The "Basic" Winter-Coat Trend People in NYC and Paris Are Known For

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For anyone who resides in a colder region, there comes a point in the winter when you hit a wall with clothing. It's not that you no longer care, but it can become tiring to choose between having a chic winter look or being warm. Every morning can feel like a drawn-out battle between wearing practical pieces or something pretty that you know you'll freeze in. But what if I told you that you didn't have to choose? There is, in fact, one winter staple that can solve all your woes: a wool coat. 

While no one can legitimately argue a wool coat is a brand-new trend (it is a winter staple, after all), it still has seen an uptick in popularity over the past season. This coat can be spotted everywhere, from the runways to the racks atReplica Store to the streets of major fashion capitals. However, it's not the prevalence of this coat that makes it the perfect solution to any wardrobe crux. It's the coat's versatility. It's arguably one of the best pieces you can invest in because it can come in many colors, cuts, and variations, and it can make any outfit look 10 times more luxurious. 

To prove that point, I've scoured Instagram to find 28 wool-coat outfit ideas from people living in New York, Paris, London, and other cities. Plus, I've identified easy outfit formulas that show how to style a wool coat easily. These outfits prove that this "basic" can break you out of your winter funk once and for all. 

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What You'll Need: Brown Wool Coat + Button-Down Blouse + Jeans + Pointed Ankle Boots + Shoulder Bag 

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What You'll Need: White Longline Wool Coat + Structured Handbag + Riding Boots 

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What You'll Need: Short Wrap Wool Coat + Lightweight Knit + Wide-Leg Denim + Heeled Sandals

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What You'll Need: Long Black Wool Coat + Striped Jumper + Leather Shorts + Knee-High Boots

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What You'll Need: Long Wool Coat + Balaclava + Asymmetrical Knit Top + Leather Pants + Platform Boots 

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What You'll Need: Pinstripe Longline Wool Coat + Turtleneck + Button-Down + Jeans + Boots 

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What You'll Need: Pastel-Hued Wool Coat + Slip Dress + Socks + Ballet Flats 

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What You'll Need: Short Wool Camel Coat + Leggings + Riding Boots

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What You'll Need: Long Gray Wool Coat + Neon Cutout Top + Neon Pants + Pointed Heels + Clutch 

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What You'll Need: Longline Brown Wool Coat + Sweater + Trousers + Pointed Boots + Shoulder Bag

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What You'll Need: Brown Wool Coat + Turtleneck + Jumper + Jeans + Pointed Boots 

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What You'll Need: Longline White Wool Coat + Beige Turtleneck + White Trousers + Sneakers 

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What You'll Need: Longline Black Wool Coat + Button-Down + Tie + Blazer + Miniskirt + Knee-High Heeled Boots

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What You'll Need: Long Camel Wool Coat + Fuzzy Knit Sweaterdress + Shoulder Bag + Chocolate-Brown Knee-High Boots 

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What You'll Need: Pink Wool Coat + Black Hoodie + Jeans + Combat Boots 

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What You'll Need: Longline Wool Coat + Black Sweatshirt + Leather Trousers + Sneakers

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What You'll Need: Houndstooth Wool Coat + Crew-Neck Sweater + Pleated Skirt + Knee-High Boots + Crossbody Bag

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What You'll Need: Longline Wool Coat + T-Shirt + Miniskirt + Tights + Mules + Handbag

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What You'll Need: Short Wool Coat + Crew-Neck + Wide-Leg Jeans + Ankle Boots 

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What You'll Need: Pastel-Hued Wool Coat + Turtleneck + Trousers + Sneakers

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What You'll Need: Wool Coat + Oversize Crew-Neck Sweater + Lace Pants + Ballet Flats 

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What You'll Need: Gray Wool Coat + Knit Minidress + Knee-High Boots

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What You'll Need: Houndstooth Wool Coat + T-Shirt + Leather Pants + Sneakers + Cashmere Scarf

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What You'll Need: Green Wool Coat + Blazer + T-Shirt + Chain-Mail Skirt + Lug-Sole Knee-High Boots + Fedora 

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What You'll Need: Long Black Wool Coat + Strapless Maxi Dress + Sandals + Shoulder Bag

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What You'll Need: White Longline Wool Coat + Cream Scarf + Cream Sweater + White Jeans + Ugg Boots + Cream Shoulder Bag

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What You'll Need: Gray Wool Coat + T-Shirt + Miniskirt + Red Knee-High Boots

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What You'll Need: Navy Wool Coat + Navy Turtleneck + Relaxed Denim + Glitter Pumps 

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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
Editor

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, andBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing ) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked onBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.