The baltic temperatures are so worth it when you get to wear a chic new coat…
When it comes to personal style, who doesn’t like to shake things up? A midi dress one day then a blazer and trusty denim the next; experimenting with a new look is the key to keeping fashion fun. But no matter how varied your style is we’re willing to bet that there’s one item of clothing you wear day in, day out: your winter coat.
Whether you swear by your ankle-sweeping camel coat or only have eyes for your puffer jacket, every woman can think of one fail-safe coat that has faithfully seen her through the cold months. Chances are that coat is hanging on the back of your chair right now. In which case, don’t read this next bit out loud: the time has come to cheat on your winter coat.
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This season there are so many amazing new styles catching our eye for all the right reasons. With endless coat options to suit every style, whether you want to tap into this season’s animal print – as seen at Victoria Beckham, Max Mara and Givenchy – or opt for a fuzzy new friend in the form of faux fur, shearling or a teddy coat, there is a coat to suit your every mood. Make a statement in a colourful check or swaddle yourself in a cashmere cocoon, with the new season coats that offer timeless appeal.
There may still be the odd sunny autumn day but the cold weather has firmly set to freezer mode. Stylist’s fashion team has tracked down the stylish coats that you’ll want to wear everyday.
Whistles fringe coat
Best winter coat: Whistles Hello, fringed coat of dreams, we’ve been waiting for you. This is the understated showstopper winter outfits need.
It may be on the ££ side for a high street coat but you’ll wear it on repeat so the price-per-wear will be pennies.
Stand Studio quilted coat
Best winter coat: Stand Studio Want to feel like you’ve never left the comfort of your duvet? Look to the quilted cover-up. Wear yours with black ankle boots and tailored separates for a high-low look.
Stine Goya pink coat
Best winter coat: Stine Goya This coat style is dusty pink perfection courtesy of Scandi brand Stine Goya. The Margaret will be your new best friend – try teaming it with leather trousers and square-toe boots to balance out the sugary shade.
Shop Stine Goya Margaret belted wool-blend coat at Net a Porter, £420
French Connection pu trech coat
Best winter coat: French Connection High-shine trench coats have been key for a few years now, for 2020, French Connection has added croc print, too. In a gorgeous dark chocolatey hue, try teaming it with caramel and milk chocolate shades for a tonal look that totally works.
New Look checked coat
Best winter coat: New Look checked coat If you like print then you’ll be a big fan of this checked number. The mono check is punchy enough to bring attention to any outfit but classic at the same time. You’ll have cash left over for a pair of chunky stomper boots to go with, too.
Ganni boucle coat
Best winter coats: Ganni When stepping out an a grey morning, what could be more luxurious than wrapping yourself in a cocoon of glacial white boucle wool? Just pop the collar and cinch the detachable tie belt in at the waist for a look that has a touch of edge, but feels decadently soft.
Nanushka collared coat
Best winter coat: Nanushka Known for its sustainable designs, cult label Nanushka has created the dream coat for those in-betweeny weather days.
The neutral hue will go with everything you wear, while the vegan leather statement collar updates it for 2020, and beyond.
Monki tailored coat
Best winter coat: Monki Khaki is one of those go-with-everything shades you can rely on when it comes to outerwear.
This sharp, tailored style from Monki will be a wear everyday hero style, trust us.
Thebe Magugu long coat
Best winter coat: Thebe Magugu This mustard belted coat is your very own street style moment in the making, but thanks to a classic fit and sleek cut, it also works for all those everyday fashion moments, too.
Arket tan belted coat
Best winter coats: Arket We can always trust in Arket to deliver the goods when it comes to great, timeless and not too pricey pieces. This puff-sleeve wonder coat will se you through every winter for the foreseeable.
Mother of Pearl checked coat
Best winter coats: Mother of Pearl A statement coat is one way to add light to the fact we’ll all have to wear them until spring next year.
This faux-pearl embellished, tartan check print coat will update any outfit but we suggest trying it with a roll neck, wide leg trousers and fresh kicks.
Shop Mother of Pearl Webb embellished checked wool coat at Net a Porter, £278 (previously £695 )
Wales Bonner embellished collar coat
Best winter coat: Wales Bonner Add a hint of sparkle into your everyday looks with this embellished collar coat. Be prepared for every single person to ask you where you got this stunner from.
Shop Wales Bonner crystal-embellished collar coat, £450 (previously £1,500)
Mango puffer coat
Best winter coat: Mango Once you feel this squishy coat you won’t be able to stop thinking about being wrapped up in it. Made from recycled down, it’s the hooded style guaranteed to brighten up those windy winter walks.
Emporio Armani boucle coat
Best winter coat: Emporio Armani The teddy coat hasn’t gone away this year – update your cosy coat collection with this boucle number. The fluffy fabric is the easy way to update a fail-safe black style.
Lisou wool coat
Best winter coat: Lisou If you like a fun coat then look no further than Lisou. Known for its bright prints and rainbow hues, this wool style comes in an array of colours but we love this rich forest green.
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