coats

Four pretty pieces inspired by the Duchess' fun, casual look.

Blame it on fashion's current obsession with superheroes, but this season's runways have been chockablock with would-be crusaders. We're talking, of course, about capes—and whether double-breasted, toggled or covered in houndstooth or plaid, they've been a standout trend at the Fall 2012 shows.

Brook&Lyn designer Mimi Jung is best known for her handmade rope-wrapped agate stone necklaces, which were first featured several years ago on Jung's blog and quickly became editor favorites. Now, in her first foray into winterwear, she's teamed with William Okpo's Lizzy and Darlene Okpo on a limited-edition cape and pouch, both in twin tones of taupe and cadet blue.

Over the weekend, I stopped by Marie Saeki and Yurika Nakazono's Terra New York pop-up shop at Takamichi Hair. I had been intrigued by the translucent polyurethane rainwear for months. And though the three-style collection has been available to buy online since its inception, this was my first opportunity to see the pieces up-close.

We've identified ten options, all incredibly cozy, that won't swallow your physique.

In addition to his richly embellished signature collection of cocktail frocks and eveningwear beloved by the likes of Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Michelle Obama, India-born designer Naeem Khan's also designs a successful HSN collaboration.

When it’s time to bundle up, it’s easy to get bored with the same-old, same-old outerwear, so we put together a list of the top winter coat brands on a budget.

You probably can't do that, but you CAN wear this absurdly cozy, tailored jacket.

In the roughest months, it’s all about the coat.

These toppers will keep you warm—and your pockets full—throughout winter.