This "Boring" Coat Is the Key to Looking Elevated Right Now
A grey coat is the elegant alternative to black this winter. Shop our editor's guide to the best styles below.
Emily Dawes
Is it just me, or is this season being dominated by grey coats? Between sell-out styles and the slew of cosy, slate-coloured robe coats that Londoners and Parisiennes are wearing, grey coats are where it's at this winter.
My favourite trends are often so simple it's surprising that they haven't been a thing all along, and the grey coat certainly falls into that category. Although they make a classic addition to any coat collection, grey tones are often overlooked, particularly when you compare them to black, cream and camel. I looked through my wardrobe to see if I already owned a grey coat that I'd forgotten about (I live in Scotland, where it's always cold, so I basically collect outerwear), and I was shocked to find that I didn't have one.
So, I decided to go on a search for the perfect grey coat. In the process, I came across the best grey coats for every budget and aesthetic, including warming robe coats and sharply tailored styles that'll give any outfit serious polish. Scroll on to see my edit of the sleekest, most timeless and best grey coats around.
How Influencers Wear Grey Coats:
A grey coat looks all the more classic when worn with black winter accessories.
Shorter coat styles are more spring-appropriate, too.
Take the tonal approach by styling your coat with grey separates underneath.
Lighter grey hues will soften any dark outfit you choose to wear them with.
See what I mean about grey on grey? So chic.
Shop the Best Grey Coats on the Market
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I always look to Uniqlo for great value.
Draped capes are a really chic outerwear alternative.
I'm still not over a beautiful scarf detail.
This looks and feels so premium. I instantly added it my basket.
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Everything about this is stunning.
Every year I'm tempted to buy this coat (Mango re-releases it every winter in a handful of colours as it's so classic). I love that it also comes in extended sizing.
Personally, I always look for Manteco wool coats on the high street as it's a guaranteed mark of quality.
This looks like it has such a beautiful weight to it, making it appear way more expensive than its high street price tag.
I love the maxi, oversized fit of this one.
Still one of the most in demand coats on the market, years after its release.
A total classic, and a nice lighter shade of grey.
This could easily pass for a designer coat.
The shawl collar and fluidity of this coat will add such a premium finish to any outfit.
A pared-back version you'll wear into spring too.
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I'm always going to be a sucker for Toteme outerwear. I've invested in two of their coats in the past and I pull them out year after year, since the quality is impeccable.
Tove is a favourite designer among Who What Wear editors right now.
Military details are big for 2026, so this feels very on point.
Seriously cosy.
You'll never tire of this classic piece.
For a grey coat with a twist look to Rohe.
