The 20 Best Camel Coats for Women Are Forever Classics

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On a Tuesday in January 2020, Meghan Markle wore an outfit including my definition of the best camel coat. A single-breasted design by Reiss, it hit at mid-calf and neatly coordinated with the chocolate-brown silk sweater and skirt she wore underneath it. It was elegant without trying too hard; it was warm enough for an outdoor engagement in winter, without the heft of a duffle or puffer coat. It was, to my mind, daytime perfection.

Markle’s exact coat is long off the market three years later, but her outfit is still my blueprint for recommending camel coats that will last. Just like her style, and the countless others appearing in celebrities’ winter outfits this year, the best camel coats come with a hint of polish and near-universal appeal. (Plus, undeniable warmth for the winter season.) Diego Abba, CEO of luxury retailer Italist, considers them one of the most versatile outerwear options to consider. “[Camel] matches any other neutral—black, white, gray—as well as staple winter colors like red, green, purple, and navy blue,” he said. With that much range, a camel coat can top a winter outfit with an ease that a printed puffer or color-blocked wool coat can’t. “In essence, it goes with everything and flatters most everyone.”

Some of the most investment-worthy camel coats by Max Mara, Anine Bing, and Stella McCartney adhere to a single- or double-breasted longline silhouette: a streamlined look that was as enviable on Meghan Markle in 2020 as it is on Katie Holmes in 2024. Then there are the modern twists, with exaggerated proportions, unexpected textures, or even hints of print. Abba recommends camel coats reinvented with everything from alpaca-mohair blends with floral motifs to knitted cardigan coats.

No matter the exact shape or texture, the best camel coats will last from season to season. Find our favorites for every winter ahead, including classic designer coats, camel puffers, and oversize leather jackets. Each coat was chosen based on expert recommendations, shopper reviews, and my own extensive testing.

Quinn Coat

Anine Bing has designed the blueprint for a camel coat that will last, with a single-breasted construction based on its best-selling Quinn blazer. Even if you’re not already familiar with Anine Bing’s tailoring, you’ll soon appreciate the slightly oversize fit of this unlined coat and how it can rest on top of nearly every winter outfit. Keep the shoulder pads in for a power outerwear moment, or snap them out for a more relaxed look.

Sizes: XXS–XL

Colors: Camel, black

Materials: 90% wool, 10% cashmere

Caban Coat

This Theory coat is warm without weighing you down, thanks to its mid-length hem and wool-cashmere blend. A pointed collar, crisp black buttons, and flap pockets tie the timeless look together. Save it for outfits when you want your statement pants or skirt to really shine.

Sizes: P–XL

Colors: Camel, green, black, gray, and more

Materials: 90% wool, 10% cashmere

What reviewers are saying: “Chic and classic! Love it!”

Wool Hooded Coat

Max Mara’s mastery of camel coats was revealed in 1981, with designer Anne-Marie Beretta’s first sketch for the oversize wrap coat known as the “101801.” The original quiet luxury label still carries its iconic first coat, but it has also made modifications for some present-day newness. The variation at the top of my personal shopping list arrives with a slouchy wool hood that eliminates the need for extra winter accessories—plus the oversize fit and classic color Max Mara has already perfected.

Sizes: 0–16

Colors: Camel

Materials: Wool

Army Leather Jacket in Camel

Toteme’s winter collection has a camel coat for every closet, whether your mission is to find a quilted barn jacket or a cuddly ribbed sweater coat. The variation I’m most likely to shop myself? An oversize shirt jacket crafted from camel-tone leather, featuring surprisingly spacious pockets and paneled sleeves.

Sizes: 30–44

Colors: Camel, black

Materials: 100% lamb leather

Faux Shearling Bomber Jacket

Something tells me this shearling bomber is the perfect pick for someone channeling Hailey Bieber’s street style in their camel coat search. The oversize aviator shape has the same casual cool-girl energy as Bieber’s many other exaggeratedly large leather and wool coats.

Sizes: XXS–XL

Colors: Camel

Materials: 64% recycled polyester, 21% wool, 15% acrylic

Wool Draped Collar Coat

Cuyana’s drapey camel wrap coat is just like its many editor-approved handbags: the perfect balance of function and style. In the camel coat’s case, it’s cut from a recycled, unlined wool that is soft to the touch and effortless to layer with winter sweaters of all weights. The wide belt cinches it closed and gives it an altogether polished feel.

Sizes: XS–XL

Colors: Camel, black

Materials: 100% recycled wool

What reviewers are saying: “I love this coat - it fits over sweaters and dresses, jeans and hoodies, or sweat suits. It’s great as a blanket on the plane or as a overlayer inside a chilly restaurant. I also love the sizing - feels like something I can wear now and also eventually with life changes like weight gain or pregnancy. It’s amazing! I have it both colors.”

Sweater Cashmere

Italist CEO Abba calls this coat “the ultimate in cozy, casual luxury.” He’s not exaggerating. The cashmere-silk blend and easygoing wrap silhouette are designed specifically for turning a low-key day into a resortlike experience. It’s light enough for lounging at home with a tissue turtleneck and fleece-lined leggings underneath, or it can be styled as a true coat with a heavier knitwear set. Either way, you’re cuddled up and comfortable.

Sizes: 38–42 IT

Colors: Camel

Materials: Cashmere, silk

Daisy Coat

Charlotte Simone’s Daisy coat isn’t just outerwear—it’s an attitude. The British label’s ’70s-coded coats have earned fans including Taylor Swift, Sienna Miller, and Kendall Jenner over the years. Now it’s your turn, courtesy of this camel and Mongolian lambswool–trim coat.

