I'm a Pro Shopper Who's Obsessed With Black Coats—These Are the Best for Fall
The funny thing about this story is that up until I moved to New York from my native Los Angeles seven years ago, I don't think I actually owned a coat. Jackets, yes (ranging from light to less light), but somehow I got by for most of my life without a single piece of outerwear suited for real fall and winter weather. But, oh, how things have changed…
Now, I'm practically a collector of coats—99% of which are black. From everyday styles to evening-ready pieces, ranging from ultra-classic to on-trend and affordable to expensive, I've seen and bought them all. I wear one every single day for five months out of the year, so it's safe to say that I know a thing or two about the category. Have I sold you on my expertise yet? Great, let's dive in. Below you'll find the best black coats of the season, according to me. From H&M to The Row, I've got something for every budget and style, so you can rest assured there's no need to look anywhere else. Keep scrolling to see what made the cut.
This is a forever-buy you'll never get sick of.
I know this doesn't really count as a coat, but I saw it on TikTok and was so obsessed I just had to share.
The collar and cuffs come off, giving you multiple jacket styles in one.
Sometimes you just need to go full puff.
One of those pieces people will stop you on the streets to ask about.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , and she is currently Editor-at-Large. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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