The 12 Best Women's Winter Coats to Keep You Warm
These warm winter jackets will keep you dry and chic.
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When temperatures are dropping and extremely cold weather conditions are cluttering your seven-day forecast, that’s when you know it’s time to trade in your lightweight bombers and denim jackets for a warm winter coat (plus a sturdy pair of snow boots to match, of course).
A good winter coat should keep you toasty and dry without making you look like a marshmallow. The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab researched tons of down, wool, and active coats to find the ones with top-quality performance and design. Our picks offer a range of styles, price points, size offerings and activity levels, so you can buy one that lasts. Whatever you choose, keep an eye out for details like seam-sealed construction, insulated linings, hoods, storm flaps, and well-placed pockets. Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the warmest winter coats from quality brands like Columbia, Eddie Bauer, and London Fog, plus some other favorites.
It's nearly impossible to find an inexpensive down coat, but this Amazon best-seller does just that and has over 1,000 five-star reviews from users who say it has held up to freezing cold weather. It also has great attention to detail with its removable faux fur trim, deep pockets, two-way zippers, and elasticized cuffs to help keep cold air out.
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• Mid-length
• 90% down, 10% feather fill
• Removable faux fur trim
This parka has everything you could want in a winter coat: 650-fill-power down that's certified by the Responsible Down Standard, a water-repellant finish, and adjustable cuffs that prevent heat from escaping through the sleeves. The fabric cover has unique dying process that gives it a subtle sheen look and there's a two-way zipper so you can open it from either end.
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• Mid-length
• 650 fill power
• Removable hood and faux fur trim
Make a statement in furry (okay, faux-furry) black. This plush piece has a peacoat silhouette that will go with anything and everything in your wardrobe, and includes a hook-and-eye closure so you can bundle up. Oh, and did we mention that the faux fur is actually made from recycled fibers? Win-win.
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• Mid-length
• 100% recycled faux fur
• Classic peacoat style
Between its impressive 700 fill power and its knee-length style, this one's bound to keep you cozy in frigid temperatures without weighing you down. On top of that, the outer fabric is water-resistant and the down fill has been treated to prevent it from clumping if it gets wet. There's also a high neck with a removable faux fur collar, a two-way zipper and microfleece-lined pockets to keep your hands warm (genius!).
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• Knee-length
• 700 fill power
• Removable hood and faux fur trim
It's so popular, it even has its own fan-based Instagram account. This style is the Amazon best-seller with thousands of five-star reviews from users who say it helps them stay and fits great. It also has unique side zippers so you can loosen the fit when you're sitting in the car or if just want some ventilation. Other design features include zippers with long pulls, plenty of pockets, and small segments throughout to keep the fill evenly distributed.
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• Mid-length
• 90% down, 10% feather fill
• Attached hood
This stylish parka gives you warmth without the use of real down insulation. The outer fabric has a water-repellant finish and there are tons of functional features like reflective tabs for safety, adjustable tabs on the sleeves to help keep cold air out, and cuffs with thumbholes that keep the sleeves in place. It also has a removable faux fur trim on the hood and a drawstring to adjust the waist.
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• Knee-length
• Synthetic down fill
• Removable faux fur trim
It's all in the details of this stylish coat from Amazon's fashion label: A funnel neck, split hem at the sides, and mid-thigh length to keep you covered. It has 49 percent wool in the blend so it won't be quite as warm as others, but it's a great price.
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• Mid-length
• 49% wool, 48% polyester, 3% other fiber
• Single-breasted
This peacoat is a shorter style and uses a blend with 60 percent wool in the fabric. The basic look makes it convenient for everyday use and it's double breasted, which is ideal for jackets with button closures. And as if the low price isn't a good enough value, the coat comes with a bonus scarf.
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• Hip-length
• 60% wool, 35% polyester, 5% other fiber
• Double-breasted
This best-selling jacket uses both insulation and Columbia's OmniHeat technology that reflects body heat to keep you warm, but it's both lightweight and breathable so you don't have to worry about overheating. It has a long silhouette for more coverage with geometric baffles that are designed to be more flattering on women's bodies.
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• Mid-length
• Polyester shell
• Water-resistant
It's not the warmest coat you'll find, but if you plan to hike in wet weather on a winter day, this jacket is waterproof, windproof and not too heavy. The high collar helps to keep out cold air and can easily store the hood when it's not in use. It also uses elastic cuffs at the wrists and a cinched hem at the bottom to provide a good fit.
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• Hip-length
• Nylon shell
• Waterproof
Designed to protect you from rain, wind, and snow, this jacket uses waterproof and windproof materials. It's also breathable so you won't overheat as you move around and has vents in case you need more air. It uses the high collar that stores the hood and it comes with lots of pockets, including a security pocket on the inside so you can keep your wallet or phone safe.
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• Hip-length
• Polyester shell
• Waterproof
This parka has impressive protection against the elements. Its durable nylon shell is both waterproof and windproof and its two-way zipper has a storm flap for reinforcement. The fleece-lined interior adds extra coziness and there's an interior pocket in addition to the outer ones for added convenience.
More details:
• Mid-length
• Nylon shell
• Waterproof
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