For those in need of a demonstration, behold the dos and don'ts of donning winter's most cozy jacket.

Exhibit A: Short Coats

I'm not sure what was going through the minds of the designers when they created this LaRok Puff Breaker jacket ($268), but it reminds me of Missy Elliot's Supa Dupa Fly getup - you know, the black Hefty bag?

A better (read: warmer, more sophisticated, more stylish) option is the...