When it comes to cold-weather fashion, there’s no article of clothing more important to invest in than a good coat. Contrary to popular belief, however, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get high-quality outerwear. Case in point? TheOrolay thickened down jacket—aka the famous Amazon coat that nearly broke the internet. Not only did it turn out to be one of ourfavorite purchases of all time(if simultaneously a source of bandwagon shame), it spawned a whole slew of subsequent hits, includingseveral updated takeson the original.
These days, you have your pick of great Amazon coats in nearly any style you can imagine, from quilted puffers to long wool trenches—many of which come at affordable price points. But which to choose?
First, you’ll want to consider the style: Do you want something sleek, puffed, quilted or feathered?
Then, of course, there's functionality. A coat’s main purpose is to keep you warm, so we highly recommend looking at material, insulation and length—wool, fleece, down and nylon are all incredible options that you can’t go wrong with. Longer coats that fall below the knees will keep you the most covered, but if you need something more versatile, a midi-length may be preferred. Below, find some more details on a few of the most popular materials around.
