Outerwear

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Please tell us where Penelope Cruz got that gorgeous blue and white plaid jacket! It’s amazing!–Giselle Stephenson

Penelope Cruz and look-a-like sister, Monica, landed in style to Japan. Penelope kept warm during the long flight in a Chanel blue and white plaid toggle coat, which we’ve spotted her in for a year! That said, Penelope’s coat is no longer available, but we have rounded up some similar hooded coats for so much less. Be sure to click here for more of your favorite stars showing off fall’s most fabulous coats.

Get a hooded coat like Penelope!
Optic Dot hooded black and white tweed coat, on sale $150 from $298, anthropologie.com

America Eagle charcoal or navy hooded toggle coat, $140, ae.com

Hayley red plaid toggle coat, $71, delias.com

Roxy ‘Sweet Peas’ babydoll hooded jacket, $64, nordstrom.com

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Jessica Simpson is keeping a hectic travel schedule these days — from New York to Nashville to Toronto — and she’s keeping bundled up in style! Forget a basic black peacoat, the singer is spicing up her casual outfits with patterned coats. We love that a great leopard print or jacquard is all you need to toss on over jeans — and you’re instantly chic! We tracked down coats like Jessica’s for you, all for under $200.

Get a Leopard Print Coat!
Style&co. Belted Leopard-Print Coat, $69 at macys.com

INC Belted Leopard-Print Trench Coat, $97 at macys.com

Impermeable by Weatherproof Three Quarter Length Faux Leopard Coat, $178 at nordstrom.com

Via Spiga Leopard Print Raincoat, $200 at bloomingdales.com

Get a Jacquard Coat!
Fitted Jacquard Jacket, $49 at newportnews.com

Portrait-collar Jacquard Coat, $79 at newportnews.com

Circle Pattern Wool Coat, $105 at ardenb.com

Newsroom Coat, $168 at freepeople.com

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Step aside, Michelin Man! This season, puffy coats slim down and spiff up with trimmings and fabrics that will keep you warm and stylish. The editors at Instyle.com have found the best jackets — from short styles with details that add shape (seams, belts, ruching) to medium parkas with belts, pockets or chevron seams to nip you in where you need it to long coats with a nicely defined waistline. Check out their editor picks, and you may find yourself welcoming bad weather. Click here to check out their selection.

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Angelina Jolie showed she knows a thing or two about keeping warm and elegant in the crisp fall weather at her Beowulf premiere. The gorgeous mom walked the red carpet with Brad Pitt in tow, wearing a cool-weather classic, a camel hair coat. And while an investment piece like Angelina’s Escada version can set you back a few too many paychecks, we’ve rounded up the same chic look for less.

Get the same clean lines as Angelina’s, $159 at redoute.com

Kenneth Cole Reaction military tab coat for just $168 — 40% off its retail price — at bluefly.com

Keep warm in this Larry Levine walking coat, $228 at nordstrom.com

In the mood to splurge? Try this topper in genuine camel hair, $410 at bloomingdales.com

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Patent is one of fall’s hottest trends — from shoes to purses to jackets, it’s the perfect finishing touch for your fall wardrobe. We loved Renee Zellweger’s sharp gray patent trench coat so much that we had to find the look for less for you! Here are a few of our favorites to get you started. Tell us: Would you wear a patent jacket?

Bailey 44 Double Breasted Patent Trench Coat, $95 at nordstrom.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors Patent Trench Coat, $199 at nordstrom.com

Patent Leather Trench Coat, $229 at bebe.com

Sara Berman Patent Trench, $250 at urbanoutfitters.com

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Leather jackets are shaping up to be one of fall’s biggest trends, but with such a splurge item, you want to make sure you’re getting the most for your money. We love the way that Kate Walsh takes her Chloe leather jacket and wears it so perfectly — day or night! Follow Kate’s lead and pair your jacket with a simple white t-shirt and dark jeans for day time. And at night, leave your wrap at home and add a dash of tough chic to your cocktail dress with the jacket, like Kate did with her Dolce & Gabbana sheath. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite leather jackets to get you started! Tell us: Will you get a leather jacket for fall? Would you try one over an evening dress?

Get the Look for Less!
Faux Leather “Maggie” Jacket, $33 at forever21.com

Leather Moto Jacket, $98 at ardenb.com

Zip Front Cycle Jacket, $99 at wilsonsleather.com

3 Pocket Zip Up Leather Jacket, $198 at gap.com

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The September issue of StyleWatch reveals how to achieve this fall’s fierce-but-ladylike look with the “in” piece of the season — a short leather jacket! It’s the perfect way of mixing uptown chic with downtown edge. Claire Danes is spot-on with her unlikely combo — a Prada chocolate bomber adds just the right dose of tough-girl attitude to her sweet dress and feminine heels. Want an easy way to add a twist — and a touch of rugged toughness — to a white tee and jeans? Try a cropped version like Katherine McPhee’s YaYa Aflalo jacket. Try a few of our favorites:

a.n.a. Leather peplum jacket, $100 at jcpenney.com

Luxe leather jacket, $90 at metrostyle.com

Banana Republic trenchlet, $328 at banarepublic.com

Gap Product Red white leather jacket, $150 at gap.com

Also check out Wilsons Leather at wilsonsleather.com — it’s a place to find a variety of great, affordable options!