Shop the 15 Most Stylish Coats for 2015 Winter

If it feels as though summer turned to winter without a single moment's hesitation and you've found yourself in immediate—and desperate—need of a coat, you're not alone. But, with so many colors and styles to choose from, winter coat shopping may seem totally daunting when it should be fun! Never fear—from dusters to anoraks (and everything in between), here is the ultimate winter coat guide.

Winter Coats: The Duster Coat

Drawing its name from the floor-grazing silhouette, the duster coat is one of the most elegant of the bunch. While this overcoat looks like pure perfection with a simple pair of jeans and T-shirt, the true power of this style lies in its ability to take you to an evening affair, slipped on over everything from a cocktail dress to equally long black tie gown. 

Extra long coats for women with metallic buttons, $249, zara.com

3.1 Phillip Lim long wool coat, $1,555, stylebop.com

Winter Coats: The Sleeveless Coat

The beauty of the sleeveless coat is in its layering quality. In warmer winter climates, it's a great fall outerwear option on its own, while colder locations may call for the addition of chunky knits or coat sleeves underneath.

Collection double-faced Italian wool sleeveless coat, $495, jcrew.com

Double breasted waistcoat women, $129, zara.com

Winter Coats: The Pea Coat

Characterized by it's double-breasted buttons and wide lapel style, the pea coats for women are nautical classic. Often shorter in length than other coat styles, this style is decidedly more casual than others. With it's boxier silhouette, the pea coat is our pick for styling with jeans or dresses of the shorter variety. 

Double-breasted wool coat, $130, mango.com

Each x Other fox fur collar plaid jacket, $1,210, farfetch.com

Winter Coats: The Brightly Colored Coat

The winter can be so dreary, so we desperately search for any opportunity to infuse extra color into our cold weather wardrobes. Be bold and take a leap of fashion faith—try a coat in bright green or blue this season!

Multi-pocket coat, $100, joefresh.com

Harris Wharf London wool-felt coat, $595, net-a-porter.com

Winter Coats: The Shearling Coat

Whether real or faux, there is nothing cozier than a shearling coat. It's the outerwear equivalent of a giant bear hug from someone you love. Go classic with a hip-length sueded style, or opt for one with a more modern inside-out texture. 

Reversible pile coat, $99, hm.com

Shearling pea coat, $1,995, coach.com

Winter Coats: The Plaid Coat

When it comes to patterns and textures, there's little more quintessentially fall than plaid. As such, it's high time to introduce the bold trend to your coat closet. Though perhaps not for the trend-shy, it's the easiest way to instantly update your wardrobe. 

Wool blended duffle coat, $130, uniqlo.com

Love Moschino single breasted plaid coat, $631, farfetch.com

Winter Coats: The Camel Coat

If you're going to buy one classic coat this season, make it a camel coat. It is a classic neutral that never goes out of style, but it's also a welcome alternative to dark-colored basics such as black, grey, and navy. 

Burberry London coat, $1,642, thecorner.com

Winter Coats: The Duffle Coat

If you're searching for a casual outerwear style, go for a duffle coat this winter. Most often having a toggle closure, the heavy, hooded outerwear has roots in classic British style. We're especially fond of the style with modern twists, like a bright color or plaid hood lining. 
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Dark Gray Single Button Womens Duffle Coats, $36.7,vilanya.com

Toggle pea coat, $90, joefresh.com