Coats for the Long Season Ahead

Coats for the Long Season Ahead

A good coat decides the rest of the outfit for months. The shapes now range from long and tailored to cropped and cozy, in classic and unexpected fabrics. This edit is a collection of the designer coats worth investing in.

The piece that does the most work

A coat is the first thing people see and the last thing you take off. It is worth choosing carefully, because it will be in almost every outfit.

More coats and trenches

Long tailored coats are the classic choice and always look polished. A good layer is what turns a simple outfit into a complete one.

Still more coats and trenches

Shorter coats feel fresher and are easier to wear with trousers. These are the pieces that sit on top of everything else.

Even more coats and trenches

Texture, from wool to shearling, is the main way to add interest. The outer layer is the first thing people see.

Yet more coats and trenches

Color is where a neutral coat can be made personal. A good layer is what turns a simple outfit into a complete one.

The last of the coats and trenches

Long tailored coats are the classic choice and always look polished. These are the pieces that sit on top of everything else.

Jackets

Shorter coats feel fresher and are easier to wear with trousers. The outer layer is the first thing people see.

More jackets

Texture, from wool to shearling, is the main way to add interest. A good layer is what turns a simple outfit into a complete one.

Blazers

Color is where a neutral coat can be made personal. These are the pieces that sit on top of everything else.

Knitwear

Long tailored coats are the classic choice and always look polished. Knits bring the cold-weather texture that the season needs.

Vests

Shorter coats feel fresher and are easier to wear with trousers. The outer layer is the first thing people see.

More from the edit

Texture, from wool to shearling, is the main way to add interest. A few more pieces from the edit that did not fit the other groups.

Also in the edit

Color is where a neutral coat can be made personal. The rest of the edit, mixed together.

Choosing one that lasts

Try it on over a thick sweater to check the fit. A good coat leaves room for layers. If you want to keep browsing, I also put together Car Coats and Coats Worth Keeping For Years.