9 Covetable Coats for Any Occasion

This season, step out of the outerwear box: Stand out in a sea of black with designs as unique as they are versatile.

Banana Republic

$9 Covetable Coats For Any Occasion \\ Banana Republic Gray Overcoat$

This collarless number gets its clean look from chic grosgrain ribbon trim and almost-invisible hook-and-eye closures (no buttons here)! Nubby tweed goes equally well with slim jeans or a chiffon midi skirt.

Polyester-nylon coat, $225; bananarepublic.com.

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Ann Taylor

Animal prints go with everything, especially when in the shape of a sleek, leather-trimmed topper. A double row of buttons adds to the graphic, '60s-inspired feel.

Acrylic-polyester-wool coat, $278; anntaylor.com (available in mid-September).

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Raoul

A bright white collarless design (shown here over a See by Chloe minidress) is the perfect day-to-night transitional piece. Ladylike over a tiered dress, it can go minimalist chic when paired with leather leggings.

Wool coat, $385; raoul.com for stores.

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Zara

This three-tone car coat has the avant-garde flair of a much more expensive piece. Inverted lapels and flap pockets give it a menswear-with-a-twist feel.

Wool coat, $170; zara.com for stores.

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J.Crew

A naval-inspired trench looks fresh in a warm caramel hue. Classic details like gold buttons, cinched wrists and a tie belt make it a timeless investment piece.

Wool coat, $325; jcrew.com.

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Michael Michael Kors

"9 Covetable Coats For Any Occasion" // Faux fur tan overcoat

This light-as-air crumpled twill coat has a luxurious faux fur shawl collar for plenty of warmth—no scarf necessary.

Polyester and acrylic coat, $325; netaporter.com.

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French Connection

"9 Covetable Coats For Any Occasion" // Camel Wrap Coat

Channel Ali MacGraw in Love Story with a camel wrap coat. An ankle-length hemline and waist-cinching sash belt create a long, lean line.

Wool-polyamide-cashmere coat, $288; frenchconnection.com.

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Quiksilver

"9 Covetable Coats For Any Occasion" // Dark Gray Overcoat

Toggle coats are so Brit chic, we can almost picture Kate Middleton out shopping in this cozy charcoal number. A hood and deep pockets make this the perfect choice for even the wettest, windiest of days.

Wool-polyester coat, $180; quiksilver.com.

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