Wondering how to wear a long coat in a chic and classy way? You’ll love my list of long coat outfits for fall, winter, and even cool spring days!
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How To Style A Long Coat This Season
A chic long coat can transform your entire cold-weather wardrobe. As soon as autumn’s crisp, cool air rolls in, opting for a long coat is the simplest way to look sleek and stylish all season long. Whether you opt for oversized wool coats or classic trench coats, loose silhouettes or structured tailoring, you’ll be surprised how a long coat elevates even your most low-key OOTDs.
While long coats are a tried-and-true staple, this style also happens to be one of the biggest winter fashion trends for 2024, according to experts. It’s not often that the hottest trends double as timeless garments you can turn to season after season, so what better time to add maxi-length outerwear to your collection than now?
Ahead, I’ve created and sourced 19+ très chic long coat outfits that you can use as inspiration for your fall and winter wardrobe. Not to mention, these stylish looks are super versatile, so you can source outfit ideas for any occasion.
Camel coat, sweater + pointed-toe boots
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I’ll never get tired of this pairing.
In this first long coat outfit, I styled lightly distressed jeans with a cozy cream knit, a braided leather bag, and black banana heel boots from Poppy Barley. A long camel coat adds a warm, luxe layer that ties the whole look together. This is such a wearable outfit for fall and winter that keeps me toasty without the annoyingness of a bulky coat!
Different shades of gray.
According to fashion insiders, gray is one of the hottest color trends for 2024. Of course, the color gray is nothing new, especially when it comes to winter dressing! But incorporating more charcoal, steel, and heather gray hues into your wardrobe is an easy way to look more modern.
While you can incorporate this cool-toned neutral into your collection with one-off pieces, take a note from Valentina’s stylebook and create an all-gray ensemble with a long gray coat. Varying shades of gray add dimension while cozy accessories like a beanie, scarf, and knit socks add texture.
Trench coat, graphic tee + ballet flats.
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I don’t know what it is about styling a long trench coat with ballet flats that feels so high-fashion, but it just is! I love how I juxtaposed this classic combination with more modern pieces like a logo tee and laid-back denim. The result is an effortlessly chic outfit that will never go out of style.
Style tip: Opt for a crossbody bag instead of a shoulder bag or tote to help define your figure when wearing an open coat.
Dark brown coat + sneakers.
If it’s super cold where you live, investing in a thick wool coat is 100 percent worth it. It will keep you warm (especially with winter accessories like a cozy scarf) and is chic enough to be dressed up for workwear or formal events.
Or you can keep things casual! Anouk dressed down a gorgeous long brown coat with faded black jeans and Samba sneakers.
Chic athleisure.
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Trench coats are one of the most-worn items in my closet. In addition to being a practical and lightweight layer, they’re incredibly versatile and can level up even the simplest looks. Above, I am wearing my go-to black leggings, a green Anine Bing sweatshirt, a matching baseball cap, and Adidas sneakers.
Throwing on the trench coat brings depth to an otherwise low-key outfit all while adding to that casually cool model-off-duty aesthetic.
Wear a seasonal hue.
Fall and winter are all about muted, earthy tones like rich browns and gorgeous greens. I adore this combination of an olive green YSL crossbody bag with an oversized tailored coat in a similar tone.
It adds a subtle pop of color and pairs well with basics in your closet, like dark denim, a black sweater, and your favorite boots.
Midi-length moment.
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Your long coats don’t need to sweep the floor!
Adding a midi coat to your collection is just as chic and versatile—just be sure to go for one that hits a flattering spot on your shin in order to create that elongating effect. Keep the rest of your outfit minimal, like I did here with a lightweight sweater, straight-leg jeans, and sneakers.
Plaid princess.
This next look has such an elegant, old-school vibe.
For the coziest yet classiest fit, style loose-fitting trousers with chunky loafers, a gray sweater, and a roomy plaid coat. Since this outfit is mostly monochromatic, a long plaid coat acts as a fashionable focal point. If you’re worried about adding prints and patterns to your outfits, start with neutral combinations like gray, white, and black that are easy to incorporate into your capsule wardrobe!
Trench coat + cargo pants.
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Putting a stylish long coat outfit together is easy when you mix and match the right pieces. In my opinion, the best looks feature classy pieces, like a trench coat and ballet flats, alongside trendier items like cargo jeans. Use accessories like belts, bags, and jewelry to tie everything together.
