After years of covering fashion, I’ve built a coat collection worth showing off. I have a good mix, from tailored wool coats and classic trenches to a few hard-won designer and statement styles. When I’m looking to add something new, which is often because I truly love a good coat, it has to earn its hanger. I don’t exactly have much room left for outerwear. This fall, the pieces catching my eye are compliment-worthy and only get better year after year.
These are the styles I’ve been spotting on the best dressed people in New York and the ones I think will feel fresh well beyond this season. Ahead, shop the outerwear pieces on my wish list right now, from smart Zara finds to the investment pieces worth the splurge.
This one gives me designer vibes at a fraction of the price.
The investment piece I’d happily save up for.
This plaid moment always has a little extra drama, which is exactly why I love it.
An animal-print coat is the easiest way to make a simple outfit feel fun.
If I’m splurging on one coat this year, it’s a shearling style like this that only gets better with age.
Red plaid is my favorite way to sneak a little holiday cheer into a fall coat.
This is how you do tailored outerwear right.
This is the prettiest shade of green.
I’ve been seeing this coat everywhere.
A winter-white moment.
A plush bomber that feels like a hoodie is on my wish list.
I’m here for the shaggy moment.
A ’70s-inspired layer I’ll be wearing with flared pants all season.
The cozy coat I’ll reach for on repeat.
The cost per wear is about to be pennies.
I’d hold on to this forever.
The built-in scarf means one less thing to remember on my way out the door.
Stand Studio is a brand to know if you like good coats.
The cinched waist on this one looks so much pricier than it is.
A night out in NYC looks better with this by your side.
Two jackets in one for weekend errands? Easy yes.
For the truly freezing days, a parka this warm earns its spot in my closet.
A fur trim gives this bomber a little more shape than the usual version.
The sporty choice.
I got confused and thought this was designer.
This is a fun, slightly retro spin on the fur-jacket trend.
A mid-length faux-fur jacket is the fastest way to make jeans and a sweater look like I tried.
This is basically a teddy bear I can wear to brunch.
A removable scarf makes this coat a full look on its own.
A short bouclé coat feels a little Parisian and very polished.
The high neck means I can skip the scarf on windy days.
A major statement moment.
A fashion-person take on the trench is the playful twist my coat lineup needs.
This dresses up everything from jeans to slip skirts.
This jacket looks just as soft as the name promises.
I immediately envisioned myself wearing this around the West Village.
A clean wool coat like this is the kind of piece I’ll wear for years.
A faux-fur collar makes a basic black puffer feel so much more polished.
