I Come Bearing Receipts—This Coat Style Will Instantly Elevate Your Winter Looks

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best long coats shown in a photo of a woman wearing a long gray peacoat and brown suede bag on the sidewalk

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With colder weather well and truly here, it's time to step up your outerwear game. Living in the Northeast, I know a coat basically makes up my whole look for months on end, so I take extra care to keep a variety of great styles on hand. This season, there is one coat style in particular that I will be wearing on heavy rotation thanks to the tremendous power it holds in being able to instantly elevate any look: the long coat. Maxi-length outerwear in black, gray, navy, or another neutral color has become a simple and stylish staple among the fashion set.

Just one quick scroll through your social feed, and you're guaranteed to see one of your favorite fashion follows donning a transformative long coat over a variety of looks. From a casual jeans-and-tee combo to a party-ready ensemble with a dress and heels, a maxi coat will give any outfit a chic boost. Like I said, I come bearing receipts. Keep scrolling to see and to shop 13 chic winter outfit ideas from across the globe that feature long coats—a great way to learn from the best on how to style your own pick this season.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman sitting in a museum wearing a long tan coat over a white maxi dress with black knee-high riding boots and a red handbag

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Lucy Williams gave her long coat the London treatment layering the brown piece over a white dress and black moto boots, complete with a trendy red bag.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman standing outside on a sidewalk wearing a long gray coat over a dark gray turtleneck sweater with tan trousers, black Mary Jane flats, and a white handbag

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Andrea Mun is giving corporate-chic vibes with a gray maxi coat, neutral turtleneck top and trousers, and black patent shoes.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman standing on the sidewalk wearing a long gray peacoat over straight-leg jeans with chunky sneakers and a tan suede handbag

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Salomé Mory goes causal-cool with an oversize gray belted coat, jeans, and Salomon sneakers.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman standing in her home wearing a long gray coat over a navy sweater with baggy jeans, black loafers, and a white tote bag

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Marianne Smyth poses in a smart ensemble with an oversize dark gray coat, navy sweater, cuffed jeans, and black patent loafers.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman sitting on a bus bench wearing a long trench coat over a white turtleneck with a mini skirt, black tights, white ballet flats, and a black handbag

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Anne-Laure Mais is super elegant in a long trench coat, mock-neck top, black tights, and white ballet flats.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman standing inside her home wearing a long black coat over a gray maxi dress with black pointed heels

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Abisola Omole is dinner-party ready in a sleek black maxi coat, statement gray dress, silver earrings, and Manolo Blahnik heels.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman standing outside wearing a red hoodie under a long black coat with straight-leg jeans, black loafers, and a black crossbody bag

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Lindsey Holland stepped out in a long gray coat, red hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and black loafers with socks.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman standing on the sidewalk wearing a black baseball cap with a black turtleneck, navy trench coat, black trousers, black loafers, and a black bag

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Amy Julliette Lefévre is the quintessential fashion girl with her chic navy trench coat, baseball cap, black turtleneck, structured handbag, and black loafers.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman wearing a long herringbone print coat over a gray cardigan with skinny jeans and black cap toe ballet flats

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Felicia Akerstrom on the streets of Paris with a long herringbone coat, ankle-length jeans, and cap-toe ballet flats.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman standing in her home wearing a long black coat over a gray t-shirt with straight-leg jeans, black chelsea boots, and a black sling bag

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Monikh Dale is casual-cool in a long black coat, frayed raw-hem jeans, and zip-front black boots.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman standing outside wearing a long brown coat over a white t-shirt with straight-leg jeans, black tights, and black slingback heels

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Sylvie Mus is always polished, and this look is no exception with her camel coat, dark-wash jeans, tights, and black suede slingback heels.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman standing in her home wearing a long tan trench coat, a sling bag, and black mary jane flats

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Sasha Mei wears an ultra-maxi trench coat in a lighter color with a black crossbody sling bag and of-the-moment black Mary Jane flats.

best long coats are shown in a photo of a long coat outfit with a woman standing outside wearing a long gray coat over a tan turtleneck with a black mini skirt, black tights, and white loafers

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Linda Tol is giving fashion-forward yet classic vibes with her oversize gray coat, cozy neutral turtleneck sweater, black miniskirt, tights, and Penny loafers.

This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Jennifer Camp Forbes
Jennifer Camp Forbes
Senior Shopping Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.

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