We can’t get enough of these abbreviated styles …
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Whether they’re dramatic faux furs or pristine double-breasted cover-ups, this season has been all about ankle-grazing coats as we’re still dressing for the cold weather. Thankfully, fashion has offered up the perfect solution: meet the new abbreviated coat that leans into boxy shapes and a utilitarian aesthetic. Mostly, these workhorse cover-ups come in neutral shades, meaning they can mix with your existing staples and work overtime to bolster your wardrobe until spring touches down. Think of them as a transitional essential that acts as a precursor to our beloved trench coats. What’s more, invest in one now and you’ll no doubt wear it on repeat in the unpredictable weather to come. Shop five of the best short coat styles below.

Black collared jacket, €49.99, at H&M.

Navy Germain wool-blend coat, €748; www.shopdoen.com.

Brown Downtown wool peacoat, $695; www.apiecepart.com.

Black Armado recycled wool-blend coat with shirt collar, €270; www.sezane.com.

Dark blue double-face wool-blend jacket, €259; www.arket.com.