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Women's Winter Coats & Outerwear: Puffers, Wool Coats, Vests & Cold-Weather Layers
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items The first cold snap always arrives before the coat closet is ready, and early October is when the best colors and sizes are still in stock. These are the puffers, wool coats, vests, boots and cozy extras from Lululemon, Madewell, Abercrombie, Aerie, ...
If you only buy one splurge coat before winter, this is the one I would point you to. The 600-fill down is genuinely warm at bus-stop and dog-walk temperatures, and the cinchable waist and hem stop drafts from sneaking in. It runs roomy, so you can l...
Lululemon Wunder Puff Jacket
This is the coat for holiday parties and date nights when a puffer feels too sporty. The big collar frames your face and doubles as a scarf, so you skip one more accessory on the way out the door. Plan on wearing it over a slip dress or a plain black...
Free People Rina Faux Fur Jacket
A matched hat-and-glove set arrives ready to wrap, which makes it my pick for teacher gifts, secret santa swaps or a friend who always forgets her gloves. The cableknit looks more expensive than it costs and the pom keeps it from feeling plain. I lik...
Madewell Cableknit Beanie and Gloves Gift Set
The lug sole is the reason I trust these boots on wet sidewalks and parking lots when the weather turns slushy. The wide elastic gore means no wrestling with a zipper while you are juggling bags and keys. They look sharp with a long coat and skinny j...
Madewell The Bradley Chelsea Lugsole Boot
This is a hip-length puffer that looks sleek over leggings and still handles a windy school pickup line. The DWR ripstop sheds drizzle, and the snap front gives you a little extra wind protection over the zipper. A removable hood means you can switch...
Alo Aspen Love Puffer Jacket
The standing collar blocks wind and makes the neck feel warm without a scarf, which is the cozy detail I notice most. Sherpa can look bulky, but this one hangs in a clean, structured shape that works over jeans or a dress. It is the one I would reach...
Madewell Sherpa Estate Coat
A soft fuzzy scarf is the quickest way to make an old black coat feel new. This one has a cloud-like feel against your neck and does not itch, which matters if you wear it all day. Wrap it twice in the coldest weeks and let it hang loose when the aft...
Abercrombie Fuzzy Scarf
Part topcoat, part teddy bear, and made from recycled sherpa, which makes it feel good to buy as well as to wear. It reads as polished enough for brunch yet soft enough for a Sunday errand run. The relaxed shape fits over bulky layers, so order your ...
Madewell (Re)sourced Sherpa Teddy Coat
A slouchy beanie with a chunky rolled cuff that covers your ears on the school run without squashing a ponytail. The ribbed knit stretches enough to be comfortable for hours. Because it comes in several colors, I tend to pick the one that matches my ...
Free People Movement Cool Down Beanie
The chevron baffles give it a sporty shape, and the water-repellent finish handles a light drizzle on dog-walk mornings. The down-alternative fill is lighter than a down coat and works across a wide range of temperatures. This is the budget-friendly ...
Nike Sportswear Windpuffer Hooded Puffer
The vest packs into its own pouch, so it rides in a tote or carry-on until the temperature drops. It is wind and water resistant, which makes it a real layer rather than a decoration. I like this under a bigger coat on freezing days, so I am warm wit...
Abercrombie Lightweight Packable Puffer Vest
When snow is on the forecast these are the boots I would want on my feet. Waterproof suede, microfleece lining and 200g insulation mean dry, warm toes while you shovel or wait at the bus stop. The faux fur collar makes them look dressy enough for a w...
Free People SOREL Tivoli V Tall Waterproof Snow Boots
The conductive thread at the thumb and index finger means you can answer a text or tap a screen without pulling a glove off in the cold. They are thin enough for driving yet warm enough for a brisk walk. They also tuck into a coat pocket without maki...
Madewell Wool Texting Gloves
This one is made of a drapey wool, polyamide and cashmere blend, so it feels dressier than the typical cotton trench. The tie waist flatters and the button tab cuffs keep the wind out of your sleeves. I would style it with a thin cashmere sweater and...
Madewell Double-Breasted Trench Coat
The scarf comes attached and removable, so one purchase gives you the coat and a matching wrap. It saves the usual hunt for a scarf that goes with a coat color. On windy days the scarf wraps up around your neck, and on mild days you can unclip it and...
Abercrombie Removable Scarf Wool-Blend Coat
The folded brim and softer cotton blend make it a gentle beanie for people who find wool scratchy. It is tall enough to pull down over your ears when the wind picks up. At the Abercrombie price, I do not mind buying a second in a neutral.
Abercrombie Tall Beanie
This is the vest that makes a plain long-sleeve tee look intentional. It is cozy for the first chilly mornings, and the fluffy texture photographs well for family pictures. Wear it over leggings with sneakers or over a dress with tights, since the li...
Aerie Sherpa Vest
This is a shorter faux fur that sits on the waist, so it pairs with high-rise jeans and boots rather than competing with a dress. The single button closure makes it quick to throw on. A cropped fur jacket also works for holiday photos without hiding ...
Free People Paris Cropped Faux Fur Jacket
A chunky knit wrap-around scarf can cover your shoulders when the heating at an event is weak. I use mine as a layer on planes and in cold restaurants too. The thick weave also makes a neutral color work as a real focal point against a plain coat.
Abercrombie Chunky Scarf
Puffy, playful and genuinely functional, these have waterproof nylon uppers and a thermal rubber traction platform. They are a good fit if you live somewhere with real snow and want something more fun than black rubber boots. Pair them with a long pu...
Free People Pajar Galaxy Snow Boots
When you want a statement coat for holiday gatherings, this patterned wool coat with faux fur trim gives you something to stand out with. The wool keeps you warm, and the trim adds a bit of drama for evening events. Pair it with simple black separate...
Free People Jacquard Wool Coat With Faux Fur