, at COS, 6-8 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2.
