A camel coat is truly a closet staple that you’ll have for years. We see them come back into style every year for fall and winter. And while the style of the coat may start to evolve and change every few years, it’s a safe bet that a camel coat will always be in style in some capacity.
I am partial to a longer camel coat. The longer the better in my book. They feel chic, effortless and more timeless. And I also really love a blazer coat for fall. Having one of those in a camel color is a great neutral to have on hand in your closet.
A camel coat really does go with just about every damn thing in your closet. It’s hard to come up with an outfit that it doesn’t work with. But here are some outfit ideas to inspire you. This is how to style a camel coat for fall and winter.
How To Style A Camel Coat
Choose A Length You Like
I really love a super long coat. One that hits mid calf if not longer. I think this helps to elongate your look and creates a beautiful long line to your outfit.
Another option is to try a blazer coat length. While you can do any length in-between these two, I think a nice Millennial fashion update is to try the longer option. I’ve had mine for about five years and it still feels in style and classic all at the same time.
Fabric Matters If You Want To Be Warm
When deciding on what fabric to get, it’s going to depend on where you live. If you’re in the Northeast or Midwest and encounter harsh winters, you will want to ensure you’re paying attention to the fabric composition. More wool is best. And having it lined will also be a big help in keeping you warm.
If you live in a cool climate, or just want more options for different weather days, try a thinner camel coat. Don’t need to worry about it being lined or how much wool is in it.
Camel Coat Styles And Silhouettes
There are also different camel coat styles and silhouettes to choose from. This all depends on your personal style. You can go more tailored and classic in a topcoat silhouette, or a slightly oversized edgier fit with wider lapels.
There are single breasted options, double-breasted, belted or not belted. More structured fits, to more robe and relaxed fits. All of this really depends on your personal style and what suits your wardrobe. And where you plan on wearing these coats.
20 Camel Coat Outfit Ideas
1. Faux Leather Leggings, Combat Boots and Oversized Sweater
A casual yet elevated go-to outfit to top with a camel coat. This is perfect to wear on the weekend or for a travel outfit. It’s comfortable, casual, yet feels elevated and pulled together. You can even wear this out for dinner or drinks with friends.
2. Straight Leg Jeans And Monochromatic
Try going monochromatic in all creams and camels and pairing it all with classic straight leg jeans. This is a polished look that always feels in style. Just pair your camel coat with your favorite creams, tans and browns for a tonal look.
3. A Tweed Mini And Combat Boots
I love styling a camel coat, short or long, with a winter tweed mini skirt. Add combat boots for an edgy combination that feels more casual. You can also try it with a classic knee high boot for a more elevated and dressier option.
4. Lilac, Camel And Jeans
I love this outfit so much and the lilac with the camel is a great color combination to try. Paired with straight leg jeans and eggplant hued Dr Martens. I’d wear this camel coat outfit in the winter to stay warm.
Purple and camel are the perfect color combinations when trying to think of what colors go with a camel coat. The options are broad, but this is one I personally love to reach for.
5. Try Winter White Jeans And A Sweater
I love a white and camel outfit combination. Don’t put the white jeans away just yet. Pair them with an all white or off-white look and top with a camel coat to pull it all together.
6. Hoodie And Leggings
Go super casual in a graphic hoodie and faux leather leggings. The camel blazer coat really makes the outfit feel like you’re NOT wearing your lazy clothing. It instantly pulls an outfit together and is one of the major beauties of a great camel coat.
7. Make The Coat The Outfit
While yes, there is clothing under this and it’s just an all black look. Black sweater, black jeans, black knee high boots. But it’s the camel coat that feels like the total statement.
8. Floral Mini Dress and Ankle Booties
Throw a camel coat over your favorite little floral fall dress and boots. This is the perfect topper. When it’s colder out, I reach for my longer length camel coat. But in the warm fall days of the south, I opt for my shorter blazer coat.
