Outerwear Trends To Elevate Your Cold-Weather Wardrobe

No matter how dressed down I am, I always bundle up in a statement coat when I head out for the day. When you’ve got great outerwear, you can throw it on over even the simplest of looks—cough, the WFH swimsuit you’ve been wearing all week, cough—and boom, you’re suddenly the epitome of fashion. If your winter wardrobe feels a little meh, consider copying a few of these coat and jacket trends for 2021 to amp things up.

Last year, all-over fur, sherpa, and shearling styles dominated the scene, but in 2021, we’re focusing on more streamlined silhouettes and using trim and texture to add in the fun. Think gorgeous coats with massive tufts of faux fur at the wrists and lapels, or cool leather styles with contrasting shearling details to soften up the look.

More classic coats and jackets will also make a comeback, from the camel coat you’ve seen on every single celebrity to the quilted layering staple you might already have squished at the back of your closet. Break it out and give it some new life! Or, shop the new, cute pick we’ve included below.

Whether your personal style is edgy or old-school, simple or over-the-top, there are ways to make all six of 2021’s top jacket trends work in your winter wardrobe. Read on for the highlight reel, and shop our best-of picks below.