15 Reasons Why Bright Coats Work for Winter

As winter weather starts creeping in, nothing sets our hearts aflutter like a parade of colorful outerwear. Between a neon puffer to a cherry red peacoat (we don't play favorites around here), 'tis the season to embrace snuggle weather with open arms. Throw in a slew of key cold weather-approved accessories — think: a cheeky beanie, non-boring printed tights, or shearling-lined duck boots — and you'll be in business. Swipe through for 15 Crayola-bright toppers to keep your spirits high when the temperatures are anything but delightful.

 ASOS Design Faux Fur Midi Coat With Flared Sleeve ($135): You'll look and feel like a glamazon in this fuzzy lilac stunner.

 J.Crew Daphne Topcoat in Italian Boiled Wool ($228): Dear Santa, we want this outfit-elevating option in every color, please.

 Kate Spade New York Fluffy Wool Faux Fur Trim Coat ($798): Walking on sunshine, TYVM.

 Daisy Street Padded Jacket in Rainbow Stripe ($67): Happiness in the form of a ROYGBIV padded coat? You betcha.

 Topshop Colour Block Teddy Coat ($210): Last season's teddy coat gets a fancy update — peep dem pink and green color blocked panels.

 COS Printed Puffer Jacket ($250): You'll be spotted a mile away in this fluorescent printed puffer from COS.

 Alice + Olivia Kylie Jacket ($440): You could say we're tickled pink.

 Rachel Antonoff Louie Quilted Robe in Venti Floral ($428): Lazy girls (er, sleepyheads) unite! Perfect your roll-out-of-bed-and-go routine with Rachel Antonoff's quilted floral robe.

 Hunter Boots Original Puffer Coat ($285): Ready to hit the slopes? Toss this insulated pink and blue puffer on alongside a fair isle sweater and snow boots for an après ski lewk.

 Fever London Swell Times Ahead Scalloped Coat ($149): Looking just marvelous, dahling.

 Tommy Jeans Long Plaid Coat ($299): An OG classic like this will never steer you wrong. The preppy madras print is guaranteed to add a li'l extra pep to your step.

 Topshop Wrap Puffer Jacket ($110): Oof! You'll low-key look like a toasty (albeit, a cute) marshmallow in this bold purple puffer.

 Madewell Velvet Quilted Kimono Jacket in Leopard Dot ($248): File under what to pack for an impromptu trip to Paris. The quilted wrap-front style 100 percent calls for a beret.

 Kurt Lyle Veronica Coat ($468): This abstract topper from Kurt Lyle will be a hit come show 'n' tell hour. Wear it loud and proud with heavy-duty stompers in tow.

 Mango Unstructured Virgin Wool Coat ($230): Schlepping off to work in single-digit temps has officially never looked so good. We like this coat for its clean lines, simplicity, and mesmerizing blue tone.