21 Coats to Shop Right Now (Before the Good Ones Sell Out)

last updated 16 January 2017

Whether you like it or not, it's almost October, and you're going to need a coat soon. To soften the blow of that reality, there's an abundance of incredible options to choose from this year. And to soften the blow even more, let us remind you that cool outerwear makes whatever outfit you're wearing instantly more stylish (sans effort).

To ensure that you're fully prepared for coat season, we scoured the Autumn Winter 2016 runways and recent street style looks to narrow it down to the seven most important outerwear trends of the season, along with our favourite examples to shop of each, naturally. Depending on your climate, you may want to choose one of the more practical options like a puffer or one of the more mild-weather-appropriate options like a cape. The options abound, so pick your poison.

Keep reading to check out the biggest coat trends of the year and shop our picks for each.

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Shop military coats:

Burberry Prorsum

Oversized Shearling-Trimmed Cotton Parka

We love the touch of sunny shearling on this eye-catching option.

Zara

Velvet Military Jacket

Wear this with everything from denim to slip dresses.

Tibi

Admiral Cropped Peacoat

Prediction: Tibi fan Olivia Palermo will wear this.

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Shop puffy coats:

Mango

Quilted Feather Coat

Dreary winter days call for this crimson coat.

Totême

Slogen Jacket

Bonus: This chic option is water-resistant.

Isabel Marant Étoile

Celia Puff Jacket

Throw it back to the '70s via Isabel Marant.

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Shop duster coats:

Reformation

Francoise Coat

Gigi Hadid would approve.

H&M + Long Wool-Blend Coat

H&M

Long Wool-Blend Coat

The coolest way to wear this menswear-inspired style? Over a feminine dress.

Topshop

Leopard Jacquard Duster Coat

Topshop is a duster seeker's dream.

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Shop pink coats:

Sandy Liang

Ava Long Coat

Fashion girls will surely covet this Sandy Liang beauty.

Reiss

Forbes Textured Coat

We're patiently waiting for Reiss fan Kate Middleton to wear this feminine coat.

Gucci

Single-Breasted Wool Coat

Gucci is largely to thank for the pink trend.

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Shop fuzzy coats:

Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Tan Mimi Long Blazer

We'd happily resemble a teddy bear in this.

Reformation

Piano Coat

Short and sweet.

ASOS

Paisie Fluffly Teddybear Coat

So so warm.

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Shop animal-print coats:

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Leo Faux Fur Coat

It's not surprising that this cozy coat is quickly selling out.

Topshop Unique

Vaughn Jacket

Yes, zebra print is back.

ASOS

Swing Coat in Leopard Faux Fur

Easy on the eyes and the wallet.

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Shop cape coats:

J.Crew

Wool-Cashmere Cape

You can't go wrong with camel.

ASOS

Parka Cape With Faux Fur Hood

This is perfect for transitional weather.

Iro

Draped Drape Coat

This feels much more elegant than a traditional coat.

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Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.