10 Investment-Worthy Coats To Buy Now & Wear Forever

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When it comes to clothing worthy of investment, a coat is one of the easiest purchases to justify. After all, not only is it a piece you rely on to keep you warm, it’s also performing the hard sartorial work of coordinating with whatever you might have on underneath.

If you’re ready to add an investment-worthy piece to your outerwear collection, this list has 10 perennially chic coats that brim with sophistication. While they might be pricey, each coat on this list is crafted with impeccable materials in classic styles and hues you’ll wear for years to come. From minimalist quiet luxury staples to menswear-inspired silhouettes — plus, an avant-garde topper with exaggerated proportions — there’s a coat here that’s sure to find its way into your heart. (And shopping cart.)

This Balenciaga Coat With An Exaggerated Hourglass Silhouette

Balenciaga Hourglass Double-Breasted Coat

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Balenciaga is no stranger to groundbreaking fashion — one of the designer’s famous early creations was a “square coat” — and this mid-length double-breasted coat is no exception. Crafted from fully lined stretch wool, this coat features a classic six-button double-breasted front, peak lapels, and two flap-front pockets, with a nipped hourglass silhouette that would look particularly elegant layered over evening wear. It’s an heirloom-quality piece you’ll keep forever and a powerful testimony to the designer’s history.

Sizes: 34 — 40 | Colors: 1

An Oversized Miu Miu Blazer With A Textured Finish

Miu Miu Double-Breasted Velour Wool Blazer

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A double-breasted wool blazer is already a timeless wardrobe essential, and this Miu Miu version includes several upgrades that make it more than worth the splurge. From the au courant oversized silhouette (that effortlessly layers over chunky sweaters and sweatshirts) to the structured wide peak lapels, padded shoulders, and luxe, velvety finish of the wool fabric, this coat demands attention — and a spot in your closet.

Sizes: 36 — 40 | Colors: 1

This Slouchy Camel Wrap Coat

Nanushka Alamo Belted Midi Coat

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Quiet luxury is all about sumptuous high-quality fabrics and minimal silhouettes, which are features this slouchy wrap coat exemplifies. The oversized fit, dropped shoulders, and wrap design make it easy to layer over heavy sweaters — a tie waist allows you to wear the coat closed or open— while the fully-lined wool and silk blend literally wraps you in luxe warmth. Two large patch front pockets have plenty of room for stashing keys or a phone, and the camel shade is a classic versatile neutral that can pair with just about everything in your wardrobe.

Sizes: XX-Small — X-Large | Colors: 1

A Bottega Veneta Coat With Exaggerated Proportions

BOTTEGA VENETA Wool-Blend Felt Coat

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Multiple dramatic lines come together to create this Bottega Veneta coat’s sculptural statement silhouette. Crafted from a smooth and modern wool-blend felt, the hip-length coat features a nipped waist that contrasts with wide lapels and curved sleeves, while flap front pockets create a peplum that echoes the darts at the bodice and back. Avant-garde yet surprisingly easy to style, this is a showstopper you’ll want in your outerwear collection.

Sizes: 36 — 44 | Colors: 1

A Long, Menswear-Inspired Coat By The Row

THE ROW Cassiopea Oversized Grain De Poudre Wool & Mohair-Blend Coat

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Finely woven grain de poudre wool lends this menswear-inspired coat by The Row its polished appearance, which is only enhanced by a streamlined, button-free front. It almost has the appearance of a luxe maxi blazer: Featuring a peak lapel and hidden side seam pockets, this minimalist coat is designed with an oversized silhouette that would be a striking choice over black-tie gowns, but would look just as incredible paired with office attire. If you’re looking for a coat that’s clean, classic, and also totally unique, it’s hard to imagine anything topping this.

Sizes: 0 — 10 | Colors: 1

This Herringbone Cropped Coat From Gucci

GUCCI Beige & Black Buttoned Coat

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A statement coat for transitional weather, this Gucci coat justifies its worth with classic menswear-inspired details like a boxy fit and herringbone-patterned wool tweed fabric and a notched lapel. This timeless design is made even more luxe with the addition of velvet trim and gold-toned logo-engraved buttons. It’s a hip-length coat guaranteed to win admiration as well as a top spot in your cold-weather lineup.

Sizes: 38 — 40 | Colors: 1

A Double-Breasted Camel Hair Coat

Max Mara Elmi Double Breasted Camel Hair Coat

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Lovers of classic tailoring to the front: This Max Mara camel coat is rife with elements that typify the designer’s timeless aesthetic. From details like notched lapels and a six-button double-breasted front flanked by two flap pockets — with a martingale belt at the back — this coat will add a tailored touch to office wear and casual ensembles alike. Partially lined and crafted from versatile (and neutral) 100% camel hair, this coat will look just as fresh years from now as it does today.

Sizes: 2 — 8 | Colors: 1

The Coziest Fringe Coat With A Built-In Scarf

MARANT ÉTOILE Faty Scarf-Detailed Fringed Wool-Blend Coat

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Grab-and-go made effortlessly chic, this Marant Etoile wool-blend coat features a built-in scarf — never has it been easier to get out the door quickly and in style. The oversized silhouette can top thicker knits without appearing bulky while roomy patch front pockets have space for your keys, phone, and gloves. A button front allows you to block out the chill, while the fringe-trimmed hem echoes that of the scarf, adding movement and charm.

Sizes: 32 — 44 | Colors: 1

This Single-Breasted Maxi Coat With A Nipped Waist

KHAITE The Bontin Single-Breasted Coat

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KHAITE was founded with an eye towards redefining sportswear for the modern woman, so it’s not surprising that this single-breasted coat feels at once contemporary yet classic. Crafted from a wool blend in a deep gray shade that will coordinate with everything in your wardrobe, this fully lined coat features an ultra-long, chill-blocking length, with a welt chest pocket and two side flap pockets, three-button closure, and a notch lapel. Femme structure comes from the fitted waist — this coat knows it doesn’t have to shout to make a strong stylistic statement.

Sizes: X-Small — Medium | Colors: 1

A Valentino Coat In This Season’s Favorite Color

Valentino Garavani Peak-Lapels Long-Length Coat

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While it’s true this Valentino coat is an investment, what piece is more likely to give you a return than one created by the famed Italian design house? In vibrant red — one of the colors of the season — the timeless double-breasted design and sumptuous fully lined mohair blend make it one you’ll wear for years to come. You’ll be amazed at how versatile such a statement piece can be, transforming even the most basic of ensembles into a look.

Sizes: 38 — 42 | Colors: 1