I Tried On 23 Coats From H&M, Mango, and Zara—These 15 Were Clear Winners

It's no secret that we love a good try-on story here. Whether we're test-driving our favorite pieces from our very own Who What Wear Collection or reviewing our latest Amazon finds haul-style, we tend to spend

just as much time snapping mirror pics as we do in front of our laptops. After all, seeing an item IRL and reading candid reviews before making an online purchase is a foolproof way to shop.

On that note, today's topic is affordable winter coats. Now that we're squarely in the middle of winter, I think it's safe to say that the time has come to get serious about our winter outerwear game. You're probably living in your heavy toppers more than anything right now, which is why I thought it would be fun to go shopping for some fresh options that don't feel like they're major investments.

In the interest of staying within my own budget, I turned to my favorite retailers Zara, H&M, and Mango who always stock the best affordable winter coats every season. I hopped on the train down to SoHo and spent the morning going through each of their outwear sections. 23 coats later and I found a handful that I think you'll love, too (many of which also happen to be on sale!). It includes a mix of bright statement-makers and reinvented classics so I mean it when I say there's something for everyone. Scroll on to find your next seasonal topper.

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