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You’ve considered turning on your central heating and have already succumbed to an evening hot chocolate, both of which can only mean one thing. Winter coat season is officially here, and while you might be holding on to the classic T-shirt and cropped jacket autumnal outfit formula for a few more days, it would be far wiser to do an urgent stock take before the weather really starts to bite.
Maybe your inventory is perfectly adequate already, thanks very much. Or maybe you’re thinking about taking your outerwear in a new direction for AW25, with something trend-led but timeless (our money’s on single-breasted wool designs that will be sharp for the office but also work for off-duty or patent leather styles that will stand out in the inevitable sea of puffers).
Whatever your state of readiness, the good news is that you can find some of the best winter coats in the business on the high street. As a high-ticket item, you’re still most likely going to be spending three figures, however, which is why you should aim for something classic that will last for the next five winters (at least).
Interestingly, many of the best high street coats this Autumn/winter feature fuzzy faux-fur attachments or lining, including this soft-shouldered coat from Kitri, which has a sleek silhouette that contrasts with its shorter hemline. Not only does this design choice align perfectly with the colours of autumn, but it also offers a slightly more polished alternative to traditional winter coats.
Having said that, sumptuous black coats are also 'A Thing'. My personal favourite is this voluminous style from Karen Millen, which you can belt over knitwear or leave open, as well as a boxier, edgier version from Zara (with contrast cuffs included).
Classic doesn’t mean boring, by the way. At Baum und Pferdgarten, the leopard spot becomes a statement kind of neutral in Dixie, its wool coat that combines a rounded collar with a double-breasted silhouette. Boden's Cocoon coat is similarly jazzy in pink-and-blue Argyle, yet surprisingly easy to style out with a cashmere jumper, white jeans and horsebit loafers. Hush’s Edie coat is one of the best single-breasted designs we’ve seen on the high street—and it’s available in tomato red, guaranteed to get you noticed all winter.
Keeping scrolling to shop the best high street coats—and feel a whole lot more optimistic about the start of hot-chocolate season.
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Winter coats don't have to be boring. This velvet-trimmed military style coat from Monsoon is a great day to evening option when you're looking for something more form-fitting.
