Taken by storm: from a faux-fur wrap to a ground-grazing duster, this season's most coveted coats come in all shapes, drenched in dazzling details

Shape, Nov, 2004 by Christophe Jouany

On the Rocks

Rework your wardrobe by adding faux fur or a patchwork print. Escada long brown tweed patchwork coat, $2,400. DKNY beige mesh nylon dress with silk lining, $595. R.J. Graziano brass-plated dangle earrings with Austrian crystals, $95. Sweet Pea 18-karat-gold grape-cluster necklace with smoky quartz, rose quartz and coral, $950. Cynthia Rowley cream leather round-toe shoe, $200. Opposite: Emporio Armani pink, gray and black wool woven knee-length coat with stand-away collar, $1,828. Lara Bohinc 107 sterling-silver five-bead ring, $260. On previous spread: Rebecca Taylor charcoal flannel swing coat with faux-fur trim, $550. Shawn Ray Fons gold moire-velvet dress, $1,245. Michelle Pressler Jewelry "Marquis Cluster" sterling-silver chain-link necklace with faceted spessartite garnet teardrops, $130. Beads of Paradise metallic elastic braided cord, $2 per yard (worn throughout).

Beauty note As the weather changes, keep skin radiant with Neutrogena Healthy Skin Visibly Even Foaming Cleanser, $8. Packed with skin-brightening vitamin C and soy, this gentle exfoliating cleanser works well for all skin types.

Stand Your Ground

Frayed edges and sparkle add a sense of surprise to fall's cool-weather fabrics. Fake London beige short faux-mink jacket, $600. Ulla Johnson beige printed silk charmeuse dress, $365. Lara Bohinc 107 sterling-silver chandelier earrings, $350, and five-bead ring, $260. Opposite: DKNY white long cotton jacquard ruffle coat, $425. Cynthia Rowley tan and blue halter dress with sequin detail, $460. Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel silvertone five-petal filigree, aventurine and pearl earrings, $220. Giorgio Armani purple satin pump with bow-back detail, $395.

Beauty note Take your locks from flat to full with Pantene Pro-V In Control Shaping Mousse, $4. The light, nonsticky formula works for any style--and won't weigh hair down.

Stormy Weather

Add plush-velvet detailing to textured tweed for a chic look that keeps the draft out and the drama in. MaxMara wool dogtooth rose and cream blazer with ribbon belt, $1,395. Plein Sud beige georgette sleeveless top with beading detail, $1,175. Plein Sud Jeans beige jersey double-layer skirt, $290. Michelle Pressler Jewelry "Marquis Dangle" sterling silver links with faceted garnet dangle earrings, $204. Opposite: Marc Jacobs pink metallic-tweed four-pocket coat with velvet trim, $2,900; beige silk-net deep-V-neck blouse with burqundy velvet and lace detail, $1,800; and pink metallic-tweed skirt, $985. Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel semiprecious bead necklace with tassel tie-back, $450. Emporio Armani purple suede pump, $488.

Beauty note Create a dramatic eye with Elizabeth Arden Smoky Eyes Powder Pencil in Smolder, $15. The smudger tip on this perfect iridescent charcoal-gray soft pencil makes for foolproot application. See Buyer's Guide, page 216, for retail information.

Photography by Christophe Jouany