Going into spring, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about closet edits and refreshing your wardrobe for the new season. Whether you’re planning a full reset or just a seasonal update, the key to a successful refresh starts with a thoughtful process. Before adding anything new, take the time to edit your closet and evaluate what you already have.
Once that’s done, the next step is creating a wardrobe budget that helps guide your purchases and keeps your spending intentional. A clear plan ensures you invest in pieces that truly support your lifestyle and personal style.
Below is a step-by-step method for building a smart wardrobe budget.
Before assigning your budget, start with a wardrobe audit. Creating a list of needs will help you understand exactly where your closet stands, and what should be prioritized.
You'll need to identify the difference between two categories in your closet:
Key wardrobe: Classic, high-quality pieces designed to last for years. These include versatile longevity-driven pieces like tailored blazers, great denim, structured coats, and shoes in classic colorways.
Take a moment to evaluate your current closet and ask yourself the following question: Are you missing foundational staples, or do you already have strong basics but want to add new personality pieces?
If your closet lacks core pieces, you may need to focus on fewer but higher-quality items. This naturally raises the cost to build a closet, but it also creates the foundation that will support endless outfit combinations for years.
If you already have a strong base wardrobe, your budget can focus on trend-driven or personalized additions like statement accessories, a fresh sunglasses silhouette, or a top in this season’s latest color.
A few additional questions to guide your needs assessment:
Look at your calendar: Do you need outfits for upcoming business events, social gatherings, or travel?
Identify what feels tired or dated in your closet and aim to replace it. (Example: swap for a new trend color or silhouette, new textures or a fresh print)
After creating this list of needs, you can use it as a guideline to inform your budget.
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2. Establish Your Numbers
Once you know what you need, it’s time to determine the financial side of your plan. Start by identifying the maximum amount you’re willing to spend. This isn’t necessarily the final number, but it provides a helpful framework.
Use this general rule of thumb as a simple guideline if your closet is still developing: 70% of your budget toward core classics, and 30% toward trend pieces.
This balance ensures your wardrobe is built on reliable staples while still leaving room for personality.
When to Prioritize a Higher Budget
If your closet is lacking quality basics, it’s worth investing in durable, well-made pieces. These items (like a great coat, blouse or high-quality boots) are the workhorses of your wardrobe. They may cost more upfront, but they maximize cost-per-wear and create a base that makes future styling easier.
When to Prioritize a Lower Budget
If you already have strong basics, your spending can focus on seasonal updates. This can include trend-forward items or statement pieces that refresh your look without requiring major investment. Some people even prefer allocating a monthly clothes budget to keep spending consistent throughout the year rather than making larger purchases each season.
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3. Maximize Your Budget
A wardrobe budget isn’t just about how much you spend, it’s about how strategically you spend it. These kinds of smart casual wardrobe budget tips help maximize versatility without overspending.
Here are a few ways to stretch your budget further:
Shop end-of-season sales. Snag luxury and high-quality leather bags, boots, coats, and accessories that often go on deep discount after the season ends.
Adjust your spending by season. Fall and winter wardrobes often require heavier weatherproof pieces which can justify a larger budget. Spring and summer clothing is typically lighter and less expensive.
Sell what you no longer wear. Resale platforms can help fund future purchases while keeping your closet streamlined.
Think about cost-per-wear. Ask yourself how often you’ll actually wear the item; frequently worn piece is usually worth a higher investment.
Think about the reason for a one-wear purchase. If you're purchasing a piece for a one-time moment, determine the value you allocate by the purpose of your event. Is it for a life or career defining event, or just a fun vacation look? Will you be heavily photographed?
Build a capsule wardrobe.The Editorialist "5-4-3-2-1 method" is a great place to start: 5 tops, 4 bottoms, 3 shoes, 2 layers, 1 dress
Use creative styling techniques. Innovative layering (such as pairing blazers over coats, knits over button-ups, or lace and mesh under tanks) can dramatically increase the number of outfits you can create with the same pieces.
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Where to Shop for Your Spring Wardrobe
Los Angeles personal stylist Meg Gallagher recommends shopping across multiple price points when building a wardrobe:
Budget Friendly: Aritzia and Mango
Contemporary: COS, Proenza Schouler White Label, BA&SH
Luxury Favorites: Net-a-Porter and Khaite
When you understand your needs, set realistic spending limits, and shop strategically, you can build a wardrobe that feels both polished and personal. Many women find that working with a personal shopper or exploring wardrobe styling and personal shopping services can also help refine this process, ensuring each purchase fits seamlessly into their overall wardrobe strategy. Interested in refreshing your wardrobe for Spring? Check out Meg Gallagher's personal styling services below.
