Coats Fashion Girlies Are Wearing as It Gets Colder: Five Styles to Know
Cropped and patterned styles
A cropped trench offers a shorter take on a classic, polished coat. It can be worn over a fitted knit with wide-leg jeans, creating a defined waist and an easy layered outfit.
Patterned coats, including bold checks and plaids, bring texture and personality to fall clothing. Wearing one over a monochromatic outfit lets the print stand out without competing with other pieces.
Color and a defined waist
Colorful faux fur adds a bright, textured layer. A simple sweater, sleek denim and boots keep the rest of the outfit streamlined, while burgundy is noted as a popular color that has been trending.
A belted coat can define the silhouette while keeping layered clothing looking polished. The writer also describes it as a preferred everyday option for cooler days because it wraps the wearer warmly.
An everyday puffer option
A puffer jacket can work with a miniskirt and chunky boots or with jeans and a baseball cap. The article presents it as a versatile everyday coat, regardless of how it is styled.
Aiyana Ishmael, Cosmopolitan’s style editor, covers fashion and its relationship with culture and the zeitgeist. She is an award-winning journalist from Miami, Florida, and a Florida A&M graduate.
About Aiyana Ishmael
Ishmael is a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30: Media honoree. Her debut romance novella, PASSING GAME, is scheduled for release in March 2027 through 831 Stories/Simon & Schuster.
Key points
- Cropped trenches pair well with fitted knits and wide-leg jeans.
- Patterned coats stand out over monochromatic outfits.
- Colorful faux fur and belted coats offer distinct ways to layer.
- Puffers can be styled with skirts or casual jeans.