24 Secretly Affordable Winter Coats That Are So Chic Everyone Will Think They're Designer


Confession: I'm in denial that the days are getting shorter, the nights are longer, and the temperatures are dropping. Yes, that means it's time to start dressing for winter weather. As much as I love living in New York City, there's always a point when I struggle to whip up a cute winter outfit. It's partly because I hate pulling sweaters, coats, and boots out of storage, but there's an even harsher reality. Building a winter capsule takes time, and finding an affordable winter coat takes even longer. Honestly, keeping up with ever-changing trends is already as time-consuming as a part-time job. But if you add a spending limit to your winter wardrobe? Well, it can feel nearly impossible to find a winter coat that won't cost you a fortune.
In those moments, it's only natural to wish that a fairy godmother would appear with a perfect jacket in tow. Luckily, I've got my own magic tricks. No, I can't grant wishes, but I have a job that gives me ample time to sift through retailers in search of the best winter outerwear. After extensive digging, I've found a curation of the 24 best affordable winter coats—all under $350. Not only will they prevent you from catching a chill and spending all your hard-earned coins, but each find is also a reflection of the biggest coat trends of the moment. You'll look hot and stay warm all winter long.
Consider this your sign that you still have enough time to buy a coat with a built-in scarf.
Aritzia always comes through with fabulous yet functional outerwear.
This jacket is a wardrobe workhorse because it can be styled with just about anything.
Everything about this coat is perfect—from the elegant navy to the oversize silhouette to the maxi-length hemline.
I can't promise winter won't be dark and gray, but this coat can make it feel less depressing.
Now that you've found the perfect coat, you can head off to the English countryside.
I'd like to snuggle up by a fire in this coat, please and thank you.

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.
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