Trend watch: The best splurgeworthy winter coats for women

If you make one investment all season, it should be on a stylish, well-made winter coat.

By Rachel LeWinter Fri Dec 7 2012

If you buy on a cost-per-wear basis, then it makes sense to invest in a winter coat—it’s the one piece of clothing you’ll wear every day throughout the season. We’ve rounded up the best women’s coats that don’t sacrifice style for substance, including Rebecca Taylor ombré toppers, J.Crew colorful peacoats and Mackage leather-accented versions.

Rebecca Taylor leopard ombré coat, $455, at Rebecca Taylor, locations throughout the city; visit rebeccataylor.com
J.Crew Majesty peacoat, $278, at J.Crew, locations throughout the city; visit jcrew.com
Mara Hoffman classic shawl wool-and-suede coat (collar can be worn as a hood), $693, at marahoffman.com
Madewell toggle coat, $295, at Madewell, 115 Fifth Ave between 18th and 19th Sts (212-228-5172, madewell.com)
Obermeyer Kassandra down coat, $220, at christysports.com
Mackage Boa-C leather-sleeve coat, $680, at Mackage, 123 Mercer St at Prince St (212-925-1455, mackage.com)
Tucker bouclé jacket with detachable faux-fur collar, $748, at Tucker, 355 West Broadway between Broome and Grand Sts (212-938-0811, tuckerbygabybasora.com)
Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

Vince Camuto wool-blend trench coat, $178, at vincecamuto.com
Pink Martini Mid-Century Mystery coat, $175, at modcloth.com