The 7 Types of Coats to Permanently Keep in Your Closet

The Puffer Coat

Puffer coats are traditionally filled with down insulation to keep you warm and toasty. However, with a variety on the market, some variations are suitable for fall weather, while other puffers are designed for the cold.

Super World The Super Puff Glossy Goose-Down Puffer Jacket

If you don't already own an Aritzia Super Puff, it's high time you add one to your collection. Each season, the retailer introduces tons of new colors and finishes, from matte to hi-gloss. Plus, it offers a variety of lengths if you're more of a cropped or maxi puff type.

Farm Rio Crazy Mix Reversible Puffer Jacket

You can recognize a Farm Rio piece anywhere, thanks to the Brazilian brand's unique use of colors and prints. This season, the label takes its DNA and channels it into this printed puffer that's not only vibrant but also reversible.

Normal Kamali Blanket Sleeping Bag Coat

If your favorite place in the world is your bed, slip on this puffer coat for a similar effect. The double-layer design will give you those same comfortable, lazy day vibes when you have to leave the house.

Daily Paper Black Epuff Cropped Jacket

If your knee-length black puffer feels tiresome, change things up in favor of this cropped Daily Paper version. The short boxy fit is totally worth the slight surrender of warmth.

The Peacoat 

The peacoat has been around since the 1800s when members of the Dutch navy first wore it. (The name itself originated from the Dutch word "pije," which described a coat made from coarse wool fabric.) Today, the topper is a classic wardrobe trademark in neutral colors and brights alike.

J.Crew Double-Breasted Topcoat

This peacoat is as classic as it gets. With this timeless double-breasted version in your arsenal, you'll be able to wear it for seasons to come.

Mango Handmade Wool Coat

Fancy a bold peacoat? Look no further than this bright blue design with an oversize fit.

Everlane The ReWool Peacoat

Yes, indeed, peacoats come cropped. Get your hands on this Everlane design (made with recycled wool) before it sells out.

Balmain Navy Wool And Cashmere Pea Coat

This belted peacoat is made from a wool-cashmere blend with logo-embossed buttons for a luxurious touch. Pair it with riding boots and a collared button-down for sophisticated prep.

The Trench Coat

The trench, like the peacoat has a utilitarian history—officers quite literally wore them in the trenches. Over the years, the style has been modernized and tweaked, showcasing varied colors and prints, but its double-breasted, buckle waist silhouette mostly remains the same.

The Frankie Shop Rhodes Trench Coat

The quickest way to bring street-style flair to a look? With oversize outerwear, like this roomy trench coat crafted from 100 percent cotton.

Allegra K Notched Lapel Double Breasted Faux Suede Trench Coat

Obsessed with the '70s? This sumptuous trench draws inspiration from the decade with a cool faux-suede touch and waist-cinching belt.

Burberry The Kensington Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat

We can't talk about trench coats without discussing Burberry. The ultimate classic when shopping for a luxurious take.

Sandro Cyrus Hooded Cotton Anorak

We love an element of femininity to tweak the classic trench, like the balloon sleeves on this flowing Sandro design. The green drawstring at the waist further modernizes the look.

The Wrap Coat

If you've ever thought about leaving the house in your robe, the wrap coat is the one for you. Cinch the belt around your waist and head out the door—no fumbling with zippers or buttons.

Nobody's Child Oversized Wrap Quilted Coat

For a warm wrap coat with a utilitarian touch, look to a quilted design, like this oversize style. It's as cool over jeans as it is a knit dress or jumpsuit.

Summersalt The Warmest Eco Wool Wrap Coat

This coat offers the comfort of a bathrobe while still looking utterly polished. In cool weather, sport it with a turtleneck, jeans, and your favorite pair of ankle boots.

Massimo Dutti Wool Wraparound Coat

Behold an impeccable long sage wool coat in an effortless wrap silhouette—the antidote to neutral tone fatigue, without feeling overly bold and saturated.

Hilary MacMillan Leather Wrap Coat

Channel a Matrix vibe in this sleek wrap coat by Hilary   MacMillan. It's crafted from buttery soft vegan leather and elevated enough to pair with evening attire, though it's perfectly stylish with jeans, available in sizes XS to 4X.

The Parka

What makes parkas unique? They're hands-down one of the best coat styles for surviving harsh winter conditions. Chock-full of useful details like pockets and hoods, you'll feel well-equipped to take on just about anything, bomb cyclones included.

H&M Packable Commuter Jacket

Lightweight but ultra-practical in inclement weather, this packable parka from H&M is made with windproof and waterproof fabric for city or wilderness adventures.

Rudsak Odin Unisex Down Parka

This unisex parka is at once sleek and sturdy—the ultimate city to snow coat you feel as stylish in as your go-to trench.

Eddie Bauer x The Great The Plush Pocket Parka

This plush parka is the ultimate fashion-meets-function hybrid. Part of a limited-edition collaboration between Eddie Bauer and The Great, it's ready for adventure, combining the spirit of California with the soul of the Pacific Northwest.

Canada Goose Resolute Parka

Worn by explorers on Antarctic expeditions, features like double-reinforced elbows and shoulder grab straps are no joke. But, despite being built for the extreme, it looks pretty sleek on city streets, too.

The Cape Coat 

If you're looking for a timeless piece that earns you major style points, a cape is the way to go. A big trend on the runways, there are more options on the market than ever before.

Isabel Marant Étoile Gabin Cape

Swap your coat for this statement-making gingham cape that can pair down with denim or dress up with a woolen midi or maxi skirt.

Rag & Bone Varsity Zip Wool Poncho

Take your cape look in a sporty direction with this varsity-inspired style by Rag & Bone.

Johnstons of Elgin Fringed Wool Cape

A blanket, but make it fashion. But seriously, this fringed black wool cape is c-h-i-c.

The Row Darfo Cashmere-Blend Cape

Minimalists, meet your perfect cape crafted from a soft cashmere blend. In genuine The Row fashion, it boasts an oversize shape for elegant nonchalance.

The Rain Coat 

There are plenty of fashion-forward raincoat options out there, from classic solids to sweet floral designs and translucent versions. Style Hack: Opt for one size larger, so you can layer a blazer or bulky sweater underneath.

Stutterheim Mosebacke Khaki Green

This minimal green raincoat proves you can look stylish on wet days. It features a straight hem fit and deep-set side pockets for essentials, like your phone and keys.

Barbour Somalia Hooded Waterproof Jacket

This waterproof hooded coat features elasticized cuffs to keep out moisture, even when it's raining sideways. We love the quintessential yellow color with tonal lining for an ultra-clean look.

Hunter Original Waterproof Vinyl Smock

Show off your look without getting drenched with this transparent rain jacket by Hunter.

Rains Curve Jacket

Not all waterproof jackets are shapeless. Case in point: this cinched style by Rains.