FashionThe perfect winter outfit with a camel coat: instructions to wear it at all ages according to celebrities, royalty and the best street style looks.

By Selene Oliva

Surely you also have or are looking for a camel coat. If we talk about trends and their impact over the generations, there is a fact to keep in mind: the basic pieces will always be a must, since they are capable of surpassing any style, partly because they do not adapt to what we see on the networks. . There are many who take it and leave it, but there are always stars who never leave this coat, building their own style on this essential pillar of fashion.

The history of the camel coat has its roots in 18th century clothing: its ancestor was the tailcoat (the structured and elongated coat, with embroidery that we find in French portraits of the time). From there the garment evolved to what we can get today in any store.

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Subsequently, it was adapted to the quintessential English costume: the riding jacket, now known as a frock coat, cleansed of excessive details and used by the British aristocracy. The 20th century was one of experimentation in terms of coats: with single or double-breasted buttons, regular or round sleeves, in woolen or velvet cloth.

However, we have Anna Maria Beretta to thank when, in 1981, she presented a model that could adapt to all women, regardless of age, thanks to the impeccable cut: we are talking about the iconic Max Mara long camel coat the calf. Immediately, it became a cult piece.

Their charm is widely known, but only recently have younger generations picked up on it, ditching the voluminous puffer coats and all-black coats.

It is a trend seen on the catwalk, relaunched mainly by Max Mara, but in particular I think it returns due to its great versatility: the camel color adapts to everyone, unlike black that can darken a look for complete.

That is why it is the best ally in winter style.

The best combinations with a camel coat

Let's start with the royal family: in England both Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Middleton could not resist. Both always wear this garment with some Scottish accessory: her Majesty, for example, with a Burberry scarf, the Duchess with a long-fringed checked scarf. Instead, the most chic interpretation is by Beatrice Borromeo: a camel coat with a black velvet collar and cuffs, closed by two jewel buttons.

Instead, Meghan Markle has shown that this garment is not only a royal style, in fact, it is also suitable for a business woman: her attention to detail when it comes to color combinations makes the camel color a perfect match with black, caramel brown and bottle green.

In the world of celebrities, Jennifer Lopez certainly stands out: Her most recent camel coat outfit was signed by Michael Kors Collection. It was a coat model combined with a tone-on-tone skirt and a pair of high-top black boots.

It's also worth noting that she loves a more casual version of this fur-textured coat and almost always wears it with leather leggings, or in a more daring version with an asymmetrical tartan dress.

Finally, we leave you with the casual chic looks seen in street style fashion: here the classic camel coat with boots, hand-knitted wool hats or with sneakers. It's all about a multi-layered, warm-toned play.

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Fashion ideas that are sure to find fans among the younger generations.

Story originally published in Vogue IT, vogue.it.