If you've been stretching your kids' Fall coats out for as long as humanly possible, it's officially time to make the leap into arctic-chill territory. These 20 heavy-duty jackets for boys and girls are meant to hold up to snow, wind, ice, and rain — whether they're outdoor adventuring or just en route to school. There's something for everyone — no matter your style or budget!
Ralph Lauren's classic Racer jacket ($79, originally $155) is an everyday essential.
Dress it up or dress it down, Old Navy's quilted bomber jacket ($20, originally $40) goes with everything.
Your girl's guaranteed to rock ski school in this fun patterned jacket ($140) from Obermeyer.
Your abominable snowman won't have to worry about the chill in the air when he's wearing Hatley's reversible ice monster jacket ($80).
Now the little girl who wears her heart on her sleeve can wear it here, there, and everywhere ($192) — thanks, Stella McCartney!
Contrast puffer sleeves give a warm twist to the traditional varsity jacket ($198).
Gray and orange make for a sophisticated color pairing on Toobydoo's cool colorblock coat ($84).
Party on, baby! Appaman's spin on the puffer coat ($78, originally $110) is anything but classic, and it's a whole lot of fun.
He'll be camo-cool in Mini Boden's cozy padded jacket ($39, originally $78) — complete with a detachable lined hood.
A feminine topper for her dressed-up duds, this Kate Mack coat ($102) is made of supersoft fleece.
Pretty polka dots adorn this fleece-lined topper by Mini Boden ($59-$67, originally $84). Choose from four bold, fun colors.
The versatility of this four-in-one jacket from Carter's ($43) means that it'll work in some capacity no matter the forecast.
She'll look downtown-cool in this asymmetrical collar puffer jacket from Gap Kids ($41, originally $65).
We love a good two-in-one, and The North Face's Moondoggy jacket ($120) offers both a hot pink and fun patterned side.
Joules's traditional take on the puffer coat ($38, originally $54) comes with a price tag that'll make you smile.
This one's for the bitty babies — with just two buttons, Widgeon's quilted peplum jacket ($56) is easy to take on and off.
For the traditionalist, J.Crew's Melton Toggle Coat ($248) is a cold-weather wardrobe essential.
This Patagonia pick ($99) features a plush fleece lining on one side and a wild, patterned polyester shell on the other.