10 Best Winter Coats & Jackets for Women of 2024

A top-quality coat like the Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 Parka is well worth the price if you’ll be wearing it every day for months at a time. The bombproof shell and midweight down inner are perfectly suited to climates that have wet, chilly winters. The Tres is beautifully designed with a tailored fit and high-end materials that make it feel both durable and luxurious. What we love most about this coat is that it’s essentially two high-end jackets in one. Wear the waterproof shell as a raincoat in mild temperatures, use the down inner jacket alone on dry days, or wear them together when you need ultimate warmth and weather protection. Because the Tres is so versatile, it works great for many seasons from fall to spring, which makes it well worth the price in our eyes.

We’re loving the Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Parka – a warmer version of the Stretchdown Hoodie, which holds down a place on our Best Down Jackets list for its exceptional comfort. The Parka is longer for more backside coverage, and it has a high collar and insulated fleece-lined hand pockets for cozy protection in winter conditions. Our favorite thing about the Stretchdown is the ultra-stretchy fabric that makes it easy to move in and highly durable. Because of these features (and being reasonably packable), the Stretchdown Parka is perfect for everyday wear, travel, and for anyone who tends to be tough on gear.

If quality is important to you and drizzly winters tend to drag on where you live, a primo parka you can wear every day is well worth the investment. It didn’t take long for us to fall in love with the Arc’teryx Patera for its incredible comfort, confidence-inspiring weatherproofing, and sophisticated style. We also find its mid-level warmth to be just right for layering in the rainy, somewhat mild winter conditions of the Pacific Northwest. It comes with a high price tag, but the Patera is a versatile, top-quality coat that you’ll look and feel good in for many winters to come. If you want even more coverage, the Patera Long Down Parka extends past the knee.

You can’t go wrong with the classic Marmot Montreal Coat if you want warmth, comfort, and a touch of feminine style when you walk out the door. Its flattering chevron-shaped baffles are brimming with fluffy 700-fill-power down to protect you on even the most frigid winter days. To top it off, a plush fleece lining in the torso and collar adds an extra dose of insulating value and next-to-skin coziness. The Montreal Coat’s medium length is ideal for most activities from the city to the mountains. And, though it’s not fully waterproof, it holds up well in snow and light precipitation. We recommend the Montreal Coat to those who prioritize comfort and want the option to change their look easily with the removable hood and faux fur ruff.

The LL Bean Long Ultralight 850 Down Coat is perfect for travelers and people on the go since it provides maximum warmth and coverage, is super lightweight, and is compressible enough to be packed into its own pocket. The Ultralight 850 Coat is also an awesome value because it’s made with the best quality down on the market, yet it’s priced competitively. If you’re the type that always seems to be cold, the Ultralight 850 is the perfect coat to add to your wardrobe, since it delivers efficient, full-body warmth while being sleek and low-profile enough to wear indoors or out. We also like the shorter version of this coat for technical use, but the Long’s extra coverage is a luxury we truly enjoy when we’re less active or in town.