I Swear This Timeless Coat Trend Somehow Always Looks Expensive

There are certain rules of thumb in fashion when it comes to making things look expensive. Whether it be a specific color or fabric, there are tricks of the trade you start to pick up that you can use and apply when shopping to guarantee your outfit looks more expensive than it is. For instance, camel-colored pieces tend to feel more luxe than other colors—there's something about the neutral hue that just feels elevated.
This same idea goes for coats. There's one timeless coat style that somehow always looks more pricey than it is: Single-breasted coats. The length and tailoring feel sleek and elongates the body, making it immediately feel elevated. They also look a bit like a longer blazer, which we pretty much all agree is the ultimate third piece and makes any outfit look polished. A single-breasted coat applies the same styling magic—throw it on over any outfit and it takes your look to the next level. Below, see how fashion girls are styling their coats right now and shop the 16 best single-breasted coats for winter.
Up next: It's a sweater. It's a coat. It's a sweater coat, and I want all of them.

-
5 Street Style Trends from Milan Fashion Week That Will Be Everywhere This Fall
The go-to It items.
-
Goodbye to These 7 Coat Trends—The 2025 Versions Set to Be Everywhere This Fall and Winter
Check prints! Fur trims! Calf-hair finishes!
-
The IYKYK Jacket Color Trend People With Taste Are Wearing More Than Black, Navy, and Even Red This Fall
Expect to spot this shade everywhere well into winter.
-
Cooler Than a Trench—This Coat Trend Is Quietly Taking Over for Fall
Rich b*tch vibes.
-
I Spent Over an Hour BrowsingReplica Store's New Arrivals—34 Standout Fall Finds I Can't Stop Thinking About
You'll want to see these.
-
This Dated Denim Pairing Is Suddenly the Chicest Way to Wear Jeans for Fall 2025
Easy and stylish.
-
Spotted at the COS Show: The Leather Coat and Plaid Shirt That *Will* Sell Out by October 1
Everyone was still talking about them both days later.
-
EverythingBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing Editors Saw, Wore, Did, and Ate During NYFW
Let's dive in, shall we?