How to Pull Off a Winter White Coat Effortlessly

There’s something effortlessly cool about wearing stark white during the wintertime. Aside from the fact that an all-white outfit looks incredibly chic against a matching snowy background (our biggest outfit goal of the season, if you ask us), white as a neutral just pops much more than black or gray—two hues that have become the accidental mascots of cold weather style.

So, if you’re looking for an easy way to get in on the trend, take a tip from the celebs who have recently started making white coats their mainstays. Gigi Hadid bravely stepped out in New York City in a floor-skimming white duster jacket, pairing the look with comfy (read: very luxe) sweats, translucent sunglasses, and white Reeboks. She wore her hair down in its natural state, which complemented her fresh, minimal makeup look—giving off the perfect #IWokeUpLikeThis vibes. The model’s casual approach keeps the white coat looking modern—after all, you don’t want it to look like a lab coat.

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Iggy Azalea also recently tried the look. Last month, she opted for a white coat with black accents and paired the piece with ripped jeans, snakeskin printed heels, and a peach-colored sweater. While slightly more dressed up than Hadid, Azalea proves that a white coat can add a little drama to even the simplest of everyday outfits. Put simply, it’s a statement coat without all the work. For a formal take on the style, look no further than Natalie Portman. The actress wore an expertly-tailored white Dior blazer over a soft tulle evening gown at the American Film Institute’s Festival premiere of her new film Jackie.

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Speaking of Jackie, you can also take inspiration from a classic style icon who knew how to rock the white coat better than anyone else: Jackie Kennedy. The First Lady frequently wore icy white coats in the form of double breasted pea coats, loose trenches, and simple high-cut jackets. Like today's celebs, she made the coat the pièce de résistance of her outfit and kept the rest of her look minimal—so much so, that she often wore the white coat as a dress with nude stockings or bare legs. Surprisingly, this season’s most dramatic coat is quietly minimal in the best way possible.

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