In the thick of winter, I often find myself pushing past the clanking hangers in my closet that hold my loud, patterned coats until I find my go-to pieces, which include a sharp black overcoat and a trusty black puffer . These simple black coats are my everyday winter wardrobe essentials , not because I don’t like color (in fact, I love a rainbow hue), but because black coats offer something special in the finer details. In the absence of bright and bold, this kind of classic outerwear can offer up, say, expert tailoring and a timeless silhouette, or a striking architectural element.

Vogue ’s Favorite Black Coats

The Tailored J.Crew car coat Jump to review $328

J.CREW

The Double-Breasted Róhe Hourglass wool coat Jump to review $1,690

NET-A-PORTER

The Wrap Cos b

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