While we realize we're beginning to sound like a broken record, winter is cold. Like insanely cold. Plus, this time around, we have that pesky polar vortex to deal with it. So it isn't just our imagination. This season is a heck of a lot colder than last winter. So we're taking a proactive approach by stocking up on sweater coats. Not to rock outside, mind you. After all, it's far too frigid for that. No, we'll be flaunting them inside all season long.
Warmer than a typical cardigan, sweater coats are designed to stand up to the elements — to a degree. They're not the same as 100 percent wool or goose-down padded outerwear. Although they're great for cruising hallways and almost going outside. Or going outside in areas where winters don't routinely drop below freezing. Regardless, they're definitely marketed to wear outdoors also labeled as "coatigans" or even "car coats" in order to get that point across.
Truth is, usually they're just reinforced cardigans. Sweater coats often have plenty of personality since they're also made to be seen as your final layer. Of course, you can show them off just as much inside as outside. Prices vary along with silhouettes. There are several designer incarnations courtesy of TOTEME, Proenza Schouler, Vince and Rag & Bone. J.Crew offers a couple of stunners, while Free People, Mango, Zara and Pixie Market are also great sources of stylish versions.
Ready to fortify your inner-wear? Then scroll on to discover the most sartorially-pleasing sweater coats to wear around the house and even around the office.
TOTEME Rib-Knit Cardi Coat Grey Melange, $980 at TOTEME
J.Crew Collection Textured Metallic Sweater-Coat, $267.99 at J.Crew
Mango Knitted Coat With Detachable Scarf in Ecru, $99.99 at Mango
Alex Mill Marylebone Sweater Jacket With Scarf, $350 at Shopbop
Pixie Market Tweed Button Jacket, $149 at Pixie Market
Proenza Schouler White Label Lenora Knit Cardigan in Wool Blend in Birch, $398 at Proenza Schouler
Zara Wraparound Collar Knit Coat, $109 at Zara
By Anthropologie Embroidered Bomber Cardigan Sweater, $188 at Anthropologie
Loopy Mango Winter Coat, $825 at Free People
Jenni Kayne Sweater Coat in Oatmeal, $425 at Jenni Kayne
Scanlan Theodore Brushed Mohair Cardigan 3 in Navy, $650 at Scanlan Theodore
ME+EM The Perfect Super Soft Cardigan Coat, $337.50 at ME+EM
Vince Textured Soft Sculpted Car Coat in Heather Wheat Cream, $416.50 at Vince
Lunya Lofty Wool Whip Stitch Coatigan, $199.20 at Lunya
We The Free Always Sweater Jacket in Cinnamon Stick Combo, $198 at Free People
Lisa Yang Cashmere Fiora Cardigan Coat, $1,500 at Shopbop
For Love & Lemons Helena Oversized Knit Coat, $398 at For Love & Lemons
J.Crew Collarless Lady Coat in Textured Tweed in Black, $384.99 at J.Crew
Varley Pensdale Relaxed Knit Jacket, $148 at Shopbop
Mango Bouclé Knitted Coat, $79.99 at Mango
Flat White Knit Sweater Coat in Grey, $19.95 at Anthropologie
Rag & Bone Bridget Coatigan, $698 at Shopbop
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