Take Notes: 5 Outerwear Trends We Spotted on Milan's Street Style Stars

Another fashion week has come and gone, and the end of fashion month is slowly nearing. With the temperatures dropping week by week, showgoers in Milan brought out their best outerwear game while hopping from one runway to the next. Oversized leather jackets were paired effortlessly with even more leather, as were candy-colored coats and loud prints. Street style stars didn't let their staple outerwear stay basic either—creating chic outfits with their classic trenches and neutral wool pieces. With fall beginning and winter only a few months away, the street style stars gave their best looks to inspire how we'll be styling our coats, jackets, and blazers this season. 

Come chillier weather, you'll be taking notes from the style set below because these coat looks are worthy of a conversation. Keep scrolling for the 5 outerwear trends we spotted on the Milan Fashion Week scene, plus inspiration on how to wear (and shop) them all.

Leather Weather

When fall comes around, our favorite leather fashion pieces come out. Coats are no exception, and the style set is taking it further than just leather blazers.

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Candy Colors

Saturated shades are a common theme in fashion currently, so why not bring it to coats? With a statement coat like this, there's not a long of styling you need to do to make it look any cooler than it already is.

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Classic Trenches

We don't think trench coats are going away ever, but the outfits featuring the staple just keep getting better and better. It's the perfect coat for the transitional weather we'll be facing ahead.

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Nonstop Neutrals

Almost everyone owns a neutral-toned coat in their closet, but just because it's beige doesn't mean it's boring. Its colorway gives it endless outfit opportunities, whether you want to pair it with other neutrals or contrast with statement shades.

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Anoraks Allover

Touches of sporty spice made its way onto Milan's fashion scene, with anorak jackets being spotted more than once or twice. We're on board with these athleisure looks.

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Next: These 6 Fresh Color Trends Are Taking Over London's Street Style Scene

Associate Fashion Editor

After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, Yusra Siddiqui found her way to the team after graduating with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, Nylon, and Allure. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest social media trends, and diving deep into all things Gen Z-related.