Inauguration-Inspired Coats Because There’s Still a Lot of Winter Left

January 21, 2021

We’re already well into winter and most of us picked up a new coat way back in November. Or maybe two or three. But after yesterday’s inauguration ceremony, we’ve got our eyes on a few additional picks. The selection of coats at any inauguration is pretty stellar. Just think back to the one Michelle Obama originally rocked. This time attendees really brought their A game. Vice President Kamala Harris looked regal in her purple number. Dr. Jill Biden’s teal/turquoise creation had a touch of sparkle. Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman’s yellow Prada was another bright spot. And Harris’ stepdaughter wowed in an embellished checked coat that would make any best of street style roundup. Since most of these inauguration coats are far above our pay grade or out of stock, we went ahead and hunted down some similar options. Better get a move on and scroll through the slideshow above. Because these dupes are bound to sell out, too.

Inauguration 2021 Coats

Kamala Harris

The vice president proved the power of purple decked out in Christopher John Rogers.

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AMI Paris

Single-Breasted Coat, $756 at Farfetch
Aspesi

Quilted Oversized Coat, $522 at Farfetch
Dr. Jill Biden

The newly-minted first lady stood out in a Markarian ensemble.

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J.Crew

Lodge Coat in Italian Stadium-Cloth Wool in Heather Turquoise, $328.99 at J.Crew
Harris Wharf London

Single-Breasted Felt Coat, $422 at Farfetch
Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama made a wine-colored statement in Sergio Hudson.

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Zara

Wool Blend Coat, $79.99 at Zara
UGG

Hattie Long Oversized Coat in Eggplant, $226.99 at UGG
Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez performed in an all-white Chanel outfit.

Image: Patrick Semansky-Pool/Getty Images
Staud

Ashley Coat in Ivory Vegan Leather, $550 at Staud
Mango

Woolen Coat With Belt, $299.99 at Mango
Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman was one of the highlights of the ceremony. She read her inspiring poem wearing a yellow coat and a red headband both by Prada.

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Mackage

Mai Coat, $525 at Shopbop
Helene Berman

Wool Blend Wrap Coat in Yellow, $166.50 at ASOS
Ella Emhoff

Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter, who’s a textile design student at Parsons, turned heads in her flashy Miu Miu coat.

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Matériel Tbilisi

Corset Waist Checked Coat, $583 at KOIBIRD
Nanushka

Sira Checked Wool and Silk Coat, $534 at mytheresa.com

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.