Confession: I'm in denial that the days are getting shorter, the nights longer, and the temperatures dropping. Yes,

that means it's time to start dressing for winter weather. Even though I've just pulled out my cozy sweaters, it's now time to layer on a warm winter coat. As much as I love living in New York City, there's always a point where I struggle to whip up a cute winter outfit—partly because finding an affordable winter coat takes time.

Scouring online at Nordstrom and looking through Ssense's sale section is both the joy and bane of my existence. Luckily for you, I've done some digging to find the best affordable winter coats all under $350. Not only will they prevent you from catching a chill or spending all your hard-earned coins, but each find is also a reflection of the biggest coat trends of the moment, so you'll look hot and stay warm all winter long.