Grey-Coat Outfits: Tried and Tested Ways to Style It

last updated 14 September 2018

At Who What Wear, we live for winter coat season, particularly the very start of it. You know what we mean—the glorious in-between time before it becomes compulsory to wear six layers underneath in a feeble attempt at staying warm. As far as we’re concerned, it’s the first couple of autumnal months that present the best coat-wearing opportunities.

While endless desirable outerwear pieces are trickling into the shops as we speak, we’ve already settled on the style we’re investing in first (okay, maybe first because there are classic camel and leopard to contend with): a grey coat.

At face value, you’d be forgiven for regarding the grey coat humble, but don’t be fooled-—it’s actually one of the most versatile, and expensive-looking, options out there. They can fall into boring territory with the wrong combination, so what makes a good grey coat outfit? Allow these ladies to demonstrate...

Try shoulder-robing a grey coat over an elegant midi dress.

The soft tone of this grey coat works beautifully with the pastel ensemble.

Until the cooler climes roll in, wear your grey oversized coat over layers of silk and tulle for an elegant twist.

Make your go-to jeans and heels look even sleeker with an oversized coat in a subtle check.

Keep things chic by adding monochromatic accessories.

Use a tailored coat to offset your romantic summer dresses.

Lift the greyish hue with the help of a bright, contrasting knit. Tomato red does the trick, as will cobalt blue.

For a casual spin, wear your coat with wide-leg trousers, trainers and a coordinating beret.

Give your ripped jeans a gloss-over with an ankle-grazing length.

Elevate the formal vibe of a grey car coat with unexpected accessories and a playful use of colour.

Now that you’re suitably convinced, keep scrolling to shop the best grey coats, all approved by our fashion team.

Gestuz

Welle Coat

Who says your grey coat has to be plain?

Warehouse

Long Bonded Coat

Contrast the oversized silhouette of this coat by keeping your trousers tapered.

Max Mara

Teti Coat

If you intend on blowing the budget, Max Mara has created the only luxury coat you should concern yourself with.

Y.A.S

Duster Coat

A lighter option for warmer days.

H&M

Cashmere Blend Coat

A cashmere coat for £200? We’re so on board with this A-line wonder.

Mango

Lapels Wool Coat

The darker hue of this woollen coat will work perfectly with A/W 18’s abundance of moody floral dresses.

New Look

Pale Grey Bar Back Revere Collar Maxi Coat

Who would have thought you could get so much coat for so little cost?

Matériel Long Coat with Belt Fastening £390

Long Coat With Belt Fastening

Coats don’t come comfier than this belted wrap style. Wear over a silk camisole, a floaty pleated skirt and then finish with metallic heels.

Grey Revere Coat

Double-breasted jackets and coats always look chic, but the exposed zipper on this one gives it a cool edge. We’re picturing it with leather trousers and Supergas.

See by Chloé

Wool-Blend Coat

Blouson sleeves, a jaunty collar, and popper fastenings—there’s nothing about this grey coat that we don’t love.

COS

Tailored Wool Coat

This hue will look stunning set against pink, powder blue and yellow.

Now that you’ve got the coat, let’s sort out the rest of your new-season wardrobe.

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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.