Emma Hooded Toggle Coat, $89.50, Delia's; Wool Pea Coat, $36.50, Wet Seal; Double Breasted Peacoat, $75.60, Alloy; Sasha Funnel Coat, $89.50, Delia's; Hooded Wool Peacot, $76.50, Alloy; Amelie Coat, $88, Francesca's; B.B. Dakota Manhattan Red Coat, $67, LULU'S Fashion Lounge

Everyone needs a coat in a bright, vivid color other than black, brown, and/or navy. In most industry circles, it's a fashion felony to not have at least a red coat! Personally, it took me years of courage and gumtion to work up the nerve to buy and wear a red coat without the fear of someone screaming "Kool-Aid" out! All that is behind me, but the desire for more candy colors in my coat closet is growing as should your desire! I'm itching for green one, myself!

Like most brightly colored accessories and clothing, they turn a simple ensemble into an eye-catching and chic outfit.  A rule to follow when shopping for a bright color coat is to stick with minimal details and clean lines, which makes a wool peacoat the perfect stepping stone to testing out the color coated water.

Stay Stylish!