The Warmest Coats For Winter That Don't Skimp on Style

For really, REALLY cold days, I'm all about a parka. As a size 12ish girl, I like my puffy parkas tailored to my curves — no boxy fits here. An unexpected color, like the white of this Warm Tech Coat ($150, originally $170), feels like a slap in the face to Old Man Winter and works with everything. Add a belt and voila, instant Bond girl vibes.

On crazy cold days, smart layers are a lifesaver. Combinging Uniqlo's Stretch Wool Blended Down Coat ($130, originally $170) and HEATTECH Tights ($20) will keep everything toasty — without bulk. As for the giths — with women's sizes ranging up to XL and men's sizes to pick from too — they're a go-to for all shapes (yep, I'm rocking a men's pair with hidden crotch pouch and proud of it...).

For days that are cold but not in a life threatening way, I like to reach for something other than a parka. A stylish yet warm pick like this Coach Curly Coat ($1077, originally $1795) is always part of my winter survival kit. Anything furry is going to add bulk of course, but I urge all body types to give it a try. I don't believe in opting out of a fashion moment — especially one this warm and snuggly — based on your size or shape, so I say pair your fuzzy with skinny jeans and a I'm-Cooler-Than-You attitude and you're good!

Finally, don't forget about those lighter wool coats that got you through Fall — with more smart layering you can work these into your January rotation, no problem. I love Uniqlo's Ultra Light Down Vest ($50, originally $60) — it's super thin and keeps your core secretly warm when layered under a thinner coat, like this Eileen Fisher Kimono ($313, originally $448). And as with the tights, these vests come in a range of sizes across both women's and men's, so it's just a matter of finding your best fit (a men's medium pour moi).