Daily Obsession: Classic Coats With An Edge

As Hillary Clinton recently demonstrated, even a classic coat can make a big splash with a well-placed detail. An elaborate lining, one-of-a-kind buttons, an asymmetrical collar - all are relatively small details that can make a coat unique while maintaining wardrobe longevity.

$100 and Under

A cape collar gives this herringbone wrap coat a very Hitchcockian heroine feel.

Oversized buttons and cropped sleeves keep this trench youthful and hip.

A Peter Pan collar, bell sleeves, and $44.70 price tag make this boucle swing coat an easy choice.

The Mid-Rangers

The built-in belt loops and wide collar on Via Spiga’s Basili coat elevate an otherwise classic camel design.

Soia & Kyo’s buttoned trenchcoat has a refined nautical feel.

Chevron is a classic but lesser used pattern than, say, houndstooth or herringbone, and this Thread Social wool coat plays up the individuality factor with a scarf neck and fringe details at the front and back.

The Spendy Picks

This immaculately designed Doo.Ri trench manages to make a classic coat unbelievably fresh and unique.

Roland Mouret is known for creating architectural pieces that are deceptively simple in appearance yet insanely flattering on (hello Galaxy and Moon dresses), and this RM by Roland Mouret evening coat is no exception.

With coats like these, who needs dresses? The pleated skirt on this Burberry Prorsum coat means you might never take it off.