Your Official Guide to All the Types of Coats and Jackets

Ahh cashmere, arguably the fanciest of all fabrics. Yes, it’s expensive, but it’s also amazingly warm while still feeling ultra lightweight.

Casting a net off the docks, but make it fashion, right? A toggle coat is closely associated with fishermen and has its history in the Navy. This Mango one is a winter must-have.

Not all puffer coats are down, but all down coats are puffers. Get it? But what is the difference, you ask? Down styles are made specifically using duck or goose feathers for insulation (and extra fluffiness), like THE “Amazon coat,” here.

And now, here’s your puffer. This one will keep you nice and warm while still making any outfit look good.

It’s faux fur-lined and has a hood to protect against any elements. This Sam Edelman one will keep you warm in the coldest of temps.

Yes, this looks vaguely like a parka, but hear me out: Anoraks are shorter, are usually pullovers, and have drawstrings around the waist (like this one) so they can be cinched. It’s different, okay!

You already know this one, duh, but it’s a staple that literally everyone needs in their closets.

A fall must! Everyone needs a leather or faux-leather jacket for those days that are too cold for a hoodie, but not quite cold enough for a full-on winter coat.

Going for a sporty look? Get yourself a letterman jacket. It usually has embroidery or a patch of a school—or in this case, the brand’s logo—on the front, as well as contrasting stripes on the collar and sleeves.

Peacoats are usually double-breasted (meaning that they have two columns of buttons), and this one will keep you warm all winter long.

Want to feel like you have a blanket around you at all times? That’s where faux-fur coats come in, because, wow, are they warm. With these, you can get that super-soft, fluffy fur feel but still feel good about wearing it out.

Loose-fitting and breezy, a duster is usually left open so it swings with each step. If you’re more drawn to neutrals, this simple grey one is calling your name.

Like the name suggests, these are a longer overcoat style and have a sleek, simple silhouette. And this tan one is undeniably chic.

You’ll def want a trusty, raincoat to prevent you from getting damp and miserable. It’s also another great transitional style; wear it with sweaters in the winter, and then with T-shirts when the weather warms up.

Wear it as a dress or wear it as a jacket! What a low-key brilliant idea. Loving the color combination of this style.

These have overlapping front flaps with symmetrical columns of buttons on each side, so these styles wrap a little more snug around your body for a tighter fit.

If there’s only one column of buttons, then it’s single-breasted. It makes this burgundy coat look minimal and so elegant.

If you live in a place with brutal winters, a wool coat definitely keeps any chilly air at bay thanks to its thick, heavy fabric. But just because it’s a v functional material doesn’t mean it can’t be stylish, too. Take this sophisticated Buck Mason one, for instance.

This is similar to a faux-fur jacket with its degree of fluffiness, but it’s closer to a coarser shearling material.

The quilted fabric feels like a dream, and it provides insulation since each section usually includes padding. This one has fun patchwork seams that create an interesting pattern.