Chic Coats Are My Kryptonite—I Completely Fell Apart After Discovering These 30
Given the size of my New York City apartment, not to mention its complete lack of closet space, I should not be allowed to own as many coats as I do. Yet, 50% of my home's capacity for stuff is made up of them, from trenches to wool dress coats to cropped styles made of shearling and leather. To the dismay of my boyfriend, the coats are taking over. But that's never stopped me from buying another when one comes along that's simply too irresistible to pass up. And with this year's selection already shaping up to be dangerously tempting, I doubt 2023 will be the year that it does.
The no-doubt most-wanted coat of the season is one that's long, tailored, and sleek, akin to the ones debuted by the likes of Khaite, Saint Laurent, and more brands in recent seasons. But once you've checked that box, there are still plenty of chic options to focus on next, from scarf coats (I finally caved and bought the Toteme one earlier this season) and leather trenches to shearling jackets and peacoats. Shop this year's most desirable coats, as chosen by a certified outerwear fanatic, below.
Starting off strong with this perfectly tailored maxi that can make any outfit look sleek and put together.
Gray coats are slept on too often. Just look how good this one is.
I simply had to cave and purchase this coat before the season starts and it sells out like it has every other fall and winter since it debuted.
If you've already checked off a black coat, try one of the other three colors this one comes in. For this price, it would be irresponsible not to.
Levi's doesn't just make stellar denim. The brand's outerwear is elite as well.
If you want to cover up your outfit, this is the perfect coat length for you.
Under $100 for this beauty? Who am I to deny that kind of deal?
I just think peacoats are the coolest. Everyone I see wearing one just emanates wealth.
It's basically two coats for the price of one, or the price of half of one, since this bad boy's currently 50% off.
If you're looking to invest in one coat this year, this navy robe coat is a great option.
This green trench will have strangers on the street asking, "Where'd you get your coat?" I promise.
Eliza Huber is a New York City–based fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and celebrity style. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 after almost four years on the fashion editorial team at Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a marketing degree from the University of Iowa. She has since launched two monthly columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled the likes of Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top trends from fashion month, season after season. Eliza now lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, running in Central Park, and scouring eBay for '90s Prada and '80s Yves Saint Laurent.
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