Q: How much should I set aside for a wardrobe budget?
A: Your wardrobe budget will depend on your lifestyle, income, and the current state of your closet. If you’re starting from scratch or rebuilding your core pieces, you may need to allocate a larger amount upfront to cover capsule wardrobe essentials. If your closet already has strong basics, your budget can focus more on seasonal updates and trend pieces. Many people find it helpful to set either a seasonal budget or a yearly plan that spreads spending out in manageable increments.
Q: How often should I update my wardrobe?
A: Most wardrobes benefit from a review at least twice a yea, typically at the start of spring and fall when seasons shift. These closet edits help you identify worn-out pieces, gaps in your wardrobe, and opportunities to add fresh elements that reflect current trends or lifestyle changes. Smaller updates throughout the year can keep your closet feeling current while preventing large, impulsive shopping sprees.
The criticism of the NYC collections is the same every year: they’re centered on wearability and often labeled “boring.” We see it differently. Each fashion capital expresses the future of fashion in its own language. London pushes boundaries with experimental concepts and theatrical risk-taking. Milan blends drama with craftsmanship, maximalism on full display. Paris delivers fashion at its most cinematic and romantic, with a focus on luxury and fantasy.
While these cities shape the dreamscape of where fashion can go, NYC stands out for reflecting how those ideas translate into real life today. With one foot grounded in reality, New York creates space for immediate, attainable innovation: Thoughtful layering, sharp tailoring, and smart accessorizing. It offers the most practical interpretation of what’s next, giving people clear, reachable inspiration for stepping into a new season.
Work with LA stylist Meg Gallagher to bring the latest wearable trends from NYC Fashion Week 2026 directly into your closet. From the latest layering ideas to statement accessories, Meg translates runway inspiration into looks perfectly tailored to your lifestyle and wardrobe. Check out Meg’s styling services, or contact her below.
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Why The NYC Shows Resonate:
Raised Costs Lead the Need For Wardrobe Practicality
Rising production costs, global supply shifts, and import expenses have quietly reshaped how both brands and shoppers behave. When clothing becomes more expensive to produce and purchase, risk-taking naturally decreases. Today’s buyers are gravitating toward fewer higher-quality pieces and a justifiable cost-per-wear. Trends still exist, but wardrobes are becoming more grounded. Statement pieces feel more intentional; versatility is a must.
Rather than relying on fantasy or excess, the NYC fashion shows are built around real world applicability, giving it a powerful sense of relevance in today’s more selective economic climate.
A Social Shift Towards “Getting Dressed”
Today, there’s a clear social shift toward truly “getting dressed.” In a world shaped by AI, automation, and increasingly digital interactions, showing up visually is more than just personal branding - it’s a way to assert relevance and stake your place professionally. Making an effort with your appearance signals presence, intention, and readiness.
As competition for opportunities and visibility grows, how you present yourself is becoming a statement of confidence and purpose. After the casual, stay-at-home habits of the COVID era, dressing with intention has become a powerful way to reclaim identity, project authority, and stand out in both real and virtual spaces.
