In winter everyone needs a sturdy, warm coat. Apart from being one of the most ‘visible outfits’, a winter coat is also a major purchase of the year. This makes it all the more important to give it a lot of careful thought before buying one. When considering versatility, comfort, style, and practicality a ladies full length wool coats will be your best choice.

Below are the top 5 hottest styles in long winter coats to help you select the right one:

Long down coat: A long down coat makes an alluring picture when teamed with leather skirts and black leather boots. Although black, brown, and gray are the usual winter shades, feel free to experiment with olive green, light sea blue, or chocolate brown as well. Generally, long down coats come in cotton and leather but for a playful look a genuine fur or faux fur clothe could be a great option. Since these coats are meant for winter protection, they usually feature quality water proof material.

Coat with architectural touches: Everything stands out in this chic style – from wide flat collars to pinched or belted waistlines. Even hemlines come with a lot of options from extremely slim and jagged to short and full; available in a plenty of cool colors for a scintillating entry.

Long pea coat: Originally known for their military style, the versatile and warm pea coats have undergone a great transformation over the years. They are now counted among the hottest winter staples for fashion-forward men and women. A long pea coat can come with a variety of style options – double breasted, single breasted, belted, etc. Although woolen pea coats or wool-blend pea coats are the most popular, denim, corduroy, cotton, and khaki pea coats are also available. Wear it as formal wear or as a dress coat with your designer slacks and an embroidered scarf. I often pair up my favorite pea coat with jeans for a stylish, laid-back style.

Long puffer coat: When it comes to selecting a coat which is great for every day wear, there is nothing like a long puffer coat. The super comfy puffer now comes with various trendy options – belted, asymmetrical zippers, and fur-line hoods. Even celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Katie Holmes fans of this coat style.

Long wool coat: Lastly, to beat the biting cold most convincingly, a quality long wool coat will probably be your best choice. The coat can be heavy or lightweight depending on the material and finishes. They come in a variety of styles from classic to trendy – stand collar coat (which could be worn up or folded and looks fabulous when paired with slacks or jeans), patch pocket wool coat, belted coat (for a flattering fit) and coats with delicate ruffles running from the neckline to the hem. These coats also come in plenty of attractive hues – limestone, gray, brown, or black.

I don’t know about you, but I love my long double-breasted pea coat for its amazing versatility and comfort.

Guest Blogger: Nina Ghosh Konar