The Fall Coat Guide

Outerwear is undoubtedly the most practical, hard-working purchase of the season—investing in a good coat serves you best in the long run. Below, the most current interpretations of tried-and-true classics.

Wrap Coat

Robe-style coats have been around forever, which makes sense since they emphasize the waist (particularly handy when layering for warmth). They’re great for daily wear, but it’s at night—when paired with evening trousers and heels—that they really shine.

THE ROW Augustus Wrap Coat, Net-A-Porter, $6,290; THE ROW Wesler Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt, Bergdorf Goodman, $320; THE ROW Locu Pants, Net-a-Porter, $2,390; PIERRE HARDY Open Toe Pumps, goop, $865; MARIA TASH Medium Single Spike Non-Rotating Ring, goop, $195

• mango jACQUARD COAT Mango, $169.99
• MOTHER OF PEARL BLAIR COAT goop, $1,125
• STUDIO NICHOLSON
  Carmel tweed coat Net-a-Porter, $1,155
• acne studios Elga
  hairy dusty pink Acne Studios, $1,550
• Babaton Sian Coat Aritzia, $425

Duffle Coat

There’s a definite tomboy element to these military-influenced pieces, so consider pairing with something more feminine—a blouse, a sweater dress, or a pencil skirt—for contrast.

A.L.C. Burnett Coat, Shop Super Street, $1,095; Prada silk shirt, Prada, $790; Prada mohair sweater, Prada, $640; RE/DONE High Rise Crop Jeans, goop, $255; 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Louie Loafers, goop, $450

• mango FAUX SHEARLING
  COCOON COAT Mango, $119.99
• COs WOOL DUFFLE COAT Cos, $275
• Wilfred Free Anden Parka Aritzia, $450
• LodenTal HOODED LONG COAT goop, $1,140 A goop shop exclusive.
• a.p.c Margaret parka A.P.C., $650

Faux Fur Topper

Even in the most tame of iterations, faux fur pieces read very “I’m with the band.”  Anchor the glam with off-duty staples—jeans and sweaters will do the trick.

STELLA MCCARTNEY Faux Fur Coat, goop, $1,955; Michael Kors navy cardigan, goop, $1,195; Stella McCartney SKINNY ANKLE GRAZER JEANS, goop, $325; VALENTINO B-Formal Patent-Leather Brogues, Net-a-Porter, $995; ARIEL GORDON Love Struck Necklace, Ariel Gordon, $695; JENNIFER MEYER Bar Studs, goop, $675

• DKNY faux fur coat Farfetch, $728.92
• mango LEOPARD FAUX
  FUR COAT Mango, $149.99
• GOLDEN GOOSE DELUXE BRAND
  oversized faux fur coat Farfetch, $1,820 Margot Tenenbaum, anyone?
• shrimps Plum Coat Shrimps, $561.27
• h&m Pile Coat H&M, $129

Cape Coat

While they’re essentially timeless, this really is the year of the cape. No matter which version you choose, an element of drama is pretty much guaranteed.

MICHAEL KORS Cape Coat, goop, $2,495; TIBI Bond Stretch Knit Bodysuit, Tibi, $275; PROTAGANIST Trouser 11, Barneys, $840; PIERRE HARDY SKATE SNEAKER, goop, $625; GRACE LEE Square Stick Necklace, goop, $485; MIANSAI Reeve Cuff, Miansai, $200

• LodenTal CAPE goop, $805
• MIU MIU Tartan wool cape My Theresa, $3,005 Bonus points for subtly punk zipper details.
• CHLOÉ Wool cape My Theresa, $3,895
• topshop Faux Fur
  Collar Neat Cape Topshop, $170
• SAINT LAURENT
  Wool-felt cape Net-a-Porter, $2,750

Menswear Inspired

Just like Breton stripes are probably the workhorse of your t-shirt drawer, menswear-inspired and nautical coats are the outerwear equivalents.

& OTHER STORIES Duffle Coat, & Other Stories, $275; BY TIMO White Lace Dress, goop, $595; WOLFORD ADELIA TIGHTS, Wolford, $72; PAUL ANDREW Bushwick Ankle Boot, goop, $945; JENNIFER MEYER Turquoise Inlay Bar Studs, goop, $395

• Stella McCartney BRYCE COAT goop, $1,690 This Stella piece is a staff favorite. 
• trademark Almond Collarless Coat Trademark, $678
• ACNE STUDIOS Foin Doublé wool and cashmere-blend coat Net-A-Porter, $1,450
• TOMAS MAIER
  Wool-blend pea coat My Theresa, $821
• tory burch WOOL
  CASHMERE PEACOAT Tory Burch, $795