24 Secretly Affordable Winter Coats That Are So Chic Everyone Will Think They're Designer
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.
Consider this your sign that you still have enough time to buy a coat with a built-in scarf.
Aritzia always comes through with fabulous yet functional outerwear.
This jacket is a wardrobe workhorse because it can be styled with just about anything.
Everything about this coat is perfect—from the elegant navy to the oversize silhouette to the maxi-length hemline.
I can't promise winter won't be dark and gray, but this coat can make it feel less depressing.
Now that you've found the perfect coat, you can head off to the English countryside.
I'd like to snuggle up by a fire in this coat, please and thank you.
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.
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