Winter is the season often underestimated for the challenge it presents in expressing your style. I’m sure the last thought on your mind when trekking to class in the 20-degree, bitterly cold weather, is how cute your outfit is. All we want to do is bundle up and speed walk across campus. Winter jackets must fit two roles: practicality and comfort. However, an additional component I believe is most important is its level of charm. So, don’t bat an eye, because the trending winter coats of the season are coming in hot and fit all three necessities.
The 80s Leather Bomber
The iconic 1910s jacket for Air Force pilots has evolved into fashionable outerwear still in style today. Through the decades, the bomber jacket has been altered and continues to be modified to reach its full capacity of comfort and practicality. Shop Free People, Aritzia, Nordstrom Rack; this jacket is taking over the market once again.
Puffer Coat
This will never go out of style. Clothing brands find new ways to recreate this cute and comfortable puffer look. It’s warm, incredibly cozy and interchangeable. This coat goes with any outfit during the deep winter months. I especially encourage this purchase for those nights around the fire when the temperature lingers below 30 degrees.
Trench Coat
While this item is on the pricey side, this timeless outerwear is a permanent staple in your closet. Serving as an incubator of the arctic weather, the trench coat also displays a more professional look rather than a bundled casual attire. You may be imagining a long, dull raincoat with a classic gabardine silhouette. However, one wool fabric is a must-add to your cart this holiday season. For those of you looking to go abroad in the future, this coat is an investment to keep in the back of your mind.
Chic Sherpa
It has been hard to sway me in the direction of the sherpa trend from 2022. However, I believe these fuzzy jackets are making their way back this winter, and I fear I’ll be fueling its popularity. The Urban Outfitters Kimchi Blue Kiki Borg Coat has changed my entire opinion on these fleeces, and consequently, I will be adding it to my Christmas list.
Barn Jacket
A fall trend that will be continuing its current demand as we transition into the next season. The material is typically a canvas fabric with a corduroy or contrasted collar with a water-resistant finish due to it being originally invented as workwear for laborers and farmers in the early 1900s. The modern interpretations have a ton of options, colors and materials to choose from while still holding a vintage flair. I’ll give Vogue Runway all the credit for bringing this jacket back to mainstream attention, and for good reason.
Quilt Coat
While ranging from light to heavy materials, a quilted coat with shell-shaped details is a perfect example of practicality and unique expression. It’s great for layering with a bulky sweater if you are worried about staying warm. I recommend browsing through Free People, H&M and Mango’s clothing racks for valuable options.
Shimmering in Shearling
Shearling is back and hotter than ever. This investment is worth the money with its utmost comfort and style, suiting you for every occasion. While the inside is a fleece or wool material, the outside offers a soft suede surface, ideal for the frigid weather. Shop Zara or Madewell selections, and you will not be disappointed.
