The Ultimate Guide to This Season's Biggest Coat Trends

Why we love them: The shape adds all the drama you need to any outfit.

How to wear them: Don't fear the new silhouette — embrace it! Start simple at first by adding a cape to your skinny jeans and flats for a play on proportions. Feeling more adventurous? Work a printed poncho or cape over shorts or a skirt and add thigh-high boots à la Olivia Palermo to up the ante.