Covetable Coats For Any Occasion

This season, step out of the outerwear box: Stand out in a sea of black with designs as unique as they are versatile.

DKNY
Go mod with a crisp A-line coat in hot pink. The clean silhouette makes it perfect for colorblocking-try layering the double-breasted design over a slightly longer turquoise dress or cropped trousers.

Wool coat, $695;

dkny.com.

Banana Republic

This collarless number gets its clean look from chic grosgrain ribbon trim and almost-invisible hook-and-eye closures (no buttons here)! Nubby tweed goes equally well with slim jeans or a chiffon midi skirt.

Polyester-nylon coat, $225;

bananarepublic.com.

Ann Taylor

Animal prints go with everything, especially when in the shape of a sleek, leather-trimmed topper. A double row of buttons adds to the graphic, '60s-inspired feel.

Acrylic-polyester-wool coat, $278;

anntaylor.com (available in mid-September).

Raoul

A bright white collarless design (shown here over a See by Chloe minidress) is the perfect day-to-night transitional piece. Ladylike over a tiered dress, it can go minimalist chic when paired with leather leggings.

Wool coat, $385;

raoul.com for stores.

Zara

This three-tone car coat has the avant-garde flair of a much more expensive piece. Inverted lapels and flap pockets give it a menswear-with-a-twist feel.

Wool coat, $170;

zara.com for stores.

J.Crew

A naval-inspired trench looks fresh in a warm caramel hue. Classic details like gold buttons, cinched wrists and a tie belt make it a timeless investment piece.

Wool coat, $325;

jcrew.com.

Hanii Y.

Cable-knit sleeves add edge to a simple double-breasted overcoat, while the black and navy color scheme will complement any outfit.

Wool-nylon coat, $740; at select Nordstrom stores.

Michael Michael Kors

This light-as-air crumpled twill coat has a luxurious faux fur shawl collar for plenty of warmth-no scarf necessary.

Polyester and acrylic coat, $325;

netaporter.com.

Julie Haus

A hunter's check goes haute when combined with narrow ribbed knit sleeves and a plush collar.

Wool with fox fur coat, $815;

juliehaus.com.

French Connection

Channel Ali MacGraw in Love Story with a camel wrap coat. An ankle-length hemline and waist-cinching sash belt create a long, lean line.

Wool-polyamide-cashmere coat, $288;

frenchconnection.com.

Quiksilver

Toggle coats are so Brit chic, we can almost picture Kate Middleton out shopping in this cozy charcoal number. A hood and deep pockets make this the perfect choice for even the wettest, windiest of days.

Wool-polyester coat, $180;

quiksilver.com.

Cole Haan

Plush on the inside yet sleek on the outside, this slim-cut anorak keeps your look simultaneously polished and cozy.

Waxed cotton hooded parka, Cole Haan, $495;

colehaan.com for stores.