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No Buttons, Not Double-Breasted—This Is The Classic Coat Trend Kendall, Dakota and Anya are Wearing Instead

By Swedan Margen

No Buttons, Not Double-Breasted—This Is The Classic Coat Trend Kendall, Dakota and Anya are Wearing Instead

Winter’s drizzly days are settling in, and if you still haven’t chosen the coat that’s going to carry you through the season, time is very much ticking. Unfortunately, I’m in this exact predicament myself. I’ve spent weeks mulling over the many chic styles filling the rails right now. The ultra-elegant funnel-neck coats have definitely tempted me, and I’m still drawn to the always-sleek double-breasted silhouettes. But recently, after noticing several of my favourite celebrities rally around a truly timeless—not trendy—shape, my decision has been made.

Model Kendall Jenner walks down the street wearing a black belted coat with a baseball cap, jeans and pointed-toe shoes.

Relaxed by nature but undeniably refined, I'm newly inspired to shop a chic belted coat this winter. Free from fussy buttons or excess embellishment, the soft, sweeping fabric folds neatly around the waist, cocooning you in warmth while delivering an elegant silhouette.

Egging me on, this cinched-in style has been spotted on Kendall Jenner, Anya Taylor-Joy and Dakota Johnson throughout these early winter weeks.

Anya Taylor Joy wears a white belted coat with white peep-toe shoes.

Whilst Kendall layered a classic belted coat over jeans and boots for a low-key daytime look, Anya chose a crisp white version to top her evening ensemble, paired with tonal white heels. Dakota, meanwhile, draped a chocolate-brown style over knee-high boots and finished the look with a deep red bag—a colour combination I haven’t stopped thinking about.

Dakota Johnson walks down the street wearing a dark brown belted coat with black knee-high boots.

Working just as well with your everyday rotation and denim as it does with your evening wardrobe, the belted coat might just be the season's smartest buy.

Read on to discover my edit of the best wrap coats to shop now.

Shop Belted Coats:

Tie-Belt Coat

This comes in sizes XXS—XXL.

Long Wool Coat With Belt

Zara

Long Wool Coat With Belt

This coat comes up slightly larger than usual, so consider sizing down.

Asos Design Premium Brushed Wool Blend Oversized Funnel Neck Coat in Khaki

Asos

Premium Brushed Wool Blend Oversized Funnel Neck Coat

While I love this in the khaki, it also comes in dark brown and red.

Belted Double-Faced Wool Long Coat

COS

Belted Double-Faced Wool Long Coat

Pure Wool Double Faced Funnel Neck Belted Coat

hush

Pure Wool Double Faced Funnel Neck Belted Coat

Selected Sandra Scarf Coat

Anthropologie

Selected Sandra Scarf Coat

Beatrice Belted Wool and Cashmere-Blend Coat

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION

Beatrice Belted Wool and Cashmere-Blend Coat

Arline Belted Wool and Cashmere-Blend Coat

JOSEPH

Arline Belted Wool and Cashmere-Blend Coat

Dover Belted Embroidered Wool Coat

BODE

Dover Belted Embroidered Wool Coat

Tie-Belt Coat

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