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Over the Top: 16 Statement Coats for the Season

Outerwear that makes the outfit.

By Sarah LindigPublished: Dec 2, 2014

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One of our most-loathed winter wardrobe dilemmas is getting dressed in a chic ensemble just to cover it up with a bulky, basic coat. Fact: when it comes to cold weather, it's what's on the outside that counts. To keep your style game in top form through the frigid months, opt for outerwear that makes the outfit. (Pictured: Blake Lively in Lindsey Thornburg cloak.)

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Lindsey Thornburg cloak, $1,350, lindseythornburg.com.

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Oui, Odile! coat, $734, farfetch.com.

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Topshop coat, $250, topshop.com.

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Haider Ackermann coat, $1,722, shopBAZAAR.com.

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French Connection coat, $398, frenchconnection.com.

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Boutique coat, $1,200, topshop.com.

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Zara coat, $149, zara.com.

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Antonio Berardi coat, $3,380, netaporter.com.

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Saint Laurent cape, $5,290, netaporter.com.

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Etro coat, $6,450, shopBAZAAR.com.

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Kaelen coat, $3,465, avenue32.com.

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Undercover coat, $3,245, farfetch.com.

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Valentino coat, $6,490, valentino.com.

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Burberry coat, $8,473, farfetch.com.

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Endemage coat, $421, bysymphony.com.

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MSGM coat, $600, thecorner.com.

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Alice & Olivia coat, $1,298, aliceandolivia.com.

Senior Digital Editor, Special Projects

Sarah Lindig is the senior digital editor, overseeing special projects for Harper's Bazaar.

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