This assortment keeps true to the practical approach of coat-wearing—think versatile styles with a stylish aesthetic. These are the kind of coats you can wear year after year. You will find closet classics, such as faux fur and teddy coats in earthy tones, sleek tailored options in classic colors, and of course, plenty of trenches, faux leather pieces, quilted styles, and even animal-print picks to make the transition to the season ahead all the easier.
Below, find our roundup of the best affordable fall coats, all under $350.
The Trench Coat
As soon as the weather starts dipping in temperatures, it’s only right to reach for a timeless trench coat. The ultimate layering essential, the seasonal staple provides just the right amount of warmth, and even features a roomy enough fit to compliment your chunkiest of sweaters. The best part? This season’s assortment look as good as their price points. Turn to classic khaki choices from Zara, Mango, Levi’s, and Mercer Collective, or opt for The Frankie Shop’s sleek gray style for a slightly edgier version. Meanwhile, bright white trench coats from Uniqlo and Banana Republic will be the chic centerpieces of all your all-white winter outfits to come.
The Wool Overcoat
A menswear-inspired wool overcoat will have serious stylistic mileage in your cold-weather capsule wardrobe. Just take the below options, for example. Gap’s cherry red coat is an all-in-one-outfit in itself, pairing well with everything from black leggings to blue jeans. Neutral options in black, gray, and camel are a classic for a reason, with styles from Mango and H&M to & Other Stories and Source Unknown leading the charge. Otherwise, reach for Pistola Denim’s olive green overcoat or Aves les Villes herringbone hero, both of which layer perfectly over Fair Isle sweaters and simple gray hoodies to crisp shirting and chic cardigans.
The Countryside Coat
There’s no denying it: preppy countryside coats are taking over our fall and winter shopping carts. A close fashion relative to the corduroy-trimmed barn jacket, the below coats from H&M, Barbour, J.Crew, and Aligne will transport you straight to the Cotswolds’ cobblestone streets. Editor’s tip: Bring your rubber Wellies to really bring the look home. Scarf-adorned coats from Zara and Mango belong here, too. Who could resist a two-in-one winter special, after all? Brave the elements in a quilted black coat from Massimo Dutti and when all else fails, Uniqlo x JW Anderson’s hoodle toggle-coat is a chic choice to come back to again-and-again.
The Wrap Coat
Wrap up in something chic (and cozy!) this fall and winter, like one of the below coats from Banana Republic and & Other Stories to Sam Edelman and J.Crew. Belted leather trenches from Aritzia and Open Edit transition from nine-to-nine seamlessly, while DL1961’s denim wrap coat will be a fixture in your off-duty wardrobe. Styling-wise, pair the latter with a retro sneaker and cashmere sweater—and on especially chilly days, layer in a cute beanie and fluffy scarf.
The Snuggly Shearling Coat
Yes, the time is now to secure your snuggly shearling coat. Why wait for sub-zero temperatures to layer up in the below options from Zara, Avec les Filles, H&M, or Mango, after all? Fabulous faux furs also deserve their praise—shop Apparis’s caramel-colored choice, Gap’s winter white coat, or there’s even a furry find from Gu’s latest collaboration with Rokh, which features a high-neck silhouette with buckle detailing. Whichever you choose, all you need underneath is one of the many closet basics, say a slim-fit turtleneck or lightweight knit, we can almost guarantee you have tucked away in your drawers already.
The Animal-Print Coat
First there was the leopard-print skirt, and now, the leopard-print coat. The latter is a particular favorite amongst Vogue editors and even celebrities (here’s looking at you, Hailey Bieber). Truly statement-making, the below edit from Mango and Apparis to Zara and Free People demand your attention. We’re not completely leopard-print biased, either. Michael x Michael Kors’s zebra-print coat is a festive alternative for when you’re interested in seeing something other than spots.
