Coat Check! Winter's Must-Have Coats

See the hottest styles and trends in winter outerwear.

Coat Check - There’s nothing special about wearing the same ol' pea coat season after season. This time, look for color, details, fur, a belt, unique buttons or beading.

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Coat Check - There’s nothing special about wearing the same ol' pea coat season after season. This time, look for color, details, fur, a belt, unique buttons or beading.

Coat With Character - From a necessity it has now become fashionable, with a range from trendy trenches and sleek pea coats to bright bombers and patent jackets.

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Coat With Character - From a necessity it has now become fashionable, with a range from trendy trenches and sleek pea coats to bright bombers and patent jackets.

Bubble - Bubble coats are big, cozy and a whole lot prettier this season. When you wear a bubble coat, be careful of wearing too many layers. With so much volume, you risk making yourself look like the Michelin Tire Man.

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Bubble - Bubble coats are big, cozy and a whole lot prettier this season. When you wear a bubble coat, be careful of wearing too many layers. With so much volume, you risk making yourself look like the Michelin Tire Man.

Bubble Makeover - Designers are adding pizzazz to puffy coats by streamlining the shape while retaining the warmth. So, if you're not into big and bulky, look for a slimmed down version.

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Bubble Makeover - Designers are adding pizzazz to puffy coats by streamlining the shape while retaining the warmth. So, if you're not into big and bulky, look for a slimmed down version.

Feminine Details - A tailored jacket with strategically placed ruffles or bows is versatile and looks just as appropriate dressed up as it does dressed down.

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Feminine Details - A tailored jacket with strategically placed ruffles or bows is versatile and looks just as appropriate dressed up as it does dressed down.

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Vest - Fellas, if you don’t have a down vest in your wardrobe, consider picking one up. A vest will go from fall to winter, to your 9 AM class to your 10 PM date without missing a beat, while keeping stylish and warm in the process.

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Vest - Fellas, if you don’t have a down vest in your wardrobe, consider picking one up. A vest will go from fall to winter, to your 9 AM class to your 10 PM date without missing a beat, while keeping stylish and warm in the process.

Leather - Leather jackets really do work with almost everything, everywhere. If you must have the real thing, there are tons around. But you may want to consider patent or faux leather, and what’s even better – they’re still fly and a lot easier on your wallet.

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Leather - Leather jackets really do work with almost everything, everywhere. If you must have the real thing, there are tons around. But you may want to consider patent or faux leather, and what’s even better – they’re still fly and a lot easier on your wallet.

Burst of Color - Fall in love with color. Not only because it’s the fashionable thing to do, but when everything else looks grey and drab, it’s nice to bring some cheerfulness with a chic, colorful coat.

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Burst of Color - Fall in love with color. Not only because it’s the fashionable thing to do, but when everything else looks grey and drab, it’s nice to bring some cheerfulness with a chic, colorful coat.

Trench - This is one coat that will always be in style, making it a fabulous investment piece. Like a little black dress, you can wear a trench <i>(no matter the color)</i> over and over without worrying whether it’s out or in.

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Trench - This is one coat that will always be in style, making it a fabulous investment piece. Like a little black dress, you can wear a trench <i>(no matter the color)</i> over and over without worrying whether it’s out or in.

Fabolous - Plaid is the number one trend in outerwear, not to mention a hot trend for fall in general. Go with the classic black and red print or make things more interesting with purple, green and everything in between.

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Fabolous - Plaid is the number one trend in outerwear, not to mention a hot trend for fall in general. Go with the classic black and red print or make things more interesting with purple, green and everything in between.

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Short vs. Long - Fashionistas have long played a tug-of-war of sorts when choosing the right length in coats. Long or short? Choose long – make sure you keep the rest of the outfit simple. Choose short – make sure your booty looks bootylicious.

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Short vs. Long - Fashionistas have long played a tug-of-war of sorts when choosing the right length in coats. Long or short? Choose long – make sure you keep the rest of the outfit simple. Choose short – make sure your booty looks bootylicious.

Coattail - For something more unusual that covers your backside while still showing off your curves, there’s the military inspired tail-coat. It will add polish to every outfit - even your T-shirt and jeans!

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Coattail - For something more unusual that covers your backside while still showing off your curves, there’s the military inspired tail-coat. It will add polish to every outfit - even your T-shirt and jeans!

Big Collars - Keep your neck warm and your look smart with a jacket that has an extra big collar. Styled down, high collars are not only chic, but once popped up, is also a wintry lifesaver. No scarf needed.

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Big Collars - Keep your neck warm and your look smart with a jacket that has an extra big collar. Styled down, high collars are not only chic, but once popped up, is also a wintry lifesaver. No scarf needed.

Silhouettes - This fall and winter, the new silhouettes are more architectural, with designers playing with fabric, folds and flare, shaping pieces in gorgeous ways. Pyramid trapeze shapes, futurist space age looks, and cocoon fashions have all been ways to manipulate the ordinary coat.

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Silhouettes - This fall and winter, the new silhouettes are more architectural, with designers playing with fabric, folds and flare, shaping pieces in gorgeous ways. Pyramid trapeze shapes, futurist space age looks, and cocoon fashions have all been ways to manipulate the ordinary coat.

Pea Coat - A list of the best coats for the cooler months is not complete without a pea coat thrown in the mix. With variations on the classic this season, your choice of color, length and style are endless.

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Pea Coat - A list of the best coats for the cooler months is not complete without a pea coat thrown in the mix. With variations on the classic this season, your choice of color, length and style are endless.