Your Complete Winter Coat Guide, Inspired by Harry Styles

Trust us. This man knows how to wear a coat.

By Danielle PrescodPublished: Jan 13, 2015

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I really like Harry Styles. Not in a musical sense or an I-consider-him-to-be-sexy sense, but I think we'd get along. I also like his style—especially his impressively varied coat collection. If you want to take some notes on how to go in the right direction (sorry) for winter, get on board with Harry Styles.

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The Striped Coat

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Every stylin' person needs a statement coat and Harry Styles is no different. Acne Studios Tria Jacquard Wool-Blend Coat, $1,438; mytheresa.com

The Shearling Coat

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Shearling was fall's biggest runway trend and obviously Styles is all up on it. Plus, it's super warm so bonus points for a coat that looks good and does its job. Dlux Tan Nappa Shearling Coat, $1,680; avenue32.com

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The Suede Trench

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Speaking of coats that do their job...a trench coat is designed to act as a raincoat so one that is made of suede is not exactly the smartest choice— but it sure does look good and that's all that matters. Gucci Suede Wrap-Around Trench Coat, $1,782; matchesfashion.com

The New Novelty

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Aren't varsity jackets just so over? That's exactly why Styles hasn't bothered with one since 2012. This leopard print moto reps classic biker style with a novel twist. He just knows. Rebecca Taylor Ombre Leopard Leather Jacket, $995; saksfifthavenue.com

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The New Bomber

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The best way to make sure that you have the latest in outerwear is to combine two very happening elements into one awesome coat. This one is has a bomber shape with a shearling fabric. It's like urban après ski. Reed Krakoff Bomber Jacket, $897; reedkrakoff.com

The Boss Coat

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If Harry Styles is like the Paul McCartney (LOL, but only kind of) of Generation Snapchat then this is his Sergeant Pepper coat. Saint Laurent Embroidered Woven Cotton-Blend Jacket, $4,350; net-a-porter.com

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The Black Coat

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A black jacket is a must have for a guy, girl, llama, whatever. You just have to have one. Harry Styles manages to make sure his black jacket is collarless which makes it much easier to experiment with other necklines. Theory Nabiel C Jacket in Modern Suit, $174; theory.com

The Tuxedo Coat

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Nothing—and I mean nothing—is worse than a girl that does not appropriately match evening wear to her coat. Harry does this expertly while out on the town in silk wide leg pants. If you want to have style, you will do the same. Uniqlo Women's Tuxedo Coat, $70; uniqlo.com

Danielle Prescod

Fashion Editor

Danielle Prescod is a fifteen-year veteran of the beauty and fashion industry and a graduate of NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. A lifelong fashion obsessive, she was most recently the style director of BET.com. With Chrissy Rutherford, Prescod cofounded 2BG Consulting, which aids fashion and beauty brands and influencers on their anti-racism journeys. She dedicates her time to researching how feminism and social justice intersect with pop culture. An avid reader and writer, Prescod also loves TikTok, the arts, staying active, horseback riding, and exercising at any hour of the day. She has been featured recently in