I just returned from a mid-November trip to NYC, and the coats were out in full force, folks. As one does in my profession, I kept constant tabs on the outerwear trends people were wearing, and more often than not, it was one specific style (that's as elegant and versatile as can be). It's also one that I just spotted on Elizabeth Olsen. The trend is chocolate brown wool coats. They were everywhere I looked, and I even packed one of my own—a scarf-attached iteration from Zara. Olsen's coat was oversized and long. She paired it with black jeans and chunky boots, making them look far more elegant than they might've looked if paired with another outerwear style.
Black wool coats have been the go-to for as long as anyone can remember, but given the recent surge in popularity of chocolate brown, it makes perfect sense that the NYC crowd is choosing it over black when making their new outerwear purchases. If you ask me, it's impossible not to look chic in a brown coat, no matter what you're wearing with it. Keep scrolling to see what I mean for yourself, and to shop the chicest brown wool coats I could find.
On Elizabeth Olsen
On Elizabeth Olsen:
A Chic NYC-Girl Example
The Brown Wool Coat I Packed
It's the Zara Wool Blend Short Coat With Scarf, and fingers crossed that it restocks.
Shop Chocolate Brown Wool Coats
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Classic Coats Are So 2024—This Winter, The Chicest People Are Opting For This Specific Statement StyleIt looks undeniably rich.
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My Mom Is 56, and I'm 22—29 Chic Zara Finds We're Loving RNSee the rich-looking pieces inside.
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The Runways in New York, London, Milan, and Paris Confirmed These 6 Coat Trends Will Be Major in 2026The outerwear forecast is in. Here's the TL;DR.
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If the Choice Is Between Black Pumps and This Trendy Color, It Girls Know the Latter Looks CoolerIncluding It girl Elizabeth Olsen.
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If a Rich Closet Is the Goal, Don't Miss These Early Black Friday Nordstrom DealsThese discounted gems are selling out fast.
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If You're Anti-Heels, This Is the Flat-Shoe Trend to Wear With Sheer Tights This WinterIt looks elegant with tailored trousers and jeans, too.
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The Nonbasic Shoe Trend Elizabeth Olsen and J.Law Are Wearing to Make Classic Skirts Look 2025Not knee-high boots, not slingback heels.
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Spotted in NYC: Emily Ratajkowski Using the $695 It Bag Fashion People Can't Get Enough OfA fall outfit worth re-creating.
