I Have Proof: This Type of Coat Makes You Look Rich

Mark our words: This season, it’s all about long coats. Specifically, long coats fashioned in a blazer or tuxedo-like style. While a good coat should serve many functions, its ability to elevate an outfit should undoubtedly be a top priority. Hearkening back to the days of ’90s minimalism, details like slit pockets with flaps, a sharp collar, or double breast and as much length as possible are key. This style tends to be more fitted as well, a stark contrast to the more oversize, menswear-inspired coats we’ve seen in years past.

What’s more? A maxi tuxedo or blazer coat naturally has an air of sophistication, i.e., it looks expensive regardless if it actually is or not. The column silhouette is especially flattering, too, so even if the tux route isn’t your style, finding a to-the-floor option will still do you well. Keep scrolling for our top long-coat picks and rest assured that you’ll be covered as far as outerwear goes all winter long. 

The ultimate in pared-down chic, the blazer dress Stephanie Broek chose recalls ’90s minimalism. 

This Raey coat seen on Marianne Smyth above is currently sold out, but you can sign up to get notified when it’s back in stock.

This is serving ’90s supermodel.

For a more muted option, go for an off-white coat with a subtle textured pattern. 

A dead ringer for the much more expensive Raey coat in our opinion. 

Love a tuxedo coat but have dropping temperatures to worry about? Opt for this quilted puffer version with oversize lapels. 

The leather trench trend continues. 

We’re loving the deep brown of this Reformation classic. 

Your holiday parties are calling; they want you to wear this coat.

We love the way this beige coat is styled with all-white leisure wear.

Did somebody say “extra-long coat”? Sign us up!

The sharp shoulders on this khaki coat make it a real statement piece. 

Tailored to perfection!

Always a sucker for a good wrap coat. 

You heard it here first: Super-long trench coats will trend next. 

You can wear this wool coat for years to come. 

A white faux-fur coat always makes a statement, but a long white faux-fur coat goes the extra mile. 

The number one way to make a coat look expensive? Tailor it to perfection. 

A quilted coat always looks chic. 

We love that this coat can easily be dressed up or down. 

This is the coat I’d like to wear walking down Madison Avenue checking out all the holiday window displays.

Opt for navy to subtly stand out in a sea of black.

We’ve had mom jeans, dad jeans, and now, the dad coat? We’re here for it. 

They had us at “fitted.”

Mix things up with a houndstooth print. 

J’adore.

This has a classic military feel to it.  Up Next: Winter’s Biggest Print Trends Will Tempt You to Ditch Your All-Black Outfits