The Fall Coat Edit: What to Wear with Every Kind of Outfit

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By Editor On Oct 12, 2022

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The Fall Coat Edit: What to Wear with Every Kind of Outfit

Written by: Amanda Chung

Published on: October 11, 2022

Fashion editor: Sandra Slusarczyk

Photo courtesy of Anouk Yve

Choose an outfit. Change your top. Internally debate which shoe goes best. Change your top again. It’s not until the final mirror check that you realize you forgot to factor a coat into this whole situation—which, in some cases (parkas, puffers, peacoats), will ruin the look you just spent the last 10 minutes on.

We know the struggle. So this fall, we decided to assemble an outerwear cheat sheet. These are the best options to zip, fasten, layer, or drape, depending on what you’ve got on underneath.

BEST FOR:

Wide-Leg Pants

You want something that either hits high on the hip (the impossibly cool sherpa-collar leather jacket from our September G. Label drop comes to mind) or falls around your shins, like this chic wool coat. What you don’t want is something that hovers awkwardly in the middle—it’ll interrupt the elongating A-line silhouette of the pants.

FROM LEFT:
MANSUR GAVRIEL BAG, goop, $495;
G. LABEL SHIELDS WORKWEAR JACKET, goop, $625

BEST FOR:

Suiting

If you’re in a suit or even just a blazer and jeans, reach for an overcoat that’s equally tailored. Ideally, it’s done in a substantial fabric like heavyweight wool or felt, which will give the relaxed cut some structure. As for the color? You’ll never go wrong with a neutral (what that means, exactly, is for you to decide).

ALEX MILL BLAZER, goop, $395;
MARA HOFFMAN VEST, goop, $325

If You Own Too Many Camel Coats…

BEST FOR:

A Miniskirt

Every fall, we’re reminded that the mini—worn with socks and loafers or bare-legged with knee-high boots—is truly a moment. Up the ante with a double-breasted peacoat that hits right at the hem of the skirt or a strong-shouldered plaid number that plays with proportion.

NILI LOTAN COAT, goop, $1,595;
MATIN MINISKIRT, goop, $470

BEST FOR:

Black Tie

Lean into the elegance of an evening gown with a cropped jacket that can be draped over your shoulders like a cape. (The cascading collar and silver hardware on Totême’s has landed it on multiple editors’ wish lists.) Other solid options: a satin-crepe topper or a burgundy stole draped gently around your shoulders.

G. LABEL PANELLA SQUARE-NECK DRESS, goop, $725

Because Dress Codes and Puffer Jackets Don’t Mix

BEST FOR:

A Midlength Hem

While there’s no one-size-fits-all advice for how to stay warm while in a skirt or dress, we will say this: A curved-sleeve silhouette complements an elegant LBD, a quilted shell offsets a whimsical skirt nicely, and a short shearling jacket and a cozy tartan coat are two pieces you’ll tap all season long.

FROM LEFT:
MARA HOFFMAN DRESS, goop, $395;
AEYDE FLATS, goop, $275;
GANNI JACKET,
goop, $395;
CARA CARA SKIRT, goop, $395

More Styles to Choose From

Diamond quilting, interesting collars, sharp patterns and color combos to pique your interest—any of these eight cold-weather picks would be a worthy investment.