Investing in a nice coat for the winter season can often cost you a pretty penny. Outerwear is an investment, and with that in mind, it’s wise to shop for versatile styles that can be worn with literally anything in your closet, and for years to come. As someone who loves a fabulous coat but is hesitant to break the bank when it comes time to actually buy one, I tend to gravitate towards a more practical, longline silhouette. Those extra inches and a slim but layer-appropriate fit make these winter staples easy to throw on with a wide variety of garments. To wit, a longline coat works perfectly when styled with a chic and easy sweatsuit. Hailey Bieber showed us her interpretation of this flawless duo in her 7 Days, 7 Looks video with Vogue, and, recently, several brands and designers showcased their spins on the longline coat and sweats pairing for spring 2021, like Brandon Maxwell’s monochrome designs, Undercover’s pastel sets, and Rag & Bone’s neon and neutral pairings.
Aside from their simpatico relationship with loungewear, longline coats are also an instant hit with more formal outfits. Once we’re living in a post-vaccine world and the invites to fancy events start rolling in again, you’ll definitely want a longline coat to layer over an evening dress or an LBD.
To ease the stress of finding the perfect piece of outerwear to add to your winter wardrobe, I’ve scoured the internet for the best longline coats and gathered my 14 favorites, below.
