Article: Fall's best coats: outerwear needs to be practical, of course, but that doesn't mean it can't be spectacular, and this season, we're positively spoiled for choice.(How to Wear it Guide)

This fall, there is no excuse not to make a grand entrance--and exit. Shrug on a sumptuous furtrimmed coat by Versace or Dior's emerald ostrich number and rest assured you'll leave spectators swooning in your wake. The new batch of coats has elevated the cold-weather essential from beyond basics to major fashion-statement material.

"The coat you buy for the season should be absolutely drop-dead gorgeous," says Chicago boutique owner Ikram Goldman. Coats have become a key element in the style-conscious woman's wardrobe, and we've come a long way from having just one all-purpose black or camel cashmere piece. You can never go wrong with a classic, but why not amp ...

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