When I laughed at how big her shearling coat was, I had a friend in middle school pass on sage words of advice from her mother, “Get a shearling coat that will still fit you when you’re up to 6 months pregnant.” Strange, yes. But this, my friends, is investment shopping at it’s best and it has taken me YEARS to find the perfect shearling. From high-street to high end, Topshop to Coach. For the past 15 years I’ve been on a mission to find my perfect shearling. And I finally did: a Prada double-breasted style that doesn’t swallow my tiny frame. Six months preggers? I’m not sure about, but it definitely has a little give. There are some fun styles this seasons. Here’s my shearling below and shop my favorite shearling picks of the season.

coat, PRADA | dress, ORGANIC BY JOHN PATRICK | boots, ZARA 

one. COACH, $1,395 | two. KARL DONOGHUE, $1,342 | three. M.I.H. JEANS, $1,396 | four. BURBERRY, $3,295 | five. BALMAIN, $1,885 | six. FRENCH CONNECTION, $295 | seven. ELIZABETH & JAMES, $313