So, the temperature may be cooling down, but many of my favorite outdoor activities (like football games and weekend tailgates) are just heating up.

Every girl knows the importance of staying cozy while looking cool, so today, I’ve picked out more than 40 cute winter coats to rid you of those winter weather woes.

But before we get into that, I’ve got exciting news to share. I’m over on TheEverygirl.com sharing a series of holiday-inspired looks today!

Click here to read the piece and to see my look (as well as the others) — then, report back here so we can talk those cute winter coats.

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Now, when it comes to buying a cute winter coat, what’s on your check-list? Functional? Of course. Fashionable? Naturally. But is it inexpensive or worthy of a splurge?

Think of it this way: If you buy a $400 winter jacket today and wear it for five days every week for the next 12(ish) weeks of winter, the cost per wear is around $6. Pull it out again next season (or if you live in my former city of Chicago, well into April of this year) and that jacket just paid for itself.

Don’t worry if that price point is on the high-end of your budget, though — there’s plenty of options here that fall well under that price point (mainly from Express, Gap and more). Scroll down to get started.

This season’s must-have coats:

Neutral-colored coats

Neutral hues are always a safe bet — in a good way. They’ll pair well with everything in your closet. And more specifically, camel is the new black this season.

If beige isn’t the best color for you but you want to get on board with this classic, try topping it off with a scarf in a bright, flattering color.

Click to shop: Neutral colored coats

Hallie’s pick: High-low puffer jacket

Fit-and-flare

Fit-and-flare coats are flattering on all body types.They’re high-on-style and immensely versatile, too. I love this season’s popular wrap style! The knotted-at-the-waist effect is slimming, so you’ll look svelte even if you’ve piled on the layers (and are now, say, sweating profusely on the subway).

Click to shop: Fit-and-flare coats

Hallie’s pick: Camel-color wrap coat

Preppy & plaid

Admittedly, I’m having a serious plaid moment. Fortunately, this season’s pretty plaid coats all come in unique shapes and bright, cheerful hues. An easy way to add festive flair to my otherwise mostly-black New York uniform.

Click to shop: Plaid coats

Hallie’s pick: Stirrup plaid jacket (on sale)

Puffer coats

If you need a really warm coat — and I mean, Chicago in February type-of-warm — down and/or quilted is a great option. My favorite brands are Canada Goose, and I’ve had this jacket for nearly two years. I love that it’s lined with goose-down fill and yet doesn’t feel heavy to toss on.

Click to shop: Down coats

Hallie’s pick: Burberry belted jacket (on sale)

Moto jackets

You probably already have one of these in your closet, but try a fresh take on the moto jacket this season by opting for a piece in a surprisingly subtle hue.

Click to shop: Moto Jackets

My picks: Powder pink moto jacket

Faux fur

My favorite! These (faux) fur-trimmed coats are sure to keep you warm-and-chic all winter.

Click to shop: Faux fur coats

Hallie’s pick: Faux fur trim quilted coat

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*In this post:

Zara jacket (similar here)
525 America white sweater
Old Navy striped jersey turtleneck (on sale; size down)
Plaid blouse c/o Gap (similar styles)
Quilted pompom hat, gloves & scarf c/o Gap
Paige Denim jeans
rag & bone Newbury booties (similar here)
Loren Hope small ‘Sarra’ cuff
NARS audacious lipstick in ‘Annabelle’

*Click to shop: jackets for women | this post (below):

For more outfit photos, click on over to TheEverygirl.

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Lydia Hudgens Photography