Luxe, Timeless, and Effortlessly Elevated—the Camel Coats to Wear for Everyday Elegance
Some pieces are so classic and exquisite they looked as good 30 years ago as they do today and will look just as cool in another decade. The word timeless gets thrown around a lot, perhaps too often, but only a short list of pieces truly deserve the title. Among them are leather loafers, a crisp button-down, straight-leg jeans, crewneck cashmere knits, a tailored blazer, a pencil skirt, diamond earrings, and a dress watch—all year-round staples that belong in every wardrobe. For winter, nothing is more timeless than a great camel coat.
Camel coats exude everyday elegance and feel equally effortless and luxe. A camel hue is softer than black, yet the neutral is just as sleek and versatile. Max Mara is known for having a version in its collection season after season, which speaks to the timelessness of the outerwear piece. Ahead, shop our edit of the best camel coats to add to your wardrobe.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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