It’s hard to find sartorial inspiration when your mood matches winter’s pervading bleakness. But in a sea of black coats, things get old pretty fast.
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For guidance, we turned to the stars for genius ways to stand out without resorting to black.
Lupita Nyong’o used her plum topper to inject a lush layer of color, unexpectedly combining it with a touch of saffron yellow and pretty pastels for a fresh color-blocked combo. From oversize robe coats to eveningwear pastels to cozy shearling toppers, take a look at all the nine star-approved ways to stand out from the crowd all winter long.PHOTOS: 9 Celeb-Inspired Outfit-Making Coats to Wear All Season Long