Types of Coats and Jackets 2024

faux-shearling

Levi's Faux Shearling Long Coat

Now 20% Off

Shearling style coats are bound to keep you extra warm even on the coldest of days. For extra warmth, opt for a long shearling coat to keep your legs warm, too!

toggle

LL Bean Women's Classic Lambswool Duffel Coat

Casting a net off the docks, but make it fashion, right? A toggle coat is closely associated with fishermen and has its history in the Navy. This LL Bean one is a winter must-have.

down

Orolay Thickened Down Jacket

Not all puffer coats are down, but all down coats are puffers. Get it? But what is the difference, you ask? Down styles are made specifically using duck or goose feathers for insulation (and extra fluffiness), like THE "Amazon coat," here.

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puffer

Awet Lula Puffer Jacket

And now, here’s your puffer. This one will keep you nice and warm while still making any outfit look good.

parka

Lucky Brand Hooded Reversible Puffer Parka in Dark Army Black

Now 44% Off

This puffer parka is basically two coats in one because it's reversible! It'll keep you feelin' warm and lookin' stylish throughout the upcoming cold months.

anorak

Helly Hansen Vista Hike Anorak

Anorak's are typically a pull-over style coat, occasionally featuring a hood and a drawstring at the waist. This one from trusted winter-wear brand Helly Hansen will be perfect for all of your fall and winter outdoor activities.

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denim

Good American Classic Denim Jacket

You already know this one, duh, but it’s a staple that literally everyone needs in their closets.

leather or faux-leather

Quince 100% Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Now 72% Off

A fall must! Everyone needs a leather or faux-leather jacket for those days that are too cold for a hoodie, but not quite cold enough for a full-on winter coat.

letterman

Superdry College Script Graphic Jersey Bomber Jacket

Going for a sporty look? Get yourself a letterman jacket. It usually has embroidery or a patch of a school—or in this case, the brand's logo—on the front, as well as contrasting stripes on the collar and sleeves.

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peacoat

Allegra K Notched Lapel Double Breasted Pea Coat

Peacoats are usually double-breasted (meaning that they have two columns of buttons), and this one is the perfect transitional piece to throw over your late autumn/ early winter 'fits.

faux-fur

Apparis Skylar Coat

Want to feel like you have a blanket around you at all times? That’s where faux-fur coats come in, because, wow, are they warm. With these, you can get that super-soft, fluffy fur feel but still feel good about wearing it out.

duster

Aqua Long Sleeve Duster

Now 40% Off

Credit: courtesy of Bloomingdale's

Loose-fitting and breezy, a duster is usually left open so it swings with each step. If you're more drawn to neutrals, this simple grey one is calling your name.

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longline

madewell The Alonzo Coat in Bouclé

Credit: courtesy of Madewell

Like the name suggests, these are a longer overcoat style and have a sleek, simple silhouette. And this tan one is undeniably chic.

raincoat

Rains Hooded Coated-Shell Jacket

You’ll def want a trusty, raincoat to prevent you from getting damp and miserable. It’s also another great transitional style; wear it with sweaters in the winter, and then with T-shirts when the weather warms up.

shacket

Good American Plaid Sherpa Shacket

Credit: courtesy of Good American

Wear it as a dress or wear it as a jacket! What a low-key brilliant idea. Loving the color combination of this style.

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double-breasted

Norma Kamali Double Breasted Trench To Knee

Credit: courtesy of Revolve

These have overlapping front flaps with symmetrical columns of buttons on each side, so these styles wrap a little more snug around your body for a tighter fit.

single-breasted

Agnes Orinda Single Breasted Belted Winter Long Coat

If there’s only one column of buttons, then it’s single-breasted. It makes this burgundy coat look minimal and so elegant.

wool

Buck Mason Felted Wool Chore Coat

Credit: courtesy of Buck Mason

If you live in a place with brutal winters, a wool coat definitely keeps any chilly air at bay thanks to its thick, heavy fabric. But just because it’s a v functional material doesn’t mean it can’t be stylish, too. Take this sophisticated Buck Mason one, for instance.

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teddy

A.L.C. Women's Scout Teddy Double-Breasted Coat

Credit: courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue

This is similar to a faux-fur jacket with its degree of fluffiness, but it’s closer to a coarser shearling material.

quilted

Sezane Léopold Jacket

Credit: courtesy of Sezane

The quilted fabric feels like a dream, and it provides insulation since each section usually includes padding. This one has fun patchwork seams that create an interesting pattern.

I'm Cosmopolitan's Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best. I originally moved to New York City to audition for RENT, only to find out that the play closed 10 years ago.

Danielle is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the American and British ready-to-wear markets and handles fashion for all cover and fashion stories in book and online. When she’s not working on print, she covers all the latest fashion trends and news for digital. Danielle started as a Fashion Intern for Cosmopolitan in 2016 and has been with the magazine ever since. Follow her journey in the fashion industry on Instagram.

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