As the world's biggest proponent of curating an investment wardrobe, the number one tip I tell most of my friends is to buy a coat first.
By all accounts, coats can be one of the most expensive things in someone's wardrobe. The materials and construction add up—from feather-filled puffers and ethically-sourced wool. Not only will a good, expensive coat keep you warm, but it's also a fashion statement in itself. With what feels like an endless amount of colors, fabrics, and materials to try, there's outwear for every occasion.
From one native Floridian to another, I always tell my friends who have come to visit during the icy NYC winters that it's the perfect time to snatch up a coat ahead of their trip. Thankfully, as the bona fide fashion friend, they listen to my advice. Below are 28 coats I actually sent to a friend who was looking for something she described as "chic and sophisticated, like a rich Upper East Side mom." Consider me obsessed with these finds.
I love a quilted coat.
If I could wear a shacket for the rest of my day, I would.
The oversize fit is *chef's kiss.*
Keeping you warm, one teddy coat at a time.
I swear by this coat.
I've never met a quilted coat I don't like.
Reformation doesn't have coat sales often, but when it does, you have to run to the checkout line.
You always need a simple, elevated navy blue coat.
This faux-fur coat is giving Gossip Girl.
If you're getting tired of the oversize look, this belted jacket cinches perfectly at the waste.
We all know and love a coat with statement stitching. Little trend details are set to dominate 2023.
I'm obsessed with Brandon Blackwood's bags, so there's no denying I'm obsessed with this ultra-luxe coat.
The color of this chocolate coat is divine.
You get a fur-lined coat! You get a fur-lined coat! Everybody gets a fur-lined coat!
Ready to take flight in this edgy aviator coat.
Ganni won my heart as my favorite brand of 2022.
Major rockstar energy.
Only wearing vibrant chartreuse this winter, TBH.
Just like Totême's shearling cropped jacket, this shorter coat has won me over.
In New York? With a big black puffer jacket? It's more likely than you'd think.
BRB, about to stream Almost Famous.
H&M is stepping up their game with this incredibly elevated wool coat.
The famous scarf coat, but within budget.
The light, rosy window pane pattern on this coat goes with everything.
This reminds me of 2014 Tumblr fashion in the best way.
Shackets for days.
I own this puffer coat and I've never felt anything softer.
The round-neck on this coat is incredibly French.
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