Seven Coats to Wear Now and Later

Wear it over jeans, a tee & flats now, then layer it with long gloves, a scarf and high boots later.

"Orelia" Leather-Trimmed Wool Coat, $510, Kain, netaporter.com

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You could wear the vest inside the jacket, too—but then again, why would you want to? "Hanneli" Jacket With Vest, $795, Elizabeth and James, Shopbop.com

Choose a soft wool moto style instead of a stiff leather version: it looks just as badass, but layers so much better under winter coats.

"Melody" Floral Lined Biker Jacket, $163.84, Minkpink, Asos.com

Toss the vest over a summer-y sundress right now, then throw it back inside the parka once it hits tights weather.

"Lauren" Fur Parka, $458, Patterson J. Kincaid, Shopbop.com

Buy it a size bigger than you think. You can use the belt to cinch the silhouette over a dress now, because you'll want the extra armhole room to wear it over sweaters later.

"Harper" Trench Coat, $329, Club Monaco, Shopbop.com

Slim puffers are the best for layering under winter jackets, and this one has a sporty, collegiate vibe we'd proudly wear right now.

Check Quilted Jacket, $86.23, River Island, Asos.com

As a cropped jacket or drop waist coat, it's pleasantly off-kilter.

"Anise" Convertible Twill Coat, $795, J Brand, Netaporter.com

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