Top 8 NYC Fashion Week Fall 26 Highlights: Wearable, Inspiring, and Ready to Shape Your Wardrobe
Proenza Shouler presented a sharply crafted yet relaxed collection mixing thoughtful tailoring with fluid draping, irregular details, and textural touches to define a "new, purpose‑driven vision of the modern NYC woman". (Image Credit: Courtesy of Proenza Schouler)
Tory Burch: Inspiration in Layering
Tory Burch showcased a collection rooted in classic American sportswear updated for modern wearability, featuring layered styling like sweaters pulled over shirts and cinched with belts and finished off with roomy trousers. (Image Credit: Courtesy of Tory Burch)
7 For All Mankind: Y2K Revival
The 7 For All Mankind debut received high praise for its Y2K‑inspired attitude including skinny non‑stretch jeans, "indie‑sleaze energy" club‑ready looks, and highly inspirational accessory layering. (Image Credit: Courtesy of 7 for All Mankind)
Khaite: Gothic Elegance Meets Tailoring
Khaite is redefining pant and skirt silhouettes with "skinny pants" (in velvet, satin, and leather), full midi skirts and bubble bustles. Band jackets, fur and argyle set the trend for outer layers. (Image credit: Hanna Tveite/Khaite)
Altuzarra: Defining Dramatic-Casual
Altuzarra balanced the everyday with dramatic flair with unexpected pairings like sweeping flamenco‑inspired skirts with sculptural peacoats and textured lace under tweed (Image credit: Courtesy of Altuzarra)
Michael Kors: A Metropolitan Masterpiece
"New York Chic" is the designer-described vibe of the Michael Kors 45 year anniversary collection. Giving us a look at both classic yet forward transit looks and dramatic evening looks in timeless red, black, silver and raspberry. (Image credit: Courtesy of Michael Kors)
Zankov: A Rebellious Ode to 2006
We're loving Zankov for its large bubble-like sequins, varied stripes, argyle and unexpected pairings between jewel and earth tones that are straight out of the 2000's fashion playbook. We're loving the heavy dose of nostalgia paired with fresh asymmetrics and modern layering. (Image Credit: Courtesy of Zankov)
Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen: Wearable Wuthering Heights
Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen's exaggerated feminine silhouettes, lace & tulle coquette aesthetic and dramatic usage of red and black gave off an inspiring yet wearable take on "history re-imagined". (Image Credit: Courtesy of Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen)
Shop the NY Fashion Week Trends
Stay ahead of the curve with wearable, trend-right pieces from our fashion week edit!
If you appreciate timeless French style with a modern, creative edge, it’s time to explore Octobre Éditions, the online menswear counterpart and “brother brand” to the beloved Parisian label Sézane! Designed in France and crafted in Europe, Octobre Éditions has quickly earned a reputation as “the French answer to getting dressed well.”
Why Octobre Editions Is the French Menswear Brand to Know
1. Ultra Wearable Statement Pieces (A Stylist Favorite!)
There are three major highlights of Octobre Éditions that make it a stylist-favorite:
- Wearable yet distinctive color palettes - Creative textures that subtly stand out - Tailoring that feels polished, but never stiff
Unlike many menswear brands that play it safe with neutrals, Octobre offers color for men that actually feels wearable - muted greens, rich rusts, vintage pinks, soft blues, and warm creams that layer beautifully year-round. If you love the design sensibility of brands like Madewell or Todd Snyder, you’ll appreciate Octobre’s parallel commitment to quality, detail, and styling versatility.
2. Elevated Essentials Made in Europe
One of Octobre’s biggest differentiators: The majority of their pieces are made in Europe, many from 100% natural fibers. The brand focuses on responsible sourcing, high-quality craftsmanship, durable construction and natural materials (like cotton, wool, and linen) that will age beautifully.
3. Versatile Menswear for Work, Weekends & Everything Between
Octobre Éditions excels at wardrobe versatility! Pieces in the collection range from smart lifestyle wear, office-appropriate tailoring, casual weekend staples and date-night statement pieces.
It’s ideal for: - Men in creative roles or industries - Young professionals building a thoughtful wardrobe - Classic-leaning guys looking to incorporate occasional statement staples - Anyone seeking unique, wearable color
If you’re looking to incorporate Octobre Éditions into your spring wardrobe or build a cohesive men’s closet (that works for the office, weekends, and everything in between), book a shopping and styling session with Los Angeles personal stylistMeg Gallagher.
Meg specializes in crafting men’s workwear wardrobes, elevated lifestyle collections, smart-casual outfits and weekend looks. Whether you’re refreshing your closet for spring, stepping into a new creative role, or simply ready to upgrade your staples, Meg’s styling services help you build a wardrobe that feels intentional, versatile, and perfectly tailored to your lifestyle.
Octobre Éditions, A Must-Have For Your Spring Wardrobe
Octobre Éditions proves that menswear can be colorful, textural, and still wearable. With French design roots and European craftsmanship, it offers a compelling alternative to more familiar menswear brands.
For the man who wants thoughtful, high-quality staples with personality: Be sure to check out Octobre Éditions.
Shop The Collection:
Browse our stylist-approved collection of favorite pieces! Fit Suggestion: If you’re in between sizes, size up.
