What’s the difference between women’s jackets and coats?

Women’s coats and jackets are closet cornerstones and great outer top layers to stay warm and stylish all year round, but there are a few key differences between the two styles. On the whole, women’s coats tend to be heavier, warmer, and fall to the hip or lower, while women’s jackets are usually lighter and end at your hips—though some styles blur the lines. On Etsy, you’ll find many modern fashions to love, as well as vintage women’s jackets and coats , where you can discover retro at its finest.

What types of women’s jackets are popular?

Whether you’re looking for a fresh jacket to update your summer wardrobe or a new weatherproof jacket for outdoor adventures, you are blessed with choices. From light, breezy jackets you can wear open on a Sunday afternoon to warm, stylish winter jackets, shops on Etsy have many types of one-of-a-kind jackets to choose from, such as: Women’s leather jackets : Edgy and casual, leather jackets have long been a staple of the uber chic. Black leather is among the most popular colors, but you can find leather in many others, including earthy browns, laid-back tans, or racing reds. Women’s denim jackets : These jackets are cool, casual, and incredibly durable. The denim jean jacket usually has two front breast pockets and buttons to wear open or closed. Women’s bomber jackets : This jacket has a gathered, ribbed waistband and matching ribbed cuffs with a zippered front. While leather bomber jackets may have quieter designs, polyester, nylon, and cotton bombers often have stylish and functional pockets on the front, sides, or both. Many styles have stitched designs on the back, including the popular varsity jacket, which often features leather sleeves and two-toned designs. Women’s quilted jackets : Often known as shells or liners, quilted jackets are warm and thin with a sewing pattern in the fabric. They can be worn on their own or as an underlayer beneath a larger jacket or coat. [ Women’s teddy jackets ](https://www.etsy.com/market/womens_teddy_jacket: As the name implies, teddy jackets are like being wrapped in a big teddy bear hug of warm fuzziness. They are very soft and might have a hood or collar at the neck with a zippered front.

What are the different types of women’s coats?

Coats are versatile and combine style with warm materials to create a fashionable, practical solution to outer layers. As you shop for a coat, keep in mind the seasons you’re most likely to wear it during and look for a fabric that provides the right amount of warmth. Here are a few of the most popular types of women’s coats: Women’s trench coats : Iconic, classic, and timeless, the trench coat is a long, double-breasted coat that may fall anywhere between your mid-thigh to your ankles. They have buttons to wear closed, or you can wear them open to drape over your figure and frame your underlayers. They can keep you warm on crisp autumn days and dry in most rainfalls, as they are often made from waterproof or water-resistant materials like gabardine—a type of worsted wool. Women’s peacoats : Also known as a pea jacket or a reefer coat, these coats are typically waist-length, double-breasted with large buttons on the front. Most peacoats have six buttons, though some styles may have two, four, or eight. Women’s puffer coats : Both long and short styles are usually filled with down or a synthetic form of insulation to keep you warm in the cold weather. They have a quilt-like pattern which gives it the puffed-up appearance from which it gets its name. Women’s duster coats : While similar to the trench coat, dusters are usually lightweight and nearly always very long—to the mid-calf, ankle, or nearly floor-grazing long.

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Here is a selection of four-star and five-star reviews from customers who were delighted with the products they found in this category.

Amynah

5 out of 5 stars

"Good 👍 Quality, Item matched the description and definitely met my expectations. Very warm and cozy. I don’t even need to wear a coat over it. Keep up the good work.👍👏"

NHS Fleece Jacket Personalised Embroidered Logo Staff Uniform. Discount for larger team runs. (compliant with NHS identity guidelines).
Audrey Hayn

5 out of 5 stars

"The jacket is beautiful! I really like the material and the patterns. I can’t wait to wear it a ton this spring!"

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Catherine Burquest

5 out of 5 stars

"Gorgeous jacket really well made and true to size"

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Gabrielle Chartrand

4 out of 5 stars

"Love the details of this jacket and the fabric."

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Christine

4 out of 5 stars

"The jacket is cute, like the picture shows, and looks like it's good quality. The main issue is with the shipping tracking. It wasn't specific, and it was delivered 3 days past the expected delivery time frame given by the seller. When I reached out to the seller, the reply was that it wasn't lost & not to worry. I replied to that & asked them when it would be considered lost, and I got no reply. Thankfully the jacket finally arrived today. Surprisingly, the jacket wasn't packed very well, as it was put in a plastic bag & wrapped tightly with packing tape. So it was lucky the bag didn't get punctured or torn during shipping, because the jacket would have gotten torn if it did. I also had to be extremely careful in cutting the tape and making sure I didn't cut the jacket when I opened it."

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