For anyone who resides in a colder region, there comes a point in the winter when you hit a wall with clothing. It’s not that you no longer care, but it can become tiring to choose between having a chic winter look or being warm. Every morning can feel like a drawn-out battle between wearing practical pieces or something pretty that you know you’ll freeze in. But what if I told you that you didn’t have to choose? There is, in fact, one winter staple that can solve all your woes: a wool coat.
While no one can legitimately argue a wool coat is a brand-new trend (it is a winter staple, after all), it still has seen an uptick in popularity over the past season. This coat can be spotted everywhere, from the runways to the racks at Nordstrom to the streets of major fashion capitals. However, it’s not the prevalence of this coat that makes it the perfect solution to any wardrobe crux. It’s the coat’s versatility. It’s arguably one of the best pieces you can invest in because it can come in many colors, cuts, and variations, and it can make any outfit look 10 times more luxurious.
To prove that point, I’ve scoured Instagram to find 28 wool-coat outfit ideas from people living in New York, Paris, London, and other cities. Plus, I’ve identified easy outfit formulas that show how to style a wool coat easily. These outfits prove that this “basic” can break you out of your winter funk once and for all.
