I Lived in NYC for 5 Years—These Are the 8 Most Important Coats to Own

I’m originally from Florida, so when I first moved to New York City in the fall of 2015, let’s just say I was embarrassingly unprepared for just how cold the winters get. The icy air and snow can be brutal (I had to learn what a squall was the hard way—that was not fun!), so I quickly realized that the importance of a dependable and durable winter coat could not be overstated. I spent five years living in the city and over that period I amassed a collection of coats and jackets for all kinds of weather. I’ve since moved to the sunnier city of Los Angeles where I don’t have much of a need for thick outerwear, but I’m hoping I can pass along this bit of fashion knowledge so you can bundle up with style. 

Here, I rounded up the eight types of coats that you should have in your closet so you can be prepared for the freezing cold, miserable days ahead. (Can you tell I’m a summer person?) From insulated puffers and fuzzy shearlings to waterproof parkas and trenches, keep scrolling to get the low-down on all the different types of coats and jackets to have in your winter wardrobe.