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The Most Fabulous Coats for Every Age

From plush pink toppers to brocade sensations...

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From plush pink toppers to brocade sensations, these are the best jackets for the fall season.

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20s: Make a plush pink jacket your signature piece

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">STYLIST'S TIP:&nbsp;</strong><span>Balance a voluminous fur with tapered pants.</span></p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><br></em></p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">From top left, clockwise: <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">J. Crew</strong> coat, $395. <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/" target="_blank">jcrew.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Irene Neuwirth</strong> earrings, <a href="http://ireneneuwirth.com/" target="_blank">ireneneuwirth.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Chico's</strong> pants, $89, <a href="https://www.chicos.com/store/" target="_blank">chicos.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Clarins</strong> Joli Rouge Brilliant Lipstick in Rose Blossom, $28, <a href="http://www.clarinsusa.com/" target="_blank">clarinsusa.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Jimmy Choo</strong> bag, $2,250,&nbsp;<a href="http://us.jimmychoo.com/en/home" target="_blank">jimmychoo.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Prabal Gurung</strong> top, $675, <a href="https://prabalgurung.com/" target="_blank">prabalgurung.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Piamita </strong>dress, $460, <a href="http://piamita.com/" target="_blank">piamita.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Pandora Jewelry </strong>ring, $300, <a href="http://www.pandora.net/" target="_blank">pandora.net</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry</strong> choker, $308, <a href="https://www.intermixonline.com/" target="_blank">intermixonline.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Stuart Weitzman</strong> sandal, $455, <a href="http://www.stuartweitzman.com/home/" target="_blank">stuartweitzman.com</a>.<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></em><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></p>

STYLIST'S TIP: Balance a voluminous fur with tapered pants.


From top left, clockwise: J. Crew coat, $395. jcrew.com; Irene Neuwirth earrings, ireneneuwirth.com; Chico's pants, $89, chicos.com; Clarins Joli Rouge Brilliant Lipstick in Rose Blossom, $28, clarinsusa.com; Jimmy Choo bag, $2,250, jimmychoo.com; Prabal Gurung top, $675, prabalgurung.com; Piamita dress, $460, piamita.com; Pandora Jewelry ring, $300, pandora.net; Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry choker, $308, intermixonline.com; Stuart Weitzman sandal, $455, stuartweitzman.com.

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30s: Shine on in a tailored knee-length brocade coat

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">STYLIST'S TIP:&nbsp;</strong><span>Intricate outerwear gives everyday denim a luxe touch.</span></p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor"><br></strong></em></p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor"></strong><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Stella McCartney</strong> dress, $1,095, <a href="https://shop.meltsflow.com/" target="_blank">shopBAZAAR.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Lisette L Montréal</strong> shirt, $135, <a href="https://lisettel.com/" target="_blank">lisettel.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Pomellato</strong> earrings, $3,600, <a href="http://pomellato.com/" target="_blank">pomellato.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Aveda</strong> Petal Essence Eye Definer in Black Orchid, $17, <a href="http://www.aveda.com/index.tmpl" target="_blank">aveda.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Guess</strong> jeans, $98, <a href="http://shop.guess.com/" target="_blank">shop.guess.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Dezso by Sara Beltrán</strong> necklace, $28,000, <a href="https://dezsosara.com/" target="_blank">dezsosara.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Alberta Ferretti</strong> bag, $1,185, <a href="http://albertaferretti.com/" target="_blank">albertaferretti.com</a>;&nbsp;<strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Peter Pilotto</strong> coat, $4,255, <a href="https://shop.meltsflow.com/" target="_blank">shopBAZAAR.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Hermès </strong>watch, $23,300, <a href="http://www.hermes.com/index_us.html" target="_blank">hermes.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">AGL</strong> shoe, $444, <a href="http://www.agl.com/us/" target="_blank">agl.com</a>.<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></em></p>

STYLIST'S TIP: Intricate outerwear gives everyday denim a luxe touch.


Stella McCartney dress, $1,095, shopBAZAAR.com; Lisette L Montréal shirt, $135, lisettel.com; Pomellato earrings, $3,600, pomellato.com; Aveda Petal Essence Eye Definer in Black Orchid, $17, aveda.com; Guess jeans, $98, shop.guess.com; Dezso by Sara Beltrán necklace, $28,000, dezsosara.com; Alberta Ferretti bag, $1,185, albertaferretti.comPeter Pilotto coat, $4,255, shopBAZAAR.com; Hermès watch, $23,300, hermes.com; AGL shoe, $444, agl.com.

