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Spring Coats Over 50: Now That's a Print!

[Original image unavailable: Banana Republic Gingham Trench - Preppy navy] Editor's Note: Before I start this post, I just want to congratulate Deborah S. Deborah's name was randomly selected as the winner of the recent

From the Flattering50 archive. Originally published 2014-04-11. Products, prices, offers, and activities described here are historical.

[Original image unavailable: Banana Republic Gingham Trench - Preppy navy]

Editor's Note: Before I start this post, I just want to congratulate Deborah S. Deborah's name was randomly selected as the winner of the recent Flattering50 Sweater Giveaway. She has won a cardigan by designer Ronen Chen. Meanwhile, there is still time to enter the Flattering50 Topaz Necklace Giveaway. For details, click HERE.

In my last post, I modeled my bright-colored spring coats and shared some online shopping sources. This spring, I'm also mad about rain coats with prints. Talk about energizing! A printed spring coat is a great way to shake off old man winter once and for all. Also, prints hide all those little lumps and bumps, making them a flattering choice for women over 50. If a printed spring coat appeals to you, I don't think you'll have any trouble finding one--they're everywhere! There are raincoats with geometric prints like the Banana Republic Gingham Trench - Preppy navy (above) as well as fun, floral print and animal print coats. This post features one or two of each.


UPBEAT PRINTS
I will be absolutely shocked if my next spring coat doesn't have a print. Here's a very upbeat floral coat from Land's End. It's available in Regular as well as Petite, Tall and Plus.



[Original image unavailable: Women's Regular Pattern Coastal Rain Coat - Sandy Pink Floral, M]
Women's Regular Pattern Coastal Rain Coat - Sandy Pink Floral, M




[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Double-Breasted Classic Trench Coat]

Jones New York Double-Breasted Classic Trench Coat




[Original image unavailable: Ann Taylor Zebra Jacquard Topper, Dark Sky - Medium]

Ann Taylor Zebra Jacquard Topper, Dark Sky - Medium





[Original image unavailable]

Kenneth Cole New York Dot Print Asymmetric Trench Coat





Penfield Print Weatherproof Mountain Parka

Penfield Print Weatherproof Mountain Parka









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