Whether you like it or not, it's almost October, and you're going to need a coat soon. To soften the blow of that reality, there's an abundance of cute options to choose from this year. And to soften the blow even more, let us remind you that cool outerwear for women makes whatever outfit you're wearing instantly more stylish (sans effort).
To ensure that you're fully prepared for coat season, we scoured the F/W 16 runways and recent street style looks to narrow it down to the seven most important outerwear trends of the season, along with our favorite examples to shop of each, naturally. Depending on your climate, you may want to choose one of the more practical options like a puffer or one of the more mild-weather-appropriate options like a cape. The options abound, so pick your poison.

Keep reading to check out the biggest outerwear trends of the year and shop our picks for each.

1. Militabr Coats

Burberry Prorsum Oversized Shearling-Trimmed Cotton Parkas for Women
We love the touch of sunny shearling on this eye-catching option.

Zara Velvet Military Jacket
Wear this with everything from denim to slip dresses.

Tibi Admiral Cropped Pea Coats for Women
Prediction: Tibi fan Olivia Palermo will wear this.

2. Puffy Coats

Mango Quilted Feather Coat
Dreary winter days call for this crimson coat.

Totême Slogen Jacket
Bonus: This chic option is water-resistant.

Isabel Marant Étoile Celia Womens Puffer Coats
Throw it back to the '70s via Isabel Marant.

3. Duster Length Coats

Reformation Francoise Coat
Gigi Hadid would approve.

H&M Long Wool-Blend Coat
The coolest way to wear this menswear-inspired style? Over a feminine dress.

Topshop Leopard Jacquard Duster Coat
Topshop is a duster seeker's dream.

4. Pink Coats

Reiss Forbes Textured Coat
We're patiently waiting for Reiss fan Kate Middleton to wear this feminine coat.

Gucci Single-Breasted Womens Wool Coats
Gucci is largely to thank for the pink trend.

5. Fuzzy Coats

Maryam Nassir Zadeh Tan Mimi Long Blazer
We'd happily resemble a teddy bear in this.

Reformation Piano Coat
Short and sweet.

Banana Republic Short Teddy Coat
Fuzzy and military-inspired in one? We'll take it!

6. Animal Print Coats

& Other Stories Leo Faux Fur Coat Womens
It's not surprising that this cozy coat is quickly selling out.

Topshop Unique Vaughn Jacket
Yes, zebra print is back.

ASOS Swing Coat in Leopard Faux Fur
Easy on the eyes and the wallet.

7. Cape

J.Crew Wool-Cashmere Cape
You can't go wrong with camel!

ASOS Parka Cape With Faux Fur Hood
This is perfect for transitional weather.

What type of outerwear are you shopping for this fall?