As temperatures drop, the season ahead requires equal parts style and practicality—time to upgrade your collection of the best winter coats. Outerwear is an essential part of the layering game this time of year, so choosing the right coats is crucial. (After all, they’re often the centerpiece of every winter capsule wardrobe.) And since they’re usually the main character of your cold-weather outfits, they should offer sleek design and loads of versatility to complement both casual and dressy occasions.
Judging by the fall-winter 2025 runway trends, classic winter coats updated with subtle modern touches are hot commodities right now. Luxurious faux-fur options walked Khaite, Altuzarra, and Prada, while tailored wool coats anchored Calvin Klein and Toteme. And to help you ace this season’s look, our editors pulled their favorite in-stock options across every category, all inspired by catwalk and street-style trends. Whether you’re in the market for a windproof, insulated puffer jacket or a long, trendy coat that’ll elevate any look, our edit of the best winter coats will make the darkest days of the year the chicest, too.
Glamour’s 2025 winter coats wish list
Best wool winter coats
A wool coat always makes a worthwhile winter investment. These tailored options instantly add a touch of polish to any winter look, and, as demonstrated on this season’s runways, can easily be dressed up or down depending on your destination. Whether you envision wearing them with a button-down and trendy trousers to the office or a chunky knit and slouchy jeans to brunch, these topcoats are wardrobe workhorses you’ll rely on over and over.
Best winter puffer jackets
Puffers are the obvious choice for facing the elements during the coldest, windiest, snowiest days of the year. Our favorite parkas and puffy jackets offer all the right functional details—wind-resistant linings, water-repellent exteriors, cozy hoods—all while boasting of-the-moment edge and stylish detailing. These down coats can combat sleet, slush, and other unfavorable conditions (bomb cyclones, anyone?), while still keeping your outfits feeling fresh.
Best cropped winter jackets
Sometimes, mid-thigh silhouettes are too overwhelming; that’s where cropped jackets come into play. (It doesn’t hurt that short silhouettes are trending for 2025.) Need something for running errands? Searching for packable picks befitting a weekend adventure? Looking for wool mainstays that lend that extra bit of polish? These jackets are just right—and won’t swallow your outfits whole.
Best faux-fur winter coats
Faux-fur coats are another dependable cold-weather solution, and considering they popped up on nearly every fall-winter catwalk, they’ll keep you right on trend this year. A more glamorous option than your standard winter coat, these editor-approved favorites were inspired by all the amazing pieces we spotted across the runways—just with slightly more realistic price points. From lengthier silhouettes with old-school Hollywood drama to leopard-print stunners perfect for a night out, these picks have every mood covered.
Best leather winter coats
These might not have goose down, but leather jackets will still keep you plenty warm, all while echoing all the street-style trends we saw during Fashion Month. Whether you go for the real deal or more affordable faux leather, high-quality construction is always a must. We made sure to include picks that are built to last, including slick trenches and boho finds with faux-fur trim; they’re all stylish pieces that can be easily layered on those extra-cold days.
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