Follow our tips for choosing the best coat for Autumn / Winter

The weather in the UK means a coat is an essential wardrobe item. Choosing an autumn winter coat which will work with your current wardrobe, or update your wardrobe with an on-trend style, can be very time consuming.

Buying an autumn/winter coat isn’t something most people do every year, so when you do choose to buy a coat, it’s important that the coat can work across trends and fashion seasons.

If you are lucky enough to be able to buy coats more regularly, this guide will still help you stay on top of the trends and choose the best coats for this season.

This year there are so many great coats to choose from, and comfort is at the top of the list for the designers. Not many people really want to go back to restrictive clothing after the freedom and relaxed dressing of WFH days. I suspect many of us may have to go up a size or two!

Before the best coats are sold out, try on your autumn/winter coat to make sure it still fits! If it doesn’t, check out some of the options we have picked out to save you time shopping.

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Trench Coats

A classic coat for taking you from Autumn to Winter and back again to Spring. One of the most versatile coats you can ever have in your wardrobe. It can be worn with layers underneath, for cooler days and nights (providing you go up a size). You can add a scarf or shawl for Parisien chic. Trench coats are one of the best Autumn Coats for women.

Puffer Coats

When you need to bring out the big guns a padded/puffer coat rises to the occasion. This coat will keep you insulated on the coldest days, and are usually roomy enough to add even more layers underneath. Be careful if you commute by public transport, you can be too well insulated for commuter journeys in a packed carriage.

Quilted Coats

On trend this season, quilted coats are the ultimate comfort coat. Wrap up on cold days and nights and stay stylish too. These coats come in this seasons hottest colours, you will find them at every price point from High Street to Designer options.

Shearling Coats

Never out of fashion, shearling coats are a great investment piece. The AW 2021 runways have ensured that this shearling coats are one of the hottest autumn winter coats for women this season. Made from shorn sheep wool, the soft texture makes you feel comfortable and cozy.

Check Coats

Check coats are a great retro look for autumn winter. Plaid and preppy, as well as sophisticated and mature, check coats are perfect for all ages. A great every day coat, a timeless piece which won’t fade from style.

Faux Fur / Teddy Bear Coats

Want to look stylish and glamorous all day, every day? Wear a faux fur coat! No need to leave a faux fur coat for special occasions or evenings, up your glamour stakes and wear one every day. No age limit on this one, this style is for everyone.

Belted Coats

Classic and practical, belted coats are great to emphasise your waist. Wrap the belt tight to keep you feeling snug. Belted coats are available in a variety of styles, from trench coats, to wool coats and everything in between. Choose an on trend colour to stay up to date this Autumn Winter.

Boyfriend Coats

Oversized boyfriend coats are a great way to look effortlessly cool this autumn/winter. Another long lasting style, boyfriend coats have been a versatile autumn/winter coat for women for many years. Skims over the body for a comfortable, practical look.

Pea Coats

Practical pea coats have never gone out of fashion. These coats can make you look ready for the catwalk or for a trip down to the shops. Choose a sophisticated black pea coat for an Audrey Hepburn look, or look laid back with a check version.

Classic Wool Coats

Always on trend, wool coats are a classic coat for Autumn and Winter. Update your style this winter with a new coat which will last you years. Choose a classic style or be different and stand out with a designer wool coat.

Wrap Coats

Stylish and perfect for going from day to night, wrap coats have never really gone out of fashion. Choose one in this seasons hottest colours to stay on trend this autumn/winter.

Statement Coats

Making a statement with your coat is a great way to make an entrance. Doesn’t matter what you have underneath if your coat is fabulous. A real investment piece can cost thousands, but you can make a bold statement with a fabulous high street coat.

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