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Big Coats,
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This season’s outerwear is all about volume,
confidence and commanding presence

Best men's winter coats in 2025 Best men's winter coats in 2025

This fall and winter season, outerwear isn't playing small. After years of minimal puffers and cropped bombers, designers have decided it's time for men to take up space again. There's no escaping it—you want to go big with your coat. From cool and classic car coats to more voluminous double-breasted Balmacaans, the new silhouettes command attention before you even say a word. It's about staying warm, sure, but more about presence. Your coat isn't covering your fit for the day—it is the outfit.

The beauty of this trend is that it manages to feel powerful without being fussy. Oversized doesn't mean sloppy. It means structure, volume and plenty of movement. Think clean lines, dropped shoulders, and fabrics that hold their shape. When styled right, an exaggerated coat gives the impression that you know exactly what you're doing, even if you just threw it over a hoodie on your way out the door.

And unlike a lot of runway-born trends, this one's surprisingly wearable. Mall brands and designers alike are leaning in, offering easy-to-wear versions that feel elevated but approachable. A longer silhouette instantly sharpens any look—from jeans and sneakers to more refined sweaters and trousers. So go ahead, give your old jacket the season off. This fall's best coats are meant to make an entrance.

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The Best Winter Coats
for Men in 2025

officine generale double-breasted brushed wool coat

Double-breasted
brushed wool coat,
$1,295 by Officine Générale

jcrew rivington wool car coat

Rivington wool car coat,
$598 by J.Crew

polo ralph lauren double-breasted car coat

Double-breasted car coat,
$898 by Polo Ralph Lauren

Cut from wool fabric from Italy’s Nova Fides mill, with dropped shoulder seams and a matching belt.

Italian wool Balmacaan coat,
$450 by Banana Republic

cos tailored wool coat

Tailored wool coat,
$449 by COS

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a.p.c. gaston wool coat

Gaston wool coat,
$925 by A.P.C.

Wythe uses a custom developed wool tweed woven in Donegal, Ireland.

Slub donegal polo coat,
$1,898 by Wythe

gu balmacaan coat

Balmacaan coat,
$79.90 by GU

percival wool car coat

Wool car coat,
$525 by Percival

uniqlo balmacaan coat

Balmacaan coat,
$159.99 by UNIQLO

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Made from a technical fabric woven in Italy that’s smooth and weather-resistant with a padded interior for added insulation.

Padded overcoat,
$499 by Suitsupply

abercrombie & fitch wool-blend double-breasted coat

Wool-blend
double-breasted coat,
$220 by Abercrombie & Fitch

buck mason chukker club polo coat

Chukker club polo coat,
$898 by Buck Mason

madewell italian tweed balmacaan coat

Italian tweed Balmacaan coat,
$398 by Madewell

celine tweed coat

Tweed coat,
$4,250 by Celine

todd snyder cashmere topcoat

Cashmere topcoat,
$1,998 by Todd Snyder

This coat is made from a lighter-weight wool blend fabric and comes with a matching belt.

Belted double-breasted coat,
$169 by ZARA

Fabrics Matter

Wool-blend coat fabric detail

Structure is everything. That’s why heavyweight wool, tweed and technical nylon blends are leading the pack. They hold volume without collapsing, keeping the oversized cut crisp. If you live somewhere mild, look for lighter, breathable wool blends that deliver the same silhouette without overheating.

Color-wise, neutrals still reign supreme, but statement shades like rust and olive, or nubby tweeds are sharp moves if you’re feeling bold.

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