Here's Why You Should Be in the Market For a Long Coat This Winter
In general, the larger something is, the cozier it is. Think big duvets, blankets, and the like. The size-to-coziness ratio extends to outerwear, too. The bigger the coat, the better it feels to throw on and brave the elements in, plus, massive coats cut striking silhouettes, tying your fits together like striking packaging. That’s why long coats are top of our winter outerwear shopping list this season.
As comfortable in formal settings as a quick bodega run, a long coat really is the MVP of winter, and there's a full range of styles available. From high-end, lifetime investments from the likes of Prada or Dries Van Noten which look to bolder designs ready to turn heads, to understated pieces from Scandinavian fashion royalty in the form of Our Legacy, MFPEN, or NN07, this roundup runs the gamut of the best long coats for winter 2026.
Shop the best long coats for winter below.
Our Legacy Black Whale Coat
Our Legacy's usual approach to outerwear means oversized proportions and boxy silhouettes but this season's Whale Coat takes a more tailored approach with a flattering close-cut waist and satisfyingly chunky lapels.
A.P.C. Wool Coat
A.P.C. looks to a heavy pure wool build for this winter warmer. The earth-tone finish makes it easy to style while raglan shoulders and a slightly oversized fit offer a deconstructed, relaxed aesthetic that suits every occasion.
Prada Single-breasted check wool coat
A Prada overcoat is a lifetime investment. Finished with a fine houndstooth pattern, this coat has a timeless character from afar but up close reveals a more playful energy.
MFPEN Client Cotton-Gabardine Coat
MFPEN knows a thing or two about effortless Scandi cool. With a perfectly oversized, boxy cut, the Client coat offers a touch of formality while retaining the brand's punk-inflected DNA.
SSSTEIN Cotton Rayon Vintage Padded Balmacaan Coat
Japanese label SSSTEIN is garnering a lot of attention right now and when you see items like this perfectly executed Balmacaan coat, it's easy to see why. No big frills, just a flawless classic done well.
Dries Van Noten Wool-Blend Twill Coat
Dries Van Noten is a generational talent when it comes to subtle alterations that have outsized impact. This design is largely a classic, but touches like oversized flap pockets and rich navy hue modernize it.
OUR LEGACY Black Robe Coat
Our Legacy's ability to fluently combine familiar touchpoints is on full display here. From the waist up, this Robe Coat looks like a tailored blazer, but the decision to extend it below the knee totally transforms the garment.
NN07 Gibson 8449 Wool-Blend Coat
When there are so many options on the market, sometimes the right choice is the most simple. NN07's Gibson 8449 Coat is arguably one of the most versatile coats on the market thanks to its entirely understated design.
American Tall Minimalist Trench Coat
Tall guys know the struggle as well as short guys do. When it comes to long coats, length matters, so for those lucky enough to need it, American Tall offers the perfect-length trench coat with no superfluous detailing.
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