7 Outfits That Prove Parkas Are as Cool as Ever

The best parkas have one thing in common: They need to look legitimately like something a genuine Britpop boy would wear (even if you aren't matching yours with a scowl and bootcut jeans) and have enough quality detailing to pass for being entirely utilitarian. That means proper cotton drills (like a denim-thick khaki fabric) and plenty of pockets for, you know, important stuff like penknives and, er, lip balm…

While padded coats have been gaining more column inches of late thanks to a major boom in sales (blame Balenciaga), the parka coat has been quietly toiling away in some of the hippest and most hard-working wardrobes a girl could conjure up. Whether a high-fashion version—we're talking fur or sheepskin lined in a rainbow of colours—or back to traditional basics, there are now myriad outfit options that can be made even more enjoyable with the addition of this cosy-cool cover-up. There are few things quite as joyful as wrapping up against the elements while still looking entirely pulled together, wouldn't you agree?

So with that in mind, we uncovered some great street style looks that revolve around the parka and provided you with a list of the best to shop now. Enjoy!

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Style Notes: French girls in parkas? Now there's a dream situation. Aymeline Valade uses a schoolgirlish dress as a base, and then punks it up via her coat and boots.

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Style Notes: Yep, your parka can be best friends with your hoodie—just balance out the casual slant with some fancy shoes.

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Style Notes: Too hot for your furry parka? Just shoulder-robe it, darling.

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Style Notes: If you're feeling brave enough, use a camo parka as a neutral base for wacky extras.

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Style Notes: Fashion loves an unexpected mix, and this cute floral dress–and-anorak formula is certainly that.

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Style Notes: Oh, we do like the sassy flash of leg Zanita Whittington is providing here.

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Style Notes: Who says you can't go eclectic? We love the retro-meets-tailoring-meets-parka combination pictured here in NYC.

Hannah Almassi
Editor in Chief

Hannah Almassi is the editor in chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.

Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.