Vogue Arabia, November 2020. Photo: Greg Adamski
No matter the style or silhouette you gravitate towards when selecting a winter coat, a few common building blocks weave throughout our edit of stylish winter coats below: quality-crafted materials, refined details, and enduring versatility. You can wear these wardrobe heroes now and for several years to come, whether you live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, or anywhere else in the region, where temperatures towards the end of the year tend to drop drastically.
Ahead, Vogue curates a guide to the best winter coats for women broken down by category. If you live in a climate that calls for uncompromising insulation, don’t miss the puffers rendered in elegant coat silhouettes by the likes of Fforme and Moncler. And for those who won’t see snow this winter but still require an outerwear layer, look to classic belted shapes or cropped silhouettes from runway designers and budget-friendly brands alike.
Longline
A winter coat that adds elegant simplicity to any look, the longline style is a forever classic. Look for iterations crafted in versatile neutral hues and in cozy textural blends of wool, mohair, and cashmere.
Single-breasted check-pattern coat, Ferragamo
Double-breasted trench coat, Jil Sander
Belted
You can keep your belted coat nipped in at the waist to better define your silhouette, or leave it untied for a nonchalant, effortless look—this outerwear hero can do it all. Turn to Cos, & Other Stories, and Mango for affordable finds that still look incredibly elevated.
Reversible belted trench coat, Balenciaga
Long Sangallo leather trench coat, Philipp Plein
Double-Breasted Overcoat
Ideal for tossing atop an evening look, double-breasted overcoats add instant elegance to your winter nights out and look especially chic with a pair of heels peeking out from beneath the hemline. An editor-favorite? The Frankie Shop’s oversized wool coat, which can be dressed up or down and adds…