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40s: Go casual cool with a hooded utilitarian parka

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">STYLIST'S TIP:&nbsp;</strong>An army green jacket toughens up a girly dress.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor"><br></strong></em></p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor"></strong></span></em><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Brock Collection</strong> dress, $4,290, <a href="http://www.brocknewyork.com/" target="_blank">brocknewyork.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Moncler</strong> jacket, $1,975, <a href="http://moncler.com" target="_blank">moncler.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Ralph Lauren</strong> watch, $21,800, <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/home/index.jsp?ab=Geo_iUS_rUS_dUS" target="_blank">ralphlauren.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Lancôme</strong> Grandiôse Liner in Matte Noir, $32, <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/" target="_blank">lancome-usa.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Sidney Garber</strong> necklace, $18,200, <a href="http://sidneygarber.com/" target="_blank">sidneygarber.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Maison Mayle</strong> shirt, $795, <a href="http://maisonmayle.com/" target="_blank">maisonmayle.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Vahan</strong> earrings, $2,625, <a href="http://www.vahanjewelry.com/" target="_blank">vahanjewelry.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Le Vian </strong>clutch, $799, <a href="http://levian.com/brandedbylevian/" target="_blank">levian.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">The Frye Company </strong>boot, $528, <a href="http://www.thefryecompany.com/" target="_blank">thefryecompany.com</a></em><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">.</em></span><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"></em></span></p>

STYLIST'S TIP: An army green jacket toughens up a girly dress.


Brock Collection dress, $4,290, brocknewyork.com; Moncler jacket, $1,975, moncler.com; Ralph Lauren watch, $21,800, ralphlauren.com; Lancôme Grandiôse Liner in Matte Noir, $32, lancome-usa.com; Sidney Garber necklace, $18,200, sidneygarber.com; Maison Mayle shirt, $795, maisonmayle.com; Vahan earrings, $2,625, vahanjewelry.com; Le Vian clutch, $799, levian.com; The Frye Company boot, $528, thefryecompany.com.

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50s: Embrace your wild side with an animal-print coat

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">STYLIST'S TIP:&nbsp;</strong>A pop of leopard enlivens any look.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor"><br></strong></em></p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Canvas by Lands' End</strong> shirt, $70, <a href="http://www.landsend.com/canvas-by-lands-end/?cm_re=canvasbylandsend_2016" target="_blank">canvasbylandsend.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Forevermark </strong>bangle, <a href="http://forevermark.com/" target="_blank">forevermark.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Longchamp </strong>coat, $2,360, <a href="http://www.longchamp.com/" target="_blank">longchamp.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Kimora Lee Simmons</strong> pants, $895, <a href="http://www.kls.com/" target="_blank">kls.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Tom Ford </strong>Shimmer Shot in Lust for Life, $45, <a href="http://www.tomford.com/" target="_blank">tomford.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Movado</strong> watch, $1,295, <a href="http://www.movado.com/" target="_blank">movado.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Roberto Coin </strong>necklace, $7,000, <a href="https://us.robertocoin.com/" target="_blank">robertocoin.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Moschino Couture </strong>cardigan, $975,&nbsp;<a href="http://moschino.com/" target="_blank">moschino.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Max Mara </strong>boot, $670, <a href="http://us.maxmara.com/" target="_blank">maxmara.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Antonini</strong> ring, $3,540, <a href="http://www.antonini.it/" target="_blank">antonini.it</a>.</em><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"></em></span><br></p>

STYLIST'S TIP: A pop of leopard enlivens any look.


Canvas by Lands' End shirt, $70, canvasbylandsend.com; Forevermark bangle, forevermark.com; Longchamp coat, $2,360, longchamp.com; Kimora Lee Simmons pants, $895, kls.com; Tom Ford Shimmer Shot in Lust for Life, $45, tomford.com; Movado watch, $1,295, movado.com; Roberto Coin necklace, $7,000, robertocoin.com; Moschino Couture cardigan, $975, moschino.com; Max Mara boot, $670, maxmara.com; Antonini ring, $3,540, antonini.it.

