The 20 Best Wool Coats Will Outlast Every Other Outerwear Trend
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- 31 Oct 2022
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It happens every year: the omniscient fashion powers that be decide one outerwear microtrend is the coat style of the moment, only for that same coat to feel oversaturated—or worse, just over—weeks later. If you're determined to spend winter in a single, beautiful, reliable coat that's also exempt from becoming dated (a tall order, but same), the best wool coats might be up for the challenge.
Wool coats have a certain advantage other styles don't. Whether they're cropped or skimming your ankles, they're often polished enough to be the main attraction of your outfit, not just a well-insulated cover you can't wait to take off. Designer Maria McManus, who's a pro at upscale outerwear with ethically-sourced fabrics, loves to stack layers under her wool coats as temperatures drop. She prefers banded V-neck tops for something elegant, or a cashmere hoodie for a luxe knitwear moment. Some wool coats come out of the box in such gorgeous condition, elevated winter basics are all you need with them, McManus adds. "The right coat doesn’t require much, even [wearing it] over a white T-shirt and old jeans does the trick."
Finding that "right coat" comes down to a balance of first impression aesthetics and plain old function. The higher the percentage of wool in a coat's knit, the warmer you'll be. And overall, "a classic silhouette, superb fit, and quality fabrication is what makes a wool coat last through several seasons," the designer tells us. Shop 20 of our favorite versions that check all three boxes ahead. Read More...