CHARLIE CASUAL SHIRT
JOSHUA SWEATER
BOXY SWEATSHIRT
RONAN T-SHIRT
LARS WAFFLE SHIRT
VELVET CHARLIE SHIRT
MAUVE KENNETH T-SHIRT
JARVIS SWEAT-SHIRT
REMY SWEATER
MARLON SWEATER
LOISE T-SHIRT
SIMEONE MESH POLOS
TONEY HENLEY T-SHIRT
ETHAN CHECKERED SHIRT
WILL PATCHWORK JACKET
ARWIN SWEATER
DEVON JACKET
STAR MASTER NOVESTA X OCTOBRE EDITIONS SNEAKERS
BOGART SOCKS
BERKO DERBIES
SCADDLE CAP
BROOK BANDANA
SVEN TROUSERS
STEWART PANTS
DUSK ELASTICATED PANTS
BARKLEY JEANS
Men's Style FAQs
Q: How can men wear color without looking over the top?
A: Men can bridge into wearing color confidently by starting with muted, wearable shades like olive, rust, soft blue, burgundy, or warm cream. Start by incorporating color into layering pieces such as overshirts, knitwear, or lightweight jackets, while keeping other items neutral (like navy, grey, or beige).
Q: What pop colors should men choose for accessories like ties, watches, and shoes?
A: Men can use accessories to add pops of color without overwhelming an outfit. Neutral outfits pair well with bolder-colored ties, pocket squares, or socks, while statement shoes and belts usually work best in more subdued pop colors like olive, denim or mustard. Watches with colorful straps or subtle accents can also complement your overall look. Be mindful of your outfit's overall balance: match colorful accessories to one or two main colors in your outfit and avoid clashing patterns.
The right belt can take your look to the next level - while the wrong one can ruin it entirely. Belts can serve as the most powerful accessories in your wardrobe: it will define your silhouette, create new proportions and pulls everything together. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to build a successful belt wardrobe from start to finish, so that you’re prepared for every occasion.
Start with foundational belt colors (like black, brown or cream) that reflect your current wardrobe. Try matching your belts to your existing shoe and handbag wardrobe (This creates cohesion without overthinking). Have light and dark colored belts to accommodate your elevated, casual and seasonal wardrobe.
Limit your statement belt wardrobe until your foundational wardrobe is complete! Once you build a solid base of neutrals, you can move on to versatile statement belts in colors like red, animal or snake print. Avoid or limit random, hard-to-style colors (like neon or chartreuse) until you have a specific purpose for them.
2. Think About the Hardware: Match Your Metals
One of the most overlooked styling mistakes is clashing metals. Consider jewelry, buttons on your jacket or trousers, zippers, and bag hardware. Example: If you typically wear silver jewelry, choose belts with silver hardware. If your wardrobe leans gold, select gold buckles.
3. Match The Vibe
The wrong belt can instantly bring your outfit down. Whether it’s the wrong color, throws off your proportions or doesn’t match the level of polish your outfit calls for - it’s important to have belts that suit your lifestyle. Identify your casual belts (western-inspired, funky, denim, etc.) versus your more elevated pieces (refined, sophisticated buckles and dark leather) and keep that separation in mind when creating outfits for work and weekend.
4. Choose What’s Flattering for Your Silhouette
Belts dramatically influence your outfit’s proportions. Choosing the right width and placement for your shape makes all the difference.
Pay Attention to Belt Width: Thick vs. Thin
Thicker belts create bold definition and work well with structured outfits.
Thinner belts offer soft, subtle shaping and accessorizing
When deciding your belt needs, Answer these questions:
What width flatters my waistline?
Do I need bold structure or delicate definition for my outfit(s)?
Placement Matters: Playing with Proportion
Waist belts highlight and cinch your narrowest point.
Hip belts sit slightly lower and can balance torso length.
Understanding how belts affect your proportions helps you build a wardrobe that enhances your natural shape instead of working against it.
5. Check the Size Before You Buy
Before purchasing, measure your body where you’ll actually wear it (waist? hips?). Then, read the belt’s size chart carefully. Check the belt’s width to ensure it isn’t too thick/thin, fits through your denim belt loops, etc.
6. Material Matters: Invest in Quality
Belts endure stress and constant movement, so quality matters. Inexpensive vegan leather belts often have a short lifespan. Instead, consider investing in 1–2 high-quality options that can act as workhorses in your wardrobe. Los Angeles Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher suggests investing in: high-quality leather belts or fabric belts (if you prefer not to wear leather).
7. Organizing your Closet, Where to Store your Belt Wardrobe:
We like sliding tie bars for hanging belts within your closet, and sock compartment boxes for rolling up belts and storing.
