Can you feel it? Yep, crisper weather is creeping in whether we like it or not, and before we know it we'll be transitioning from the light jackets we're living in now to

bonafide heavy-duty outerwear. That's right, it's time to talk about coats. As much as I lament the transition from fall to winter, the upside is that we get a fresh batch of coat trends to relish in.

As style people, we're always looking to our favorite retailers and fashion friends on Instagram to inform what's new what's next. And when it comes to coat weather, we've officially spotted six new trends that will be the most important for the season ahead. From the fresh versions of classic wool toppers to the new age of puffer coats and shackets that make the seasonal transition much easier, continue on to read our 2020 outerwear report and shop our favorites within each category.