Sizes: XS–XL

Colors: Caramel

Materials: Faux suede, Mongolian trim

What reviewers are saying: “I’m so happy with this coat. It exceeded my expectations. Totally in love.”

Elizabeth Coat

The higher the wool content, the warmer the coat. Glowing reviews confirm Marcella’s Elisabeth coat is as toasty as they come. Crucially, it somehow doesn’t feel too heavy to wear with another layer.

Sizes: XS–XXXL

Colors: Camel, espresso, red, black, blush pink, and more

Materials: 100% Italian virgin wool

What reviewers are saying: “This coat is just right. It is warmer than I expected, so I think it will extend into the colder winter months with the addition of a fashionable scarf. Great quality and the fit is 10/10!”

Grizzly Belted Coat

It takes a special coat to get me out of the house when temperatures dip below freezing. Guest in Residence’s camel coat is that rare item. Just like the label’s crewneck and rugby sweaters, this grizzly coat is crafted from 100 percent cashmere. Pulling it on feels like wearing a comforter and looks like winter elegance.

Sizes: XS–L

Colors: Camel

Materials: 100% cashmere

The Pooh

Kule first appeared on my shopping radar for its all-around amazing striped sweaters. I was delighted to learn that it’s just as adept at outerwear, with a take on the camel teddy coat that’s as cozy as it looks. Note the elasticized cuffs on each sleeve, which feature a pop of the brand’s aforementioned stripes.

Sizes: XS–XL

Colors: Camel

Materials: Recycled polyester

92 Reversible Nuptse Jacket

Camel coats can go up the ski lift and down the slope with modifications. This puffer jacket has the same camel shade you’re looking for, plus weather- and wind-proof insulation.

Sizes: XS–XL

Colors: Almond butter

Materials: Shell, 97% cotton, 3% elastane; filling, 75% recycled down, 25% recycled waterfowl feathers

The Conor Coat

If I had to describe this Khaite coat in one word, it would be structure. The exaggerated shoulders and ever-so-slightly tailored waist bring imperious dimension to an otherwise oversize coat. This isn’t a coat for bundling up in; it’s a coat for making a grand entrance.

Sizes: 0–12

Colors: Camel, black

Materials: 75% virgin wool, 25% polyamide

Stella Iconics Structured Single-Breasted Coat

The eco-conscious fabric is the big draw with any Stella McCartney coat, alongside the perfect blazer construction. It’s just as warm as any other variation you’ll find with a lower environmental impact. As for the impact it’ll have on your winter wardrobe? Sources say it’s huge.

Sizes: 34–48 IT

Colors: Camel

Materials: RWS wool coating fabric

Fringe Raw Cut Coat

Talk about fringe benefits. Fringe along the spacious front pockets allows this coat to nod toward western influences without going full Yellowstone. And from the back? Even more fringe to behold.

Sizes: XXS–L

Colors: Camel

Materials: 80% wool, 20% nylon

Wide Lapel Coat

Winter after winter, women like Katie Holmes and Gigi Hadid remind me that some of the best wool coats are also the most accessible. Mango’s trenches have a habit of showing up in celebrity street style all season long; this camel version with a wide lapel and adjustable belt is up next. Not that you have to be famous to appreciate its generous proportions and styling potential.

Sizes: XXS–XXL

Colors: Camel, black

Materials: 60% virgin wool, 25% polyamide, 15% wool

Coat

Florals are an all-year-round motif when they’re stitched in shades of tan, vanilla, and cinnamon jacquard. Note the hint of shimmer woven into the fabric, too—ideal for nights when your outerwear needs to exude going-out energy. (I could easily see this in Taylor Swift’s lineup of out-to-dinner coats.)

Sizes: S–L

Colors: Brown

Materials: 27% alpaca wool, 28% mohair, 13% viscose, 3% polyester, 26% polyamide, 3% Lurex

Gertrude Long Teddy Coat

Camel teddy fabric, a mid-length silhouette, and inclusive sizing: Ugg checks a lot of design boxes and this coat is available with two-day Amazon Prime shipping. If there’s a gap in your outerwear wardrobe that needs filling ASAP, this is the coat to click “Add to Cart” on.

Sizes: XS–3X

Colors: Camel, white, black, pink, blue, and more

Materials: Polyester

What reviewers are saying: “I loved the length and the single button and the cozy warm pockets! I get lots of compliments on it, I adore the color, it’s so fall! Assuming it holds up as I expect, I feel it’s well worth the money!”

Capp Guilmar Belted Coat

Usually when I recommend Loro Piana, it’s for indulging in the label’s exquisitely soft materials. This coat delivers on warmth and comfort with another investment-worthy quality: a two-tone collar that gives the appearance of having layered two exquisite coats on top of each other.

Sizes: 36–48 IT

Colors: Light brown

Materials: 98% camel hair, 2% wool

Oversize Cropped Wool-Blend Toggle Coat

Does anything feel more quintessentially like winter than a toggle-closure coat? Looking at this rustic Ralph Lauren design makes me wish I had a trip to Lake Tahoe or Aspen on the calendar—the look evokes time spent somewhere outside and snowy. Of course, the oversize fit and eternally classic color are just as at home in the city with a strong boot for contrast.

Sizes: XXS–XXL

Colors: Camel

Materials: 68% wool, 24% polyamide, 8% cashmere

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