These 11 Top-Rated Coats for Women Will Keep You Warm All Winter (2024)

This best-selling, stylish parka from The North Face offers extra-warm insulation with a 600-fill recycled down, and it has a waterproof, breathable DryVent shell to keep you dry and protect against wind and water. The coat also features a hood with a removable faux-fur trim, along with an internal waist adjustment for a customizable fit. Reviewers confirm it’s warm without being too bulky, and they especially love the classic style.

“Worth every penny. Bought this for my Iceland trip and the howling winds and pouring rain put this product up to test for sure,” shared one reviewer. “Some of my other waterproof stuff didn’t hold up, but from neck to knee I was toasty warm and couldn’t feel the wind at all!”

Looking for a cute, stylish coat that will still keep you warm? This sophisticated pick is made with super-soft faux shearling and comes in a classic lapel design, featuring a double button closure that’s perfect for showing off your outfit underneath. Reviewers love that it’s the perfect way to upgrade a casual look—while still being “very warm” for winter weather.

“It’s stylish, can be dressed up with jeans and heels or casually with leggings and sneakers. It’s lined with a satin lining, so it doesn’t shed all over your clothes,” said one Amazon reviewer. “The big pockets are a nice detail. But my favorite thing is how soft and warm it is. It’s warmer than my $600 Lululemon parka.”

A winter coat for under $65? Believe it! While it may not last as long as other brands on this list, it’s a great budget buy if you’re in a pinch—especially with a whopping 18 colors to choose from. The shell, lining, and fill are made of polyester, and if you spill anything on it, you can throw it right in the washing machine. The best-seller has racked up over 19,000 ratings on Amazon, with over 12,000 buyers giving it a perfect five-star rating.

“This coat is plenty warm (I live in the frozen north), but I am not sweating the second I walk into a store, like with some puffy coats,” wrote one reviewer. “Excellent value! This coat is warm, extremely lightweight, body contour fitted,” said another.

Everlane is known for its sustainable fashion and ethical ethos—and the brand’s jackets do not disappoint. This 100% polyester long puffer coat is made from 60 renewed plastic bottles. It has a drawstring waist, is water-resistant, and features 100% recycled PrimaLoft insulation for an extra warm closet staple. It’s available in three colors (including a classic black).

“Amazing quality and 100% waterproof. Very warm, blocked out the wind, and had fleece-lined pockets,” one reviewer wrote. “This coat is so beautiful, and I feel so put together when I wear it,” another said. “I bought it late in the season and my only wish is I got it sooner. The sleeves are the perfect length and I love all the pockets!”

This winter coat boasts an incredibly versatile design: It comes with both a durable outer layer and a removable, zip-out insulated liner. That means you can wear it three different ways depending on the weather conditions (you can wear the outer and inner layers together, or wear each separately). The outer layer is waterproof and windproof to protect against the elements, and it comes with an adjustable sherpa fleece-lined hood with a removable faux-fur trim.

“Love this coat and how it can be broken down into three jackets,” one reviewer wrote. “Very versatile and very warm.”

You’ll face rain, snow, and heavy winds fearlessly with this hooded, fleece-lined, and water-resistant winter coat. It’s made with 650-fill power and 100% polyester, making it incredibly warm yet breathable. Plus, it comes with a removable, faux fur-trimmed hood and an adjustable drawcord waist as well as two front pockets and an interior one to hold valuables.

One Amazon reviewer, who bought the coat for a trip to Alaska, wrote, “I love this coat! I bought a size bigger so I could wear extra layers if needed. It never happened. This coat kept me warm with a medium base layer and thin fleece vest.”

This is Amazon’s best-selling women’s ski jacket—perfect if you’re hitting the slopes or simply want a sportier look for cold-weather adventures in the winter. It’s made with highly water- and wind-resistant fabric to protect you from the harsh elements, along with a soft, cozy inner lining to keep you warm. Plus, it features a detachable hood and adjustable cuffs for heat retention.

More than 24,000 Amazon buyers give it a perfect five stars, with reviewers raving that it’s “perfect” for skiing. “I needed a warm, waterproof coat for a ski trip. I wore it both in 40-degree and 15-degree weather, and it was perfect; I never felt cold and never had any water leak through,” wrote one shopper.

For the eco-conscious buyers out there, it’s important to pay attention to the materials used in the clothing you buy. And the Backcountry Raglan Allied Down Parka is about as eco-friendly as they come. This parka is made from 100% recycled polyester and is Bluesign approved for maintaining sustainable practices. The 700-fill Allied feather and down is also RDS-certified for adhering to animal welfare practices. All-in-all, it’s a coat that looks good and that you can feel good about wearing.

