26 Spring-Ready Coats You'll Find on Our Wish Lists Right Now
As fashion editors, it's our job to advise you on the best items you should add to your wardrobe. Usually our own preferences don't come into play—we endeavour to be unbiased in everything we do and write about. Fortunately for us, however, sometimes our personal passions overlap with precisely what you're shopping, and we can let ourselves run wild. And that's exactly what we've done here, with our dream spring coat edit. We're Brits after all, so have a soft spot for them.
We're often asked about which coat styles are best for transitioning into spring. Needless to say, any purchase you make now should be something you'll wear for months, not weeks. And since we're going to be relying on our outerwear to keep us from freezing for the foreseeable future, there are a few trends to look for that will serve you well through spring.
Firstly, you might want to consider a brighter hue, as this will instantly make your coat choice feel more spring-like. Secondly, you should look for different fabrics. While wool will still serve you well, springtime outerwear can be a tad more experimental (think suede, PU or faux fur). And thirdly, while midi hemlines will always have an air of chicness, cropped coats will look (and feel) less heavy.
Now, we could go on, but let's let some gorgeous coats do the talking. Keep scrolling to see our wish list of the best spring coats 2020 has to offer.
SHOP OUR FAVOURITE SPRING COATS
Contrasting panels are a microtrend that makes all the sartorial difference.
Topshop's sellout vinyl coat has been reissued in a spring-ready cropped length.
This oversized coat will layer over even your thickest knitwear.
The puffer coat just got even more stylish.
Throw it on over your favourite denim and finish with white boots.
Alexa's second Barbour collection certainly hasn't disappointed us.
A yellow leather coat might sound difficult to style, but it looks so chic with everything—from denim to dresses.
This deconstructed trench coat is the perfect addition to your spring wardrobe.
Next: Trust Me, I'm an Editor—Here Are 20 Things I Want to Buy Before Spring Arrives
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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