This Is Officially the Coat Trend of Choice for Royals
There's nothing casual about throwing on a winter coat, especially when you're a royal whose every outfit is coordinated to perfection. Queen Letizia of Spain and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark were spotted wearing similar styles of wrap coats, which tend to be a favorite choice for more formal events and pair perfectly with skirts and dresses.
Lately, we've spotted several wrap coats at a range of prices (some more affordable than others), but all are undeniably chic. Whether you opt for a lighter-weight wool or want to go all-in with a luxe cashmere component, there's a wrap coat out there for every budget, occasion, or climate.
Keep scrolling to check out elegant wrap coats that are fit for a royal, but also affordable and stylish enough for everyday wear. We recommend sticking with lighter, neutral shades, but bolder colors beyond black and blue are great options too. As is the belt. Don't be shy about leaving it undone—particularly if you're wearing a fantastic outfit underneath.
Shop Wrap Coats
Choose a coat that's slightly oversize if you want to wear multiple layers underneath.
If brown and white aren't your thing, look for a coat with more of a neutral or earth tone hue. It will go with everything.
Some wrap coats have buttons to ensure closure so the belt can be tied more casually.
Look for a wrap coat made of wool that will withstand the elements without creating too much added bulk.
Thinner wrap coats are an ideal transitional piece for the unpredictable days between crisp, fall temperatures and snowy, winter weather.
Remember, you can always get coat sleeves tailored to suit your frame perfectly.
A cashmere and wool wrap coat is the quiet luxury staple fit for a royal but also accessible to us.
Doesn't the idea of a blanket coat sound cozy? Wrap yourself up and you're good to go.
If you like the look of a wrap coat but are lucky enough to live somewhere that winter feels more like 60 degrees than 6, try a lighter-weight trench coat style to achieve a similar look.
Uniqlo's outerwear selection is both stylish, sturdy, and seriously warm.
If you want to invest in just one piece of clothing this winter, make it a stylish wrap coat that you'll wear for years to come.
The slate blue color of this wrap coat is too beautiful not to include, even if it's on the pricer side.
Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.
-
31 Maxi Coats From Shopbop, COS, and Mango That Have My Undivided Attention
Floor-sweeping styles only.
By Caitlin Burnett
-
Sorry to My Black Coats, But Chic Women in NYC Convinced Me to Prioritize This Color Instead
From Gisele to Katie.
By Eliza Huber
-
The Only 6 Winter Coat Trends Celebrities Seem to Care About
By Anna LaPlaca
-
I Want a Rich-Looking Wardrobe—33 Perfect Picks From Nordstrom's (Early) Black Friday Sale
Get a head start with these chic gems.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
I'm Manifesting Chic Winter Outfits—30 Affordable and Stylish Walmart Finds That Fit the Bill
Cheap *and* cheerful.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
I'm a Professional Shopper—30 Elegant Picks I'm Eyeing From Mango, COS, and Nordstrom
These are too chic to pass up.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
It Won't Be Long Before Fashion People Are All Over This Winter Coat Style
Cozy, chic, and classic.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
My Friend Wants a Chic Wardrobe—I Sent Her These Early Black Friday Fashion Deals
Discounted gems from Nordstrom, Zara, J.Crew, and more.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes