How to Make Last Year's Winter Coat Feel Brand New Again By Alexandra DeRosa Updated on October 10, 2015 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy It's almost time to reach into the back of your closet to grab your winter coat. But what happens if the jacket you couldn't wait to wear last year just isn't as exciting this time around? Instead of hitting the stores and dropping cash on a brand new topper, here are a few ideas on how to make last year's style feel brand new again. Add a Decorative Trim courtesy A decorative trim placed along the edge of the collar or lapels will instantly breathe new life into your coat. Shop It (from top): 5/8" zig zag bugle bead trim, $15/yard; mjtrim.com. Floral beaded trim, $8/yard; mjtrim.com. 1" gunmetal beaded rhinestone trim, $35/yard; moodfabrics.com. Incorporate a New Belt Even if your coat didn't come with a belt, you can always add one. For a chunkier coat, opt for a thicker accessory, like the Stella McCartney style below. Courtesy Shop It (from top): B-Low the Belt, $98; nordstrom.com. BOSS, $245; hugoboss.com. Stella McCartney, $475; net-a-porter.com. Pin On a Brooch Brooches are having a moment this fall, thanks to the Prada runway. Pin one (or two!) on the lapel of your coat. Courtesy Shop it: Oscar de la Renta flower brooch, $450; oscardelarenta.com. Mood Fabrics safetey pin, $6; moodfabrics.com. BaubleBar brooch set, $42; baublebar.com. Replace the Buttons Swap out your coat's standard buttons for more statement-making adornments. Courtesy Shop it (from left): Mood Fabrics black beaded button, $8 each; moodfabrics.com. Mood Fabrics rhinestone button, $2 each; moodfabrics.com. MJ Trim velvet button, $3.25 each; mjtrim.com. Attach a Fur Collar A fur collar will instantly add a dose of old Hollywood glamour to your topper. Shop it (from top): MaxMara Weekend, $254; harrods.com. Topshop, $60; topshop.com. Reiss, $170; reiss.com. RELATED VIDEO: How to Cut Jeans Into Shorts We Rank 9 of Fashion's Mini-Trends by Difficulty Shop the coat pictured at top: Reiss, $620; reiss.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit