Winter’s best style news: puffer coats are officially cool. Since the functional piece of outerwear appeared on numerous high fashion runways, brands at all levels have turned out great pieces. Get down (ha!) with standout silhouettes that feature a mix of materials, unexpected hues or untraditional quilting patterns.
Frost Free Hooded Down-Fill Parka, $90, Old Navy.
Warrior coat, $770, Colmar Originals.
Salt and pepper algonquin zip jacket, $158, Roots.
S13 glossy down-filled jacket, $250, The Bay.
HBCGreenwich coat, $598, Parajumpers.
Colour block puffer jacket, $69, Joe Fresh.
Long winter coat with faux leather trim, $225, Reitmans.
Puffer coat, $150, Uniqlo.
Michel Studio hybrid puffer and wool jacket, $248, Addition Elle.
Quilted parka jacket, $130, Marshalls.
A candy-coloured coat in a fuss-free shape is a great way to stave off winter blues. There’s no debating that pink is the season’s must-have shade — whether pastel or hot is up to you — but there’s an entire rainbow worth wearing for long-lasting colour therapy (i.e. a coat you’ll heart for years).
Cotton wool-blend coat, $160, Mango.
Coat with strap closure, $450, COS.
Coat, $519, Ted Baker.
J.O.A. cobalt coat, $185, Shopbop.
Double-breasted wool coat, $495, MICHAEL Michael Kors.
Coat in a wool blend, $129, H&M.
Olivia topper, $594, J.Crew.
Brush stand collar coat, $262, LOFT.
Olivia coat, $399, Line.
Coat, $1240, Marc Cain.
Wide lapel wool-blend coat, $270, Mango.
Thad coat, $595, Judith & Charles.
Wilfred Marat coat, $375, Aritzia.
Twik faux-fur collar trench, $165, Simons.
Oxblood coat, $645, Ted Baker.
Jessica Simpson belted basket weave wrap coat, $334, Nordstrom.
Wrap coat with faux leather trims, $170, Reitmans.
Ombre shawl collar coat, $200, Winners.
Double-face wool-blend cardigan, $395, MICHAEL Michael Kors.
Belle Badgley Mischka Tessa faux leather trim belted wrap coat, $319, Nordstrom.
Style doesn’t hibernate, and these coats know it. Amped up with patterns, colours and textures these outerwear gems leave a lasting impression. The only rule is there are no rules. Invest in one that makes your heart go pitter-patter and allow the sartorial crush to lift you up during winter’s darkest days.
Topshop colourblock wool-blend boyfriend coat, $250, The Bay.
Karl Lagerfeld Paris tweed fringe coat, $380, The Bay.
HBCRed and white printed coat, $590, Marc Cain.
Black and white coat, $349, John + Jenn.
Blossom coat, $349, Line.
Plaid coat, $70, Old Navy.
Animal print jacquard wrap coat, $225, Le Chateau.
Wool parka, $178, Gap.
Brushed plaid coat, $234, LOFT.
Wool coat, $299, Scotch & Soda.
Whatever is going on underneath (day dress, yoga pants, pajamas) a classic coat will make you look instantly polished. From peacoat styles to masculine overcoats, anything crafted around clean lines in a neutral tone works. Shapes range from streamlined to slouchy, but a fit that hugs shoulders cannot be compromised. Refined details reign supreme, whether in the form of a generous collar or eye-catching hardware.
Wool coat, $370, Banana Republic.
Bynannca coat, $498, Club Monaco.
Duster coat, $300, RW&Co.
Coco coat, $368, J.Crew.
Notch collar tweed coat, $529, Nordstrom.
Wool-blend coat, $99, H&M.
Boxy cocoon coat, $265, Frank + Oak.
Milt coat, $795, Judith & Charles.
Double breasted flared coat, $699, Ted Baker.
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