By definition, a true minimalist doesn’t want their day-to-day wardrobe to be overly complicated. Instead of embracing bold, multilayered ensembles, they, of course, tend to gravitate toward something a bit more streamlined and effortless—but that doesn’t mean they want to sacrifice style, nor should they. So when it comes to choosing outerwear that is both fashionable and functional, a minimalist may opt for a designer investment piece or a more affordable option that is as chic as it is practical to wear while trudging through the snow.
Vogue’s Favorite Minimalist Coats
Enter brands like Totême, The Row, and Calvin Klein that have always championed sleek outerwear like blanket-like cashmere coats or cocoon silhouettes which complement the minimalist aesthetic. The Row’s Sandes coat is a perfect example with its double-breasted shape, and bare-but-not-boring details. Plus, a handful of styles in this edit come in an oversized silhouette, which makes wearing chunky knits (another minimalist must-have) all the more effortless.
Even brands that aren’t considered minimalist make sleek coats this season that are hard to resist, like Dries Van Noten’s velvet-trimmed maxi or Saint Laurent’s floor-sweeping camel find. Meanwhile, coats from Zara and Liberowe include options with a built-in scarf—a clever fashion-girl trick that requires no additional accessorizing.
If you’re in the mood to throw on something beautiful, effortless, and insanely warm all at once, here are 24 understated yet stylish coats to satisfy your inner minimalist.