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60s: Opt for a traditional overcoat in classic plaid

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">STYLIST'S TIP:&nbsp;</strong><span>Soften a mens-wear silhouette with a feminine blouse.</span></p><p><span><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor"><br></strong></em></span></p><p><span><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Sandro </strong>coat, $700, <a href="http://us.sandro-paris.com/" target="_blank">us.sandro-paris.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Bulgari </strong>watch, $7,300, <a href="http://www.bulgari.com/en-us/" target="_blank">bulgari.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Brunello Cucinelli</strong> pants, $3,175, <a href="http://brunellocucinelli.com/en" target="_blank">brunellocucinelli.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Essie </strong>Gel Couture nail polish in Spiked With Style, $12, <a href="http://www.essie.com/" target="_blank">essie.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">John Hardy</strong> bracelet, $795, <a href="http://www.johnhardy.com/" target="_blank">johnhardy.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Tod's</strong> shoe, $745, tods.com; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Boss </strong>camera bag, $1,170, <a href="http://www.hugoboss.com/" target="_blank">hugoboss.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Saint James</strong> sweater, $235, <a href="http://www.saintjamesboutique.com/" target="_blank">saintjamesboutique.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">AG </strong>shirt, $298, <a href="http://www.agjeans.com/home" target="_blank">agjeans.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Eddie Borgo</strong> choker, $380, <a href="http://www.eddieborgo.com/" target="_blank">eddieborgo.com</a>.</em><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"></em></span><br></span></p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"></em></span></p>

STYLIST'S TIP: Soften a mens-wear silhouette with a feminine blouse.


Sandro coat, $700, us.sandro-paris.com; Bulgari watch, $7,300, bulgari.com; Brunello Cucinelli pants, $3,175, brunellocucinelli.com; Essie Gel Couture nail polish in Spiked With Style, $12, essie.com; John Hardy bracelet, $795, johnhardy.com; Tod's shoe, $745, tods.com; Boss camera bag, $1,170, hugoboss.com; Saint James sweater, $235, saintjamesboutique.com; AG shirt, $298, agjeans.com; Eddie Borgo choker, $380, eddieborgo.com.

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70+: Get noticed in a slick patent leather trench

<p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">STYLIST'S TIP:&nbsp;</strong><span>Elevate wardrobe staples with a glossy camel coat.</span></p><p><span><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor"><br></strong></em></span></p><p><span><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Talbots</strong> coat, $799,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.talbots.com/online/home" target="_blank">talbots.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Patek Philippe</strong> watch, $26,080, <a href="http://www.patek.com/en/home" target="_blank">patek.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Nic + Zoe </strong>pants, $148, <a href="https://www.nicandzoe.com/" target="_blank">nicandzoe.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Gucci </strong>Audacious Lipstick in Spring Rose, $39, <a href="http://www.gucci.com/" target="_blank">gucci.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Marni </strong>pants, $1,690, <a href="http://www.marni.com/us" target="_blank">marni.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">J.W. Anderson</strong> top, $1,345,<a href="http://j-w-anderson.com/" target="_blank">j-w-anderson.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">David Yurman</strong> necklace, $3,900, <a href="http://www.davidyurman.com/" target="_blank">davidyurman.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Chloé </strong>boot, $995, <a href="http://www.chloe.com/" target="_blank">chloe.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">Hanut Singh </strong>earrings, $6,800, <a href="http://www.hanutsingh.com/" target="_blank">hanutsingh.com</a>; <strong data-redactor-tag="strong" data-verified="redactor">CH Carolina Herrera</strong> bag, $1,500, <a href="http://www.carolinaherrera.com/" target="_blank">carolinaherrera.com</a>.</em><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"></em></span><br></span></p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space" data-verified="redactor" data-redactor-tag="span" data-redactor-class="redactor-invisible-space"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"></em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

STYLIST'S TIP: Elevate wardrobe staples with a glossy camel coat.


Talbots coat, $799, talbots.com; Patek Philippe watch, $26,080, patek.com; Nic + Zoe pants, $148, nicandzoe.com; Gucci Audacious Lipstick in Spring Rose, $39, gucci.com; Marni pants, $1,690, marni.com; J.W. Anderson top, $1,345,j-w-anderson.com; David Yurman necklace, $3,900, davidyurman.com; Chloé boot, $995, chloe.com; Hanut Singh earrings, $6,800, hanutsingh.com; CH Carolina Herrera bag, $1,500, carolinaherrera.com.

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