Same Coat, 2 Different lengths, 2 different looks

This fall/winter I got the same coat in 2 different lengths from H&M, mainly because I couldn't decide on which one I liked better haha. For todays post I thought I would show you 2 different outfits and how i styled them based on their length!  For the first look I am wearing the shorter blazer version which hits about the upper thigh. I like to wear this length of coat with shorts and tights because I find that the shorts ending around the same length as the coat makes your legs appear longer and I am all for anything that will give the illusion of hight (I stand at 5'5) I am wearing these dark grey shorts from Forever 21, paired with a white chiffon blouse which is also from Forever 21 . I've been really into ivy league fashion lately, especially from the 70's, so I added this argyle sweater vest from Brooks Brothers . I love the combination of the houndstooth plaid with the diamond print on the sweater vest, I think its a great way to mix prints without it being overwhelming. For a pop of colour I added a maroon cabby hat which you guys know I've been obsessed with this season ! I think its the perfect accessory!
For the second look I am wearing the longer version of this coat  which hits about the knees, I'm not much of a long coat person but this one was so cute I couldn't resist! I paired this with some black high waisted pants from garage , I find that long coats tend to make me look shorter so the high waisted pants help to elongate the legs. I wore a white chiffon blouse with white knit sweater from H&M which coincidentally has a similar diamond print on it like the first outfit (I just this noticed while writing this post) To add a pop of colour I grabbed this burnt orange scarf which is the same colour at the orange on the coat ! This scarf was actually knit by one of my great aunts (skillssss!) For some odd reason i've been wearing my hair in braids a lot lately I'm not really sure why... I just think its so cute and works perfectly with a beret! This particular one is no stranger to this site, you have seen this Coach one countless times! Due to a desire to fit in (LOL)  I wanted to try out the faux glasses trend, this has been around for a couple of years but I feel like lately everyone and their grandma is wearing them (ok maybe grandma has real glasses but you get my point) These ones are from WearMe Pro  they are the Blaine Round metal clear glasses in gold. They are the prettiest pair of clear glasses and go perfectly with this look ! If you want to see these looks on video make sure you check out the video below ! :)