9. Dressed Up With Heels And White Trousers Or White Denim
Pair your cream trousers or off-white denim with a cozy sweater and a stylish mule. The camel coat is the perfect topper to pull this together. I love cream, hunter green and camel together for a color combination to try.
10. Brown Trousers And Red Sneakers
Try a few new colors with camel like brown and red. This contrast is super fun and different. And while the sneakers are casual, you can always swap these out for a nicer shoe like a loafer, mary jane or ballet flat for an office friendly outfit.
11. Navy Trousers And Baby Blue Accessories
This is a color combination to try with camel, navy and baby blues. This is a great winter outfit to try in navy trousers with a baby blue sweater and beanie. The white sneakers are comfy and casual.
12. Jeans And Sneakers
I think we tend to think a camel coat is more dressy. But truly, they work perfectly with just your favorite jeans and sneakers. I love to use the sneaker as an opportunity to add some color. Maybe try it with a bold colorful chunky sneaker to add a pop of color. Or go classic in neutrals. You really can’t go wrong!
13. Stripes With Denim
Stripes and denim are always a classic combination. And a camel coat completes the trio. Paired this with a black sock bootie for the perfect casual weekend outfit. Or this could work for a business casual dress code.
14. Run Errands In Coordinating Sweatpants
Yup, throw that camel coat over your matching sweatpants for a cute outfit that is put together. I am a firm believer that you can rock this on travel days, and to run errands. An intentional sweatsuit styled with a nice camel coat and trendy sneakers really is a true outfit that is a fashion statement! It’s one of my favorite tips to wearing loungewear in public!
15. Leather Pants With A Button Down
A very classic outfit, leather pants with a white button-down. Wear this to a nice dinner or to the office. Add your favorite loafer or ballet flat here to complete the look. And yes, fun socks are a plus!
16. Cocktail Dresses And Events
The camel coat is such a nice and elevated coat that it is the perfect option to wear to any events you may have to go to. While a black peacoat is nice, I personally really love a long classic camel coat to go over a little black dress.
17. Jeans And Loafers With Black Accessories
This is one of my go to looks for fall and winter. My favorite straight leg jeans paired with loafers (add socks if you need to for warmth) and my beloved camel coat. It’s instantly chic and pulled together. Underneath you can add any color sweater or tee. And layer on a cozy scarf if you need to.I also love the combination of black and camel. When in doubt, I just add black shoes and accessories!
If loafers aren’t your thing, you can always swap them out for a ballet flat or mary jane. Whatever favorite comfy flat you love to wear would work with this combination.
18. Oversized Scarf And Winter Boots
When it comes to those really cold days, I reach for a heavy sweater, jeans, and winter boots. Layer on my camel coat and an oversized scarf to stay warm and stylish. Sometimes a puffer coat is just not the vibe, and when that happens, I layer properly under my camel coat and add a big cozy scarf.
19. Midi Slip Skirt And Boots
A favorite fall and winter outfit will always be a midi slip skirt and knee high boots. It’s dressy, and sexy, and the camel coat is the perfect topper. I always reach for the longer coat as I like the hem of the skirt to either match the length of the coat, or be shorter than the coat. I rarely like to see my skirt below a coat if I can help it.
20. Silky Maxi Dress
Going back to wearing a beautiful camel coat over a little black dress, the same goes for long silky maxi dresses. I just think they’re the perfect topper. Once you get into early fall, you can start pulling this out to layer over your dresses when heading out to a party or date.
It’s no secret that a camel coat is truly the most worn item in my closet come fall and winter. And proof that investing in one great silhouette can be worth it as I have had my beloved Mango camel coat for 5 years and it’s still going strong.
Pair your camel coat with everything from sweatpants to leggings, and faux leather pants, trousers and little black dresses. It is truly the most versatile coat you’ll own. And it makes any outfit, yes, even those sweatpants, feel like a cool, fashionable and intentional outfit.
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