6 Major Coat Trends That'll Become Your Go-To Looks This Winter

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Third only to our jeans and our sweatpants is a great coat we can live in all fall and winter. We want a coat or jacket we can wear every day, a basic that's not so basic but the kind of outerwear that makes the whole outfit. That's exactly what we've found for you here: a collection of coats — casual jackets, coats with hoods, you name it — that you can throw on at a moment's notice and feel pulled together walking out the door.

These six coat styles, rooted in winter's biggest trends, are both functional and all fashion. They're pieces that can be layered or worn on their own, even if you've just got your pajamas on underneath. From the wool overshirt jacket (or "shacket") to more luxurious-looking shearling coats, we suspect you'll find something in this set to suit your style this season and well beyond.

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Puffers
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Puffers

Not just a trend, but a winter essential, the puffer's earned its place in our closet this season with bright colors and bolder shapes that add just the right amount of drama.

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Overshirts
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Overshirts

It's just like your favorite flannel, but heavier with wool finishes that are meant to keep you cozy all season. We'll throw these on around the house and style with jeans and over dresses to layer up through the winter — even under our heavier coats and jackets.

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Throwback Fleeces
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Throwback Fleeces

Slightly retro and sporty, this season's fleece got a designer upgrade. The texture will win you over — and so will these contemporary takes on the sporty staple.

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Plush Shearling Details
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Plush Shearling Details

Shearling lining and all-over plush shearling fabrics are comfy, functional, and seriously luxe-looking. We love that these pieces become the center of any outfit and can be dressed up or dressed down.

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The Leather Look
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The Leather Look

In all its varying iterations, the leather look is here in a big way. Think sleek patent finishes, supple trenches, and tailored overshirts — any of these pieces will add sophistication and polish to all your other layers.

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Quilted Jackets
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Quilted Jackets

Like a puffer, albeit sleeker, quilted outerwear is eye-catching but understated enough to become your go-to jacket.