Sorry to My Black Coats, But Chic Women in NYC Convinced Me to Prioritize This Color Instead

To call a camel coat classic is the understatement of the season. Honestly, I would go as far as to say that the soft, chestnut-y shade, when speaking of outerwear, is even more timeless and lauded than black. And no, I’m not taking counterarguments at this time. Because of that, it’s not exactly shocking that the chicest women in New York City tend to lean on their camel coats whenever the weather begins transitioning from what locals call “faux fall” to genuine fall and eventually winter, which just so happens to be taking place right now.

On Friday, supermodel Elle Macpherson was seen in Midtown near Rockefeller Center wearing just the coat in question: a double-breasted, hyper-tailored camel coat. With it, she wore a Dorothee Schumacher white suit, champagne-colored L’Agence satin blouse, and open-toe camel Black Suede Studio pumps. She finished the look with a taupe clasp bag, gold jewelry, and oversized black tortoiseshell sunglasses. Clean, sophisticated, and stylish—her look acted as further proof of the elite nature of camel coats.

On Elle Macpherson: L’Agence Tyler Long Sleeve Blouse ($340); Black Suede Studio shoes; Dorothee Schumacher Refreshing Ambition Single-Breasted Blazer ($900) and Refreshing Ambition Pleated Wide-Leg Pants ($650)

But Macpherson’s not the one woman in New York who relies heavily on camel outerwear this time of year. In fact, she’s not even the only supermodel. Earlier this year, Gisele Bundchen was spotted in the city wearing a Frame camel coat that she frequented all last winter, styling it with a charcoal turtleneck sweater, Victoria Beckham denim skirt, and knee-high Celine boots.

On Gisele Bundchen: Frame coat; Victoria Beckham skirt; The Frankie Shop Ines Merino Wool Turtleneck Sweater ($133); Saint Laurent Puffer Toy Bag ($2190); Celine Verneuil Calfskin High Boots ($850)

Katie Holmes also swore by her camel-colored, double-breasted Gaia coat from The Frankie Shop last winter and will almost certainly bring it back out soon with the temperatures dropping in NYC.

On Katie Holmes: The Frankie Shop Gaia Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Coat ($495); Adidas Samba OG Shoes ($100)