24 Secretly Affordable Winter Coats That Are So Chic Everyone Will Think They're Designer

Women wearing winter outfits with chic and cheap coats.

Confession: I'm in denial that the days are getting shorter, the nights are longer, and the temperatures are dropping. Yes, that means it's time to start dressing for winter weather. As much as I love living in New York City, there's always a point when I struggle to whip up a cute winter outfit. It's partly because I hate pulling sweaters, coats, and boots out of storage, but there's an even harsher reality. Building a winter capsule takes time, and finding an affordable winter coat takes even longer. Honestly, keeping up with ever-changing trends is already as time-consuming as a part-time job. But if you add a spending limit to your winter wardrobe? Well, it can feel nearly impossible to find a winter coat that won't cost you a fortune.

In those moments, it's only natural to wish that a fairy godmother would appear with a perfect jacket in tow. Luckily, I've got my own magic tricks. No, I can't grant wishes, but I have a job that gives me ample time to sift through retailers in search of the best winter outerwear. After extensive digging, I've found a curation of the 24 best affordable winter coats—all under $350. Not only will they prevent you from catching a chill and spending all your hard-earned coins, but each find is also a reflection of the biggest coat trends of the moment. You'll look hot and stay warm all winter long.

A woman wearing a long brown coat with an attached long scarf styled with gold earrings, a black bucket bag, a black skirt, black tights, and black kitten heel pumps.

(Image credit: @sobalera)

A woman wearing a black headband, black sunglasses, and a black funnel neck coat with gray knit pants and black riding boots.

(Image credit: @_livmadeline)

A woman wearing a long camel coat with brown trousers and an off-white handbag.

(Image credit: @daniellejinadu)

A woman wearing a cropped wool jacket with black trousers and black loafers with white socks.

(Image credit: @lovisabarkman)

A woman wearing wearing a long green coat with a black handbag and black riding boots.

(Image credit: @fashionwithjazz)

A woman wearing black sunglasses, gold earrings, a leopard print fur coat, a black cardigan, black trousers, black leather gloves, and a black Frame bag.

(Image credit: @ingridedvinsen)
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
Editor

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Who What Wear) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked on Who What Wear's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.