“Warm and comfortable...It is very lightweight but warm,” noted one reviewer.

Boasting a 4.5-star rating on Amazon, this highly-rated jacket keeps you warm with water-resistant and windproof fabric, along with a 90% duck-down, 10% duck-feather fill. It also features a fleece-lined hood and is equipped with six large pockets that are big enough to stuff your hands and essentials into. Choose from a total of 13 stylish shades and 10 sizes up to 5XL.

“Warmest jacket I have ever owned!” raved one Amazon customer. “It did not disappoint! It is so warm, and the length was perfect for me. The attention to detail was impressive. Deep pockets, the zipper pulls and even the wrist bands are fantastic. I appreciated realizing that there is even the choice to zip it up or snap it closed. I have had so many compliments when I wear it.”

Canada Goose is known for its premium coats and jackets, but unlike many top-tier brands, after testing a sample, you aren’t just paying for a label. The Canadian brand designed every inch of its women’s Trillium Parka for maximum comfort, warmth, and durability. The fill is made of 625-fill power white duck down with a removable, down-filled hood and recessed rib-knit cuffs to lock in heat. It extends to the mid-thigh, is elasticized along the back waist, and features an interior drawcord for enhanced fit. Finally, Canada Goose gives this parka a Thermal Experience Index rating of four—inspired by the Arctic but made for everyday wear, second only to jackets that are literally meant for Antarctica.

“I bought the Trillium two years ago and it still looks brand new!” shared one customer. “We get very harsh winters here with temperatures of -30 degrees celsius plus wind chill ,and this parka does a very good job of keeping me warm.”

This warm winter coat is lightweight and pairs with just about anything, meaning it’ll fit your style no matter your aesthetic. Featuring 700-fill power down, the Ithaca style keeps you toasty in both cold and wet weather. It has a removable synthetic fur ruff, microfleece cuffs, and multiple interior pockets to protect your hands from the cold.

“I have been wearing it below-zero temps and still, it keeps me warm,” one reviewer wrote. “I also like the length of the arms, as I need length and these are not too short for my long arms. I typically wear mediums in clothes, and I ordered large in this for room and movement.”

✔️ Think about the weather conditions. It’s important that you think about the weather conditions for your area. Coats often come with ratings for temperature, so if you live somewhere that often gets sub-zero (or even just sub-freezing) temps, you need to choose a coat that’s rated as such. If you live in an area that often gets freezing rain or snow, choosing a coat with a water-resistant coating will be important.

✔️ Prioritize the fit. Coats are the outermost layer of clothing, which means you’ll have at least one (if not several) layers underneath. Think about the bulk of your under-layers when you purchase your coat. Do you tend to stick to light layers like a thin Merino wool base and a lightweight mid-layer, or are you more likely to elect bulkier items like sweaters or sweatshirts underneath? If you tend to opt for the later, it’s important to choose a coat with a boxier fit, or to size up to allow room for your other clothing.

✔️ Look at the length. A longer coat will naturally offer more protection from the elements, but some people don’t like the bulk or movement restriction that lengthier coats offer. Consider the pros and cons of a waist-length, hip-length, or full-length coat based on your personal needs.

✔️ Consider your activities. A coat you use just to stay warm as you walk from the car to the office and back is different than a coat you use to go skiing, running, or hiking. If you plan on using your winter coat for extensive outdoor activities, you’re likely to want features like water-resistance, a detachable hood, adjustable cuffs, and breathable fabrics that allow for sweat to escape and evaporate. You also want to make sure the coat isn’t excessively stiff so it can move with you as you need it to. On the other hand, if your coat is strictly going to be used for short stints in the elements, you likely don’t need as many additional, performance-level features.

That depends on the particular parka and puffer jacket in question. Generally speaking, parkas are intended for particularly cold weather, so they tend to be warmer than puffer jackets. This is especially true when the parka is made of wool or wool-blend fabric, as wool tends to be the warmest of winter coat options. Parkas also tend to be longer, with an integrated hood that often has a fur or faux-fur lining to help protect the face from wind.

Puffers, on the other hand, are filled with insulation (typically down or synthetic fibers) to help protect against the cold. These come with down fill power ratings ranging between 550 to 900. Anything up to 750 is pretty warm, but those ranging between 750 and 900 are going to be very warm. Puffers are also typically shorter than parkas, hitting at the waist or hips, and don’t always have an integrated hood.

Both parkas and puffers are usually water-resistant or waterproof. And it’s also possible to have a parka-style jacket that’s also a puffer (it’s “puffed up” with down or other insulation materials).

Ultimately, which coat is warmer depends on the specific weather ratings of the coat in question.