’Tis the season for elevated casual wear. We saw it first on the Miu Miu autumn/winter 2023 catwalks with Miuccia Prada zhooshing up the basic legging and sweatshirt combo with luxe neutral overcoats. Meanwhile, Matches has just relaunched its activewear category for autumn with an increased number of options on the site (up 144% from the previous season). It’s a style we can’t get enough of, so when we heard Canada Goose was launching its latest campaign, ‘Live In The Open’, we could barely wait. 

And its new campaign really is as pro as the name suggests – boasting fresh takes on the lifestyle brand’s signatures. Think ultra-luxe vests, water-repellent puffers and down-filled coats, so you can embrace all the elements in style and, most importantly, in comfort. 

Opting for an overcoat really is an altogether more subtle approach to dressing your beloved sportswear staples. It’s a street style star that has the ability to anchor all your casual combos while providing an ‘off-duty model’ look and a cool compromise between your gym runs and late-night soirées.

To upgrade your activewear in a flurry, make simple swaps. It really isn’t necessary to shop for a whole new wardrobe. Instead, to elevate your everyday basics, consider texture, fit and material when picking the right outdoor coat.

Try different styles and pair them with your day-to-day pieces – think padded jackets, lightweight puffers, versatile vests and more. The result? Wardrobe combinations you’ll return to time after time that are forever chic and guarantee maximum comfort every day.

Ahead is Stylist’s well-curated edit of the nine best coat styles to help you nail the elevated casual trend. It’s safe to say we’ve been wearing at least one of these pieces daily. 

From puffers and versatile vests to chic cropped coats, here are the classics that will upgrade your day-to-day wear seamlessly. 

Images: Canada Goose by Annie Leibovitz; courtesy of brands