The Belt Is a Power Accessory
A well-built belt wardrobe ensures you’re never under-accessorized. With foundational colors, cohesive hardware, proper sizing, and quality materials, your belts will become reliable finishing pieces that elevate every outfit.
If you're ready to experience head-to-toe fully accessorized styling services, contact Meg Gallagher here.
Valentine’s Day outfits don’t have to be head-to-toe red or on-the-nose romantic motifs (fyi, we love agood heart sweater). This year, the chicest way to embrace the holiday is by wearing a pop of red; a subtle yet powerful styling move that instantly elevates your outfit while keeping it effortless. Whether you’re dressing for a date, brunch with friends, or just want a thematic nod to the day itself, here’s how to incorporate red into your Valentine’s Day outfit in a way that feels fashion-forward and totally wearable.
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Get your wardrobe ready for Spring with LA Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher’s shopping services! From strategic updates to full wardrobe edits, a session with Meg ensures your closet works for your lifestyle now and into the new season. Check out her styling services here.
If you’re unsure about wearing red, accessories are the perfect entry point. A red handbag, statement hairpiece, socks, tights or scarfcan instantly transform a neutral outfit. Hottest trend this year: A red statement neckerchief scarf.
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2. Red Shoes for Instant Chic
From classic pumps to ballet flats or even sneakers, red footwear adds personality without overwhelming your outfit.
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3. Draped or Tied Sweater Over Shoulders
Tying or draping a sweater over your shoulders is the perfect of-the-moment styling method for including your pop of red for elevated casual and office looks.
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4. Layer in Red With Knits or Outerwear
Try a red cardigan, sweater, or coat layered over a neutral base. This approach feels cozy, intentional, and seasonally appropriate for February. Keep the rest of your outfit minimal so the red layer stands out.
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5. Red Skirt or Trousers
Wearing red on the bottom through a skirt or trouser is bold and impactful, but can be risky! Because red naturally draws the eye, trousers or skirts in this shade put all the focus toward your hips and thighs, making fit and silhouette especially important. The key to pulling off this look is choosing shapes that flatter your body: high-waisted trousers, fluid wide-leg cuts, or clean A-line skirts that create polished lines. Done right, red bottoms feel confident and chic.
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6. A Red Lip Is Always in Style
A red lip is arguably the easiest way to wear red. It works as a bold, instant-glamour statement with casual and dressy outfits alike. Did you know? Whether it’s a bold brick red or a soft berry hue, There’s a shade of red for EVERYONE! Figure out yours with ColorGuru’s Professional Color Analysis makeup color palette service using Meg’s discount code: MegGallagher10
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Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas With a Pop of Red: How to Style Red With Neutrals
Keeping your outfit base neutral allows for your red accent pieces to really pop. This balance keeps your look feeling intentional rather than overpowering.
Denim for casual, everyday Valentine’s outfits
Black for a sleek, dramatic city or night look
Charcoal or Grey for elevated casual or office
White or cream for a fresh romantic look
Camel or beige for a soft, elevated aesthetic
Animal Print for a flirty, artistic patterned neutral
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Q: How can I wear red on Valentine’s Day without looking overdone? A: The easiest way to wear red without overdoing it is to use it as an accent. Choose one statement piece like a scarf, shoe or hairpiece and keep the rest of your outfit neutral. This will create a look that feels balanced rather than “costume-like”.
Q: What is the most flattering way to wear red in an outfit? A: The most flattering way to wear red is to surround it in neutrals. This helps ground the boldness of the color and keeps it from overwhelming your look.
In winter, the most defining part of an outfit is your outerwear. That's why selecting a coat that speaks to modern trend is one of the most minimal yet powerful ways to update your winter wardrobe. Here are 7 popular coat trends in 2026 that utilize fresh silhouettes, versatile materials and color to create elevated looks that feel current and in-the-know. Shop our curated shopping list of must-have coats, read our strategy on how to pick the perfect outer layers for your wardrobe and get inspired by outfit ideas below.
