Coat Check: The Seasons' Chicest Outerwear

Six styles to shop now. Because fall is here, and winter is coming...

By Rajni Jacques and Brittany AdamsPublished: Oct 13, 2016 12:45 PM EDT

Brown, Sleeve, Human body, Shoulder, Textile, Collar, Joint, Outerwear, Khaki, Jacket,

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When temperatures drop, it doesn't matter how chic your outfit is if your coat isn't up to par. It's the one thing that can transform your entire fall look in an instant. Thankfully, the Fall runways were teeming with covetable outerwear, and we're breaking down the must-have trends here. From high-fashion puffers to cozy shearlings and long wool dusters, these are the coat styles to invest in now.

The Patchwork Coat

<p>Deconstruction and reconstruction are major themes in fashion for fall. Nail the look with a patchwork coat—<span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"></span>complete with an craftsy-chic outfit underneath. <span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Jacquemus</strong> 'Le Manteau Vest' Long Wool Coat, $1,190, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jacquemus-le-manteau-vest-long-wool-coat/4336665?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Loewe</strong> Top and Pleated Midi Skirt, for similar styles visit <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/loewe?origin=productBrandLink&page=2&top=66" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">BOSS</strong> Zip Booties, $1,095, <a href="http://www.hugoboss.com/us/%27zip-bootie%27-italian-calfskin-zip-ankle-boot/hbna50326443.html?cgid=12001&dwvar_hbna50326443_color=001_Black#start=1" target="_blank">hugoboss.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Stella McCartney</strong> Long Ball Detail Earring, $630, </em><a href="https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/Stella-McCartney-long-ball-detail-earrings-item-11664901.aspx?utm_source=gcdL/ATRVoE&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Linkshareus&utm_content=10&utm_term=USNetwork" target="_blank"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">farfetch.com</em></a></p>

Deconstruction and reconstruction are major themes in fashion for fall. Nail the look with a patchwork coat—complete with an craftsy-chic outfit underneath.

Jacquemus 'Le Manteau Vest' Long Wool Coat, $1,190, nordstrom.com; Loewe Top and Pleated Midi Skirt, for similar styles visit nordstrom.com; BOSS Zip Booties, $1,095, hugoboss.com; Stella McCartney Long Ball Detail Earring, $630, farfetch.com

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Acne Studios</strong> Alexa Punk Pa Check Mix, $1,650, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/acne-studios-alexa-punk-fringe-patchwork-coat/4341026?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>.</p>

Acne Studios Alexa Punk Pa Check Mix, $1,650, nordstrom.com.

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<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Front Row Shop</strong> Suedette Multi-colore Trench Coat, $83, <a href="http://www.frontrowshop.com/product/frs-suedette-colorful-block-collarless-trench-coat" target="_blank">frontrowshop.com</a>.</p>

Front Row Shop Suedette Multi-colore Trench Coat, $83, frontrowshop.com.

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Self-Portrait</strong> Hooded Patchwork Lace Parka, $1,165, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/self-portrait-hooded-lace-parka/4425495?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=MULTI" target="_blank">us.maxmara.com</a>.</p>

Self-Portrait Hooded Patchwork Lace Parka, $1,165, nordstrom.com.

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<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Thomas Tait</strong> Multicolored Patchwork Coat, $2,858, <a href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/products/Thomas-Tait-Boro-multicoloured-patchwork-coat--1048338" target="_blank">matchesfashion.com</a>.</p>

Thomas Tait Multicolored Patchwork Coat, $2,858, matchesfashion.com.

The Puffer Coat

$Whether avant-garde or performance grade, sporty puffers were the biggest outerwear trend to hit the fall runways. We love the juxtaposition of a street-chic denim one with a fairytale-worthy dress (and sexy, over-the-knee boots). Stella McCartney Puffer Coat, for similar styles visit <a href="http://www.stellamccartney.com/us/online/stella-mccartney/women/coats-jackets#{"ytosQuery":"true","department":"main_coats_jackets","gender":"D","brand":"","macro":"","micro":"","season":"A,P,E","color":"","size":"","site":"","section":"","sortRule":"","yurirulename":"searchwithdepartment","microcolor":"","agerange":"","macroMarchio":"","page":"2","productsPerPage":"12","modelnames":"","look":"","washtype":"","fabric":"","prints":"","suggestion":"false","suggestionValue":"","material":"","occasion":"","weight":"","gallery":"","colortype":"","style":"","issale":"","heeltype":"","wedge":"","salesline":"","family":"","environment":"","structure":"","authorlocalized":"","themecollection":"","waist":"","stone":"","filter":"","collection":"","price":"","textSearch":"","totalPages":5}" target="_blank">stellamccartney.com</a>; Erdem dress, for similar styles visit <a href="https://erdem.com/shop" target="_blank">erdem.com</a>; Stuart Weitzman Skyscraper Over the Knee Boot, $875, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/stuart-weitzman-skyscraper-over-the-knee-boot-women/4289463?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=BLACK%20SUEDE" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>.$

Whether avant-garde or performance grade, sporty puffers were the biggest outerwear trend to hit the fall runways. We love the juxtaposition of a street-chic denim one with a fairytale-worthy dress (and sexy, over-the-knee boots).

Stella McCartney Puffer Coat, for similar styles visit stellamccartney.com; Erdem dress, for similar styles visit erdem.com; Stuart Weitzman Skyscraper Over the Knee Boot, $875, nordstrom.com.