Style tip: On colder days, opt for a long wool coat instead of a trench.
Casually cool.
Talk about a cool-girl outfit.
Whenever you want your long coat to stand out, wear it with a contrasting monochromatic base, like all-white or all-black. This one-and-done pairing feels effortless, especially when you top it off with Converse sneakers and a colorful cap.
Wool coat, dark denim + heeled boots.
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The perfect match for a black wool coat? Dark denim and pointed-toe boots, in my opinion! My outfit combination above is simplicity at its finest and looks so chic no matter what top you wear.
I opted for a cream cardigan that I tucked into my jeans, but a simple tee shirt or silk blouse would look beautiful, too. For the finishing touch, I styled the look with luxe sunglasses and a my Chanel WOC.
With a bold accessory.
This is one long coat outfit idea you’ll want to bookmark for later!
Transition your breezy spring and summer dresses well into winter with the addition of a thick wool coat and tall boots. I love Lucy’s pairing of a white maxi dress with a stunning long coat, black moto boots, and a playful red bag. Finish with simple jewelry and sleek hair for a look that’s *chef’s kiss*.
Over a striped sweater.
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If you already have a striped sweater in your closet, then my next long coat outfit is definitely worth recreating! Start with your favorite pair of jeans (all washes and silhouettes work here) and a neutral striped knit, like this one I am wearing from H&M. A camel coat and coordinating Anine Bing Chelsea boots (60% off!) sandwich the look, so it feels perfectly balanced.
Want to make this look dressier? Switch out the jeans for tailored trousers and the boots for kitten heels.
Maxi coat, white tee + loafers.
Upgrade a basic tee and jeans outfit with a maxi coat. I promise this chic combo is really that easy to recreate!
A white tee shirt and gray jeans can be endlessly styled all season long, but adding a tailored maxi coat and chic loafers has a classy, minimalist vibe that I adore. Take this outfit from day to night simply by swapping the loafers for sling-back heels and throwing a mini bag over your shoulder.
Airport chic.
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Heading on a winter getaway? Don’t forget to wear your long coat to the airport!
I completed this comfy but cute outfit of black leggings, an Anine Bing sweatshirt, and Ugg Tasman slippers with a camel coatigan (the coziest combination of a cardigan and long coat). This chic outerwear piece complements the camel-colored Uggs, is easy to layer with all your travel outfits, and will keep you warm on chilly plane rides.
In a playful pattern.
You don’t have to stick with neutral coats all season. Feel free to experiment with different prints, patterns, and colorways to give any outfit a stylish boost.
Leopard print has been a fashion favorite for the past few seasons, and it’s safe to say we’re obsessed! This long printed coat Sasha wears has elements of a maximalist aesthetic, but because she paired it with classic loafers and a button-down shirt, it strikes the perfect balance between modern and timeless.
Love of neutrals.
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Here is a dressier version of the camel coat outfit I was wearing earlier. By swapping the blue jeans for white denim and the Chelsea boots for heeled booties, this look is ready for date night or a catch-up with the girls.
A belt, gold jewelry, and a neutral color palette are small but mighty changes that make this fall ‘fit chic and put-together.
Elevated everyday look.
A high-quality wool coat will always add a classy touch to any look. This Parisian-inspired outfit is simple and refined with a black cardigan and straight-leg jeans, but the taupe coat and mary jane pumps take it to the next level of chic.
I love this as an elevated everyday look in fall and winter since it can be worn basically everywhere, from the office to date night to weekend window shopping.
Style tip: If you’re hesitant about the oversized fit, choose a more structured long coat or one that has a belt you can cinch at the waist.
Over sweatpants.
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My biggest fashion hack for looking chic but feeling comfy is pairing a long, tailored coat with loungewear. Here, I paired fitted gray sweatpants with a lightweight cardigan in a darker shade. Black mary jane flats, sunglasses, and a Chanel crossbody bag perfectly complement the black coat for a casual-cool ‘fit.
Wear with a dress.
One of the best parts about investing in a long coat is that you can wear it with anything, even dresses! Ideally, you either want the coat to be longer than your dress or have the dress hit your coat in the perfect spot, as shown in Taazmeen’s OOTD.
I’m so into how she styled a black midi dress with an oversized brown coat and coordinating woven leather handbag. 90s-inspired shades and socks with loafers unite as the ultimate cool-girl accessories.
As you can see, there are so many ways to style a long coat this season!
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