My Favorite and Best Winter Coat Brands

For years I have purchased various winter coat brands even though I live in a near-tropical climate. There is something about winter and being outside with a sufficient coat that excites me, so I continue to buy coats. I’ve got anything from leather jackets to serious cold-weather coats hanging in my closet. In fact, I have an entire closet dedicated to my coat addiction. With each new coat purchase, my collection continues to grow and expand, and enjoy wearing them when for the two days of winter where I live, or my annual European Christmas markets trip. I can’t wait to share with you my favorite and best winter coat brands and how I’ve used them in my daily life and in my travels.

Best Winter Coat Brands

My Patagonia Puffy Charred Marshmallow Coat

Patagonia

Since I was a kid, the Patagonia brand has been a staple in my closet. Since then, I’ve had a dozen or so jackets and coats from them. I have a couple of vests, a couple of mid-range cold jackets, and a huge puffy marshmallow jacket that was amazing for my Christmas Market trip in Europe. It’s definitely the most prominent of the best winter coat brands in my closet. Patagonia was founded on sustainability and being earth-conscious, which is also a huge selling point for me. On their website, you can buy used/worn clothing, which cuts down the price by a lot. Everything I’ve ever gotten from them is a keeper. I know I’m talking about coats in this article, but I have hats, gloves, socks, long underwear, and even swimsuits from them. I am a Patagonia nerd. If you’ve never bought something from them, I highly recommend giving them a whirl.

J.Crew Factory City Coat

J.Crew Factory

It wasn't so long ago that I began to purchase J.Crew Factory. It's a less expensive version of J.Crew, and I like their stuff a lot. I don’t buy a ton of clothing from them, but I do love their basic items. My first J Crew Factory coat that I purchased was on Poshmark because the website was out of stock - it was a trench coat. I had a great experience, and the coat was brand new. One of my favorite winter coats now is from them, and I wear it when I go to Europe frequently. It's a gorgeous camel color wool blend coat, and it prompted me to add J.Crew Factory as one of my favorite and best winter coat brands. I truly can’t believe how good it feels, and since I am petite and they make petite clothing, it fits like a glove. Or a coat at the length it should be for a shorty like myself.

Boden Coat - Shop Similar

Boden

Boden stole my heart years ago, and I've been buying their clothes for a very long time. I've most recently purchased jackets and coats from them, as I absolutely love that they have a petite sizing. I didn't have a navy coat in my closet, so I purchased one that I fell in love with, and is super warm. Boden has unique pieces as well as traditional pieces, and many of my friends love this brand as well. Each year they have a new collection, so you're not going to find many of the pieces year after year. I like that because you won't see yourself walking around as you would with, say, the J.Crew Factory coat I had purchased. While the coat I linked is not exact, it's a similar coat, and equally as beautiful. As a little bonus, the insides of their coats are London city maps - the cutest.

Maje Coat Bought in Paris

Maje

Can you see that I’m obsessed with French things? This and the next brand are both French, and I’ll tell you why I love them. I found Maje in 2014 while in Paris. I happened to go in January when they have their huge winter sales. As a side note, the sales happen all over the city in January, so you can find great sales everywhere. When I walked in the Marais shop, I felt like everything in there was meant to worn on my body. I would still own the pieces I bought a decade ago, but alas, I've expanded a bit. Their timeless looks never goes out of style. More recently on a trip to Paris, I purchased a black wool coat that had a little flare to it. I wanted something feminine and fun, and I chose a coat that I know I’ll have for a long time. It's why it’s one of my favorite and best winter coat brands now. Good news: you can even buy secondhand on their website. This seems like a trend that brands are doing and it’s genius for people like myself that like to shop secondhand. No matter if you’re a Francophile or not, this brand is worth checking out.

Sézane Jacket

Sézane

I go in and out of obsession with this brand. Some seasons I can't get enough of their style, others I buy nothing. Many trips to Paris I drop way too much money in this store, but I don’t ever regret it. While this brand isn’t my very favorite of the best winter coat brands, I love it. Their style is typically very classic for the most part, so any coat you buy from them you'll be able to wear for years. Sézane has so many beautiful pieces from which to choose that at some point you just have to pick. I’ve mostly chosen to purchase clothing and accessories from them, and each and every piece is stunning - I always get compliments. I look forward to seeing what I come home with on my next trip to Paris, because I guarantee it will be something fabulous. Thank goodness for these amazing French brands!

Quince Coat

Quince

Quince is one of my favorite brands for so much. I love their bed sheets, their base layers, purses, slippers, bath sheets. Can you see I am a dedicated fan? Their coats are not any different, and the prices are crazy good. The one in the picture is a favorite because of the deep chocolate brown color plus the fact that it's alpaca-wool. You're going to be very warm in this coat. All of Quince's coats are amazing, and that includes their trench coats. This is a brand that pleases many with their prices and their classic style. I'm going to remain a huge fan and continue to purchase items from them for years to come.

Baby It's Not Cold Enough Outside

Each time I mention my love for winter, I get a stink eye from people who absolutely hate it. They think I am crazy and unhinged for wanting to be bundled up in a coat. Do I care? No. I continue to buy coats and adding to my large collection. The brands above are my very favorite of the many I own, and I have yet to be disappointed with anything else I purchase from these companies. This list has taken me years to compile and many coats to love and not love, so I hope you find something you like from it. Your body temperature will thank you on those cold days in January.

If you liked this blog, you might also like the one I wrote about the best winter boots or what I wore to the European Christmas markets.

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