Julia Roberts, Taylor Swift, and Others Are Convincing Us to Ditch Monochrome Coats for This Patterned Alternative

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Celebrities are proof that houndstooth coats are timeless

<p>Elizabeth Stewart/Instagram; SplashNews.com (2)</p>

Elizabeth Stewart/Instagram; SplashNews.com (2)

Winter outfits are a lot like your smile: You need a little extra something to make it shine. While you might use toothpaste on your pearly whites, a striking statement coat will polish off even the dullest of looks. And this year, houndstooth coats are filling up the closets of celebrity after celebrity.

Most recently, we spotted Julia Roberts in a calf-length Wolk Morais one (the same brand as  her cape jacket) in her stylist’s Instagram post, and Kate Hudson also bundled up in the timeless pattern back in September.

Breaking away from black and white, Taylor Swift wore a Vince houndstooth coat with her LBD last fall, while Kate Middleton opted for a red version in 2018 and again last year. And in 2022, Jennifer Lopez wore a green houndstooth pattern during the holiday season. In a few words, houndstooth coats have been around for awhile, and it doesn’t look like they’re going anywhere.

Houndstooth Coats Inspired by Celebrities

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Guess Double Breasted Houndstooth Wool Blend Belted Trench Coat, $149 (Save $100)

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SplashNews.com; Dillards

For someone who deals with snow or icy conditions, you probably want a coat with thicker fabric, like this wool Guess trench that’s $100 off right now. Though it might still be a splurge, we’ve already illustrated that you can hold onto it for years and still get wear out of it. Choose from sizes S to XL, and don’t let the open neck deter you either. Just do what Hudson did and add a thick turtleneck for warmth.

Chiczone Button-Down Trench Coat, $42 (Save 7%)

<p>Elizabeth Stewart/Instagram; Amazon</p>

Elizabeth Stewart/Instagram; Amazon

This Chiczone button-down coat is one of the best houndstooth options on Amazon: It has hundreds of five-star ratings, and it’s fairly affordable at under $45. The hem is curved in the back for a different aesthetic, and there are pockets on both sides of the chest. Also, many shoppers noted that it runs big, so you can easily layer clothing underneath.

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Cider Tweed Collar Houndstooth Double Breasted Belted Coat

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SplashNews.com; Cider

Cider sells this double-breasted coat that has a brown and khaki pattern, which is different from Roberts’ and Hudson’s, but is still neutral like Swift’s, and can match with all sorts of outfits. It also comes with a belt, so you can accentuate your waistline and be extra bundled up on cold days, or keep it open to display the rest of your outfit. It costs just $68, though one shopper said, “It looks expensive, like a $500 designer coat.”

Even if you live somewhere warm, you can still incorporate the pattern into your closet — we found lightweight houndstooth jackets and cardigans, too. Follow Roberts, Swift, and more stars, and keep scrolling to shop the timeless print now.

Levi’s Houndstooth Check Double Breasted Long Coat, $150 (Save 33%)

<p>Nordstrom</p>

Nordstrom

Zeagoo Double-Breasted Jacket, $41 (Save Up to 58%)

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

Avec Les Filles Houndstooth Double-Face Raglan Coat

<p>Zappos</p>

Zappos

Elie Tahari Houndstooth Double Breasted Coat, $150 (Save 67%)

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Saks Off 5th

Yimon Button-Down Houndstooth Shacket, $28 (Save Up to $9)

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

Miduo OversizedHoundstooth Cardigan

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

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