A Personal Stylist’s Guide to the Best Winter Coats to Buy in 2026
When you’re investing in a workhorse winter coat, quality matters. This is, after all, a coat that you may be wearing every day. A great coat should last for at least a few years, work with most of your wardrobe, and stand up to daily wear. Because winter coats are a higher-cost wardrobe staple, utilizing late winter and end-of-season sales are the smartest time to invest in a better piece for less money! Below is a personal stylist–approved strategy for choosing the best winter coats to buy in 2026, with a focus on versatility, longevity, and cost per wear:
1. Choose a Color That Works With Your Wardrobe
When building your capsule coat wardrobe, do NOT assume the best color is black! Start with foundational neutral colors that work back to your existing winter wardrobe and existing winter accessories (gloves, hats, etc.). While black coats are classic, they’re not always the most flattering or versatile option. Many wardrobes look better with alternative neutrals like:
Navy
Charcoal Grey
Chocolate Brown
Taupe
Ivory
Camel
Burgundy
Use your personal color palette to determine which neutrals elevate your skin tone and coordinate with your clothes. Choosing the right neutral makes your winter coat easier to style with your entire wardrobe. Not sure what your seasonal color palette is? You can use Meg Gallagher’s code MEGGALLAGHER10 for 10% off on ColorGuru to identify your best colors before investing in a coat.
2. Prioritize High-Quality Materials and Structure
Fabric content matters, especially when you’re shopping for long-lasting winter coats! A coat is a pillar piece in your wardrobe, so your focus should be on the cost per wear rather than the sale price. Shopping end-of-season makes it way easier to afford higher-quality materials.
What to look for:
Cashmere, Wool or wool-blend coats with a high percentage of natural fibers
Structured fabrics that hold their shape
Deep Pockets that fit your gloves, hat, etc.
Materials that match the needs of your climate (warmth, waterproof, windproof, etc.)
Structurally suits your body type (belted, wrap or a-line coats for pear shape, straight-cut or swing for apple shape, double-breasted and fit and flare for rectangle, etc.)
What to avoid:
High percentages of acrylic or nylon, which tend to pill and break down over time. (If you prefer synthetic, faux fur coats typically perform best and often maintain their appearance the longest.)
3. Clean Your Winter Coat The Right Way
Proper care is essential for the longevity of your winter coat, and will further protect your investment. When it comes to coat maintenance, less is more. Over-cleaning can actually shorten a coat’s lifespan by breaking down the fibers. Instead of frequent dry cleaning, opt to either spot clean as needed and/or dry clean only once per season maximum. Most people don’t sweat directly into their coats due to layered clothing underneath - so maintaining your coats on an "as-needed" basis helps your coats look newer for longer.
The Best Coat Trends for 2026
Timeless Oversized Wrap Coats
Did these ever really go out of style? No, but they're prominent as ever with the perfect silhouette balance between oversized and waist-cinching. We love this coat in timeless neutral colors like black, tan, cream, gray, burgundy or brown for ultimate style longevity.
We're loving these chic-yet-cozy updated puffer jackets for their elevated collars and minimalist styling appeal. These smoothed-out puffers have shawl-like or funnel neck collars and come in unique textures like satin-shine and herringbone.
Pair this versatile jacket silhouette with simple denim looks, or dress it up with mood-contrasting lace skirts and dresses. Nail the trend with espresso brown and washed black leather jackets with an oversized cut.
Scarf draping brings added elegance to the oversized coat trend. Both short and long scarf coats give a chic asymmetry to the silhouette that speak to both dramatic and minimalist style!
Whether you're looking to add something extra to your everyday looks or you need a fun outer layer for going out; Shearling, fur trim and faux fur coats are the answer. How it's being worn in 2026: Turn even the most basic jeans outfit into an expression of maximalism, or become a textural masterpiece by finishing off your monochrome outfits with a matching fur coat.
For a versatile statement piece that still works seamlessly back to your wardrobe, we're LOVING animal print. This extends past familiar brown-based cheetah and leopard print into refreshing zebra, cow, giraffe print and more; allowing for more ways to wear a variety of neutral colors like ivory, taupe, chocolate, camel, grey and black.
What coat styles are trending for Fall '26? This season, expect to see a variety of silhouettes making a statement - wrap coats, capes, cocoon shapes, cinched-waist styles, anoraks, and barn jackets are all on trend. Updated trench coats are also key, especially in leather, quilted materials, or cropped versions. Trending colors include soft neutrals like grey and taupe, as well as earthy tones like brown and olive.
What coat style is most flattering for work, weekend, and travel? A top choice for versatility across work, weekend, and travel is an oversized coat or one with a relaxed, dropped armhole. This style layers effortlessly over a variety of outfits - whether it’s a structured blazer, chunky knit, or casual wear - ensuring both comfort and coverage without compromising style.
