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Ladylike or androgynous, tailored or voluminous – whatever your style penchant, those fashionistas at my-wardrobe have got it covered. Be it bold, black, white, bright or timelessly neutral, this covetable collection of coats will see you through every occasion, come rain or shine. From ladylike classic princess coats and trenches, mannish pea coats, gilets, and Crombies to cool casual parkas it's time to grab your coat. Here are the top five best sellers from AW13 Coat department: TOP 5 BEST SELLERS Vanessa Bruno Prince Of Wales Check Wool Coat by Vanessa Bruno £635.00 Paul Smith Black Double Breasted White Boucle Coat by Paul Smith Black £520.00 Joseph Camel Dakota Leather Collar Wool Coat by Joseph £665.00 Neil Barrett Petite Masculine Short Pea Coat by Neil Barrett £800.00 McQ Alexander McQueen Mongolian Sheepskin Gilet by McQ Alexander McQueen £1,450.00 SHOP MY-WARDROBE COAT DEPARTMENT > Return Focus Fashion Shop

Marks & Spencer AW 2012 Collection has arrived. See the trends and style guide and shop the advertised outfits here: Shop the Trends Seasonal Shades Electric Blues Love Lingerie - Save £5 when you spend £30 or more on Lingerie . Use the code LINGERIE at checkout. Expiry Date: 28th Sept 2012 Menswear: Countryside Styling SHOP MARKS & SPENCER AW2012

We have been cheering our hearts out all summer long and now we can cheer some more with the release of the updated classic, the Bailey Button collection . The perfect fall boot complete with laser-etched wood buttons and finished in luxurious sheepskin. I know, the sun's out last but we can all look forward to wearing these gorgeous cosy boots in colder climes!  A fresh take on the timeless style of the Classic Short, the Bailey Button features wooden logo buttons with elastic-band closures and signature Twinface sheepskin that can be unbuttoned and cuffed to expose its cosy interior. The Bailey Button comes in a variety of colours highlighting a light-hearted approach to fall. Don’t forget that there’s free delivery on all orders !

Mannish style first burst onto the society scene in the 1920s, when liberated women finally flung away their corsets, unbridled their breasts, cropped their hair and embraced the flatter, straighter styles. An androgynous vogue, slicked backed hair and men’s tuxedo jackets and trousers were an alternative to girly flapper frocks. In the 1930s, the German born, American actress and singer Marlena Deitrich epitomised this look in an iconic scene in the film 'Morocco'. Fast forward to 1993 and the look is adopted by Mother of Reinvention, Madonna, for her burlesque-inspired, VMA performance of "Bye Bye Baby”. Another screen goddess who broke the mould was Hollywood actress, Katharine Hepburn whose style was defined by smart tailored pieces and those much copied high-waisted, wide-legged trousers. She in turn inspired film actress Dianne Keaton, who won an Oscar for her role in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall in 1977. Her cookie mannish style has endured and her most notable wardrob