Every winter brings with it the season’s top coat trends. While the dropping temperatures and dark evenings might fill you with existential dread, a statement coat is one thing to really get excited about in the colder months. A good coat is the cheat code to winter dressing, because it doesn’t really matter what’s underneath. It’s a marker of taste that you broadcast to the world, while keeping the elements at bay.

This autumn and winter coat trends lean into style without compromising utility and comfort, whether through details like funnel necks or materials like faux fur. And whether you’d rather dress like you live in the big city or the English countryside, these wool layers, puffer jackets, and trench coats will have you covered (literally). Update your outerwear rotation ahead of winter’s worst with our trend edit below.

1. The faux fur coat

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So many labels – Chloé, Valentino, Simone Rocha, Alaïa, you name it – showed faux fur this season, proposing the luxurious (and cruelty-free) material as the perfect finishing touch to any cold-weather ensemble. Play around with different lengths, finishes, and silhouettes; whether you prefer a cropped, collarless topper or a floor-skimming maxi, these coats work wonders against frigid temps. Style them with black trousers and loafers for a sophisticated, low-effort look, or go with a miniskirt, fleece-lined leggings, and knee-high boots to go full boho.

2. The chocolate brown coat

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