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Your trusty black overcoat has a lot of competition this year. With hues spanning the rainbow, textures on the rise, and prints in all scales, there really isn't a good reason to spend another winter wrapped in black. We've prowled through this season's offerings and selected eleven bold outerwear options to carry you colorfully through winter. Intimidated by the idea of 60% of your outfit being so, well, loud? Pull a J. Crew and accessorize with mostly similar colors and one hue from across the color wheel. Or, keep it grounded with neutrals like camel, grey and, if you must, black.
Click through the gallery above for an oxblood biker by ASOS, a snowleopard peacoat from BB Dakota, and nine other lively coats. And, remember, the bold coat choice isn't just for you—it will also help your loved ones find you in crowds. It's a public service! —Nicola Fumo
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