Baby, It's Bold Outside

This winter, we're ditching our drab and gloomy outerwear layers in favor of the season's best and brightest statement coats. While we love a moody cold weather color palette, there's no denying that the fastest way to refresh your winter wardrobe is to swap out your go-to black coat for one that makes a statement with its color, cut, and feel. From decadent satin to show-stopping faux fur, there's a bold coat out there for every aesthetic and occasion because, to be honest, the winter months are dark enough without adding somber outerwear to the equation.

Ahead, discover the hottest coats for even the chilliest temperatures, plus how to style them.

A Satin Car Coat

Car coats are making a comeback and frankly, we couldn’t be happier. This mid-length style got its start as a practical piece worn back when driving was considered a leisure activity and, as such, they tend towards the lightweight and luxurious. Whether you’re headed to the office or a dinner date, a car coat will get you there in style. Choose a pale pink option for a truly standout moment.

A Tailored Tweed Jacket

As a textile, tweed may never escape its association with academia, suit sets, and businesswear, but we say why even try? Instead, lean in. A tweed jacket with a belted silhouette in a breezy shade of blue is the perfect outer layer for winter workwear. Not only does it brighten up slacks, skirts, and suiting, but it transitions beautifully from chilly day to freezing night.

A Luxurious Faux Fur

Faux fur coats have seen an uptick in popularity of late, for good reason. The cruelty-free color wheel is vast, making it easy to choose a one-of-a-kind hue that uniquely suits your sense of personal style. But not all faux furs are created equally. This winter, we're inspired by the movement of luxurious, long faux fur fibers rather than close-cropped teddy textures. By their very nature, faux furs are subversive and this essential quality can and should extend to styling. Add a pair of combat boots for an edgy, casual look or slip on a pair of pointed mules for a glamorous night out. 

A Classic Trench with a Twist

Trudging through winter becomes a bit easier in a faux leather trench with just a hint of springtime shine in hues that evoke warmer weather. Don’t shy away from an oversized fit: A slouchier silhouette means more room to layer on sweaters. The polished finish of a trench in faux or patent leather begs to be paired with equally eye-catching footwear. Go for the gold — or silver — and add a sleek metallic boot for a look that's an instant modern classic.

A Show-Stopping Puffer

Puffer jackets blur the lines between form and function. Puffers are undeniably toasty, and if you've got one in your closet, you're likely familiar with the almost guilty pleasure that accompanies commuting in your own personal sleeping bag. But the puffer coat's practically doesn't dampen its style status and designers have taken note of this functional coat's potential with an inspired color palette of glossy metallics, icy blues, and shocking shades of neon.

A Sleek Sequin Jacket

Sequins might not come to mind when you think of elevated outerwear but a streamlined sequin coat in a warm neutral color palette — think gold, brass, or rose rather than stark silver — adds an air of sophistication to whatever is worn underneath. While a sleek sequin coat or jacket can hold its own when worn to a high-end affair, we especially love this statement piece when paired with denim and a stellar set of pumps for a low-key night out.