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<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Bernardo</strong> Packable Jacket, $178, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bernardo-packable-jacket-with-down-primaloft-fill-regular-petite/4476224?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>.</p>

Bernardo Packable Jacket, $178, nordstrom.com.

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Stella McCartney</strong> Crop Quilted Puffer Jacket, $1,240, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/stella-mccartney-crop-quilted-puffer-jacket/4422840?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>.</p>

Stella McCartney Crop Quilted Puffer Jacket, $1,240, nordstrom.com.

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Topshop</strong> Satin Puffer Jacket, $210, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/topshop-satin-puffer-jacket/4501528?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>.</p>

Topshop Satin Puffer Jacket, $210, nordstrom.com.

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">MICHAEL Michael Kors</strong> Packable Down Zip Front Jacket, $180, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael-michael-kors-packable-down-zip-front-jacket-regular-petite/4357480?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>.</p>

MICHAEL Michael Kors Packable Down Zip Front Jacket, $180, nordstrom.com.

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The Novelty Coat

<p>The antidote to ever-shrinking hours of daylight: A statement-making coat. Whether it features interesting hardware or comes in bubble gum pink, choose a special style that makes you smile. </p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Simone Rocha</strong> 'Sparkle' Long Wool Blend Coat, $3,350, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/simone-rocha-sparkle-long-wool-blend-coat/4376561?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Missoni</strong> Jacket, $1,779, <a href="http://www.missoni.com/us/missoni/women/jacket_cod41635647qv.html#itemPage=4&bw=1" target="_blank">missoni.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Missoni</strong> Pants, $932, <a href="http://www.missoni.com/us/missoni/women/pant_cod36848746fl.html#itemPage=4&bw=1" target="_blank">missoni.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Simone Rocha</strong> Mary Jane Pump, $905, </em><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/simone-rocha-mary-jane-pump-women/4376573?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">nordstrom.com</em></a></p>

The antidote to ever-shrinking hours of daylight: A statement-making coat. Whether it features interesting hardware or comes in bubble gum pink, choose a special style that makes you smile.

Simone Rocha 'Sparkle' Long Wool Blend Coat, $3,350, nordstrom.com; Missoni Jacket, $1,779, missoni.com; Missoni Pants, $932, missoni.com; Simone Rocha Mary Jane Pump, $905, nordstrom.com

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">MSGM</strong> Ruffled Coat, $886, <a href="https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/msgm-ruffled-coat-item-11631468.aspx?storeid=9724&from=listing&tglmdl=1&ffref=lp_pic_1122_5_" target="_blank">farfetch.com</a>.</p>

MSGM Ruffled Coat, $886, farfetch.com.

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<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Julien David</strong> Rivet Detail Paneled Wool Coat, $1,695, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/julien-david-rivet-detail-paneled-wool-coat/4337876?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>. </p>

Julien David Rivet Detail Paneled Wool Coat, $1,695, nordstrom.com.

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Comme des Garcons</strong> Double Breasted Floral Jacquard Coat, $1,733, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/comme-des-garcons-double-breasted-floral-jacquard-coat/4443349?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>. </p>

Comme des Garcons Double Breasted Floral Jacquard Coat, $1,733, nordstrom.com.

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<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Peter Pilotto</strong> Multi Geo Print Coat, $2,215, <a href="http://www.avenue32.com/us/multi-geo-print-full-length-cardigan/PET00316030138.html?dwvar_PET00316030138_color=082&cgid=null#q=coats&sz=30&start=25" target="_blank">avenue32.com</a>.</p>

Peter Pilotto Multi Geo Print Coat, $2,215, avenue32.com.

The Shearling Coat

<p>Every woman needs a cozy-as-can-be shearling to dress up or down all season long. Strike the perfect high-low balance by wearing yours with wide leg leather trousers.<span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Acne Studios</strong> 'Fayette' Oversize Genuine Shearling Coat, $3,300, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/acne-studios-fayette-oversize-genuine-shearling-coat/4341100?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">IRO</strong> 'Mia' Stripe Cotton & Modal Shirt, $179, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/iro-mia-stripe-cotton-modal-shirt/4303486?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">IRO</strong> Bird Leather Trousers, $1,150, <a href="https://www.iroparis.com/us_en/bird-leather-pants.html" target="_blank">iroparis.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Vince</strong> 'Portia' Pointy Toe Pump, $375, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vince-portia-pointy-toe-pump-women/4421550?&cm_mmc=Mindshare_Nordstrom-_-WAP_October-_-Hearst-_-proactive" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Paula Mendoza</strong> ring, for similar styles visit </em><a href="https://www.paulamendoza.com/eshop/" target="_blank"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">paulamendoza.com</em></a></p>

Every woman needs a cozy-as-can-be shearling to dress up or down all season long. Strike the perfect high-low balance by wearing yours with wide leg leather trousers.

Acne Studios 'Fayette' Oversize Genuine Shearling Coat, $3,300, nordstrom.com; IRO 'Mia' Stripe Cotton & Modal Shirt, $179, nordstrom.com; IRO Bird Leather Trousers, $1,150, iroparis.com; Vince 'Portia' Pointy Toe Pump, $375, nordstrom.com; Paula Mendoza ring, for similar styles visit paulamendoza.com