While we love seeing which new coat trends emerge every year, first and foremost we’re always going to invest in a classic women’s coat that will remain in our capsule wardrobe for years to come.
With the cold season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to pick up a new coat to give your autumn/winter wardrobe a refresh, and ensure you’re well prepared for the chilly days ahead.
To help you find the best coat for you, we’ve rounded up all of the coat and jacket styles every woman needs in her wardrobe. From a classic tailored camel coat to a practical puffer, we’ve got something for every style, occasion and budget. Invest now, and you’ll love these pieces for many years to come.
Puffer jackets
The puffer coat has become a mainstay in our wardrobes in recent years. A cold weather staple, loved by the fashion set, from Victoria Beckham to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, it’ll see you through the winter months ahead. Casual and cosy, a puffer coat is great for throwing over athleisure on morning walks, or pairing with jeans and a chunky knit for brunch with the girls.
If you do plan to wear your puffer jacket over thick knits, it’s worth sizing up or opting for a heavier duvet style puffer coat so you can forgo the chunky jumpers altogether.
Read more about our favourite puffer jackets here.
Leather jackets
If there’s one style every woman needs in her wardrobe, it’s a leather jacket. A year-round staple, always on-trend, endlessly versatile and a sure-fire way to add an effortlessly cool touch to any look, we’re truly obsessed.
There are plenty of designers offering genuine leather styles, while on the high street you’ll find faux leather options with a more affordable price tag. This is the epitome of a ‘buy now, love forever’ piece though, so invest wisely and it’ll remain in your wardrobe for years to come.
Read more about our favourite leather jackets here.
Blazers
No longer just a workwear staple, the best blazers will take you beyond the office from desk-to-drinks and then some. If we had to choose the most investment-worthy style, we’d go for a classic, oversized black blazer every time. Wear with anything, from white shirts and tailored trousers at the office, to relaxed denim for weekend errands.
Other styles include tuxedo jackets which look great over slinky slip dresses for evening dos. Heavier tweed styles are also loved by the fashion set and act more like an overcoat than a blazer.
Read more about our favourite blazers here.
Winter coats
Shopping for a new winter coat makes the colder months just that little bit easier to bear. It’s the smartest investment you’ll make as the seasons change, and we suggest getting in there early before the best styles sell out.
A winter coat is a practical purchase, but with so many chic styles to choose from it doesn’t have to be a boring one. From & Other Stories’ oversized wool design to Mint Velvet’s coat and scarf combo, find a style that will go the distance and you won’t know how you lived without it.
Read more about our favourite winter coats here.
Waterproof jackets
Live in the UK? Then adding a waterproof jacket to your wardrobe is practically a rite of passage. If you’ve been caught out one too many times in British showers, it’s time to invest in a quality cover-up for the transitional seasons.
It might not be the most exciting purchase, but you don’t have to sacrifice on style. We’ve spotted plenty of stylish, timeless and practical waterproof options on the high street from Marks & Spencer’s cream trench to Sweaty Betty’s longline parka.
Your waterproof style will keep you warm and dry, but also fit seamlessly with your wardrobe. You can thank us later…
Read more about our favourite waterproof jackets here.
Quilted jackets
The quilted jacket has become a wardrobe classic in recent years, thanks to fashion editor-favourite The Frankie Shop and its coveted khaki style. The on-trend cover-up has firmly secured a place in our wardrobes, and is one we pull out year-round.
Best of all, it’ll go with practically everything. We love a quilted jacket for adding a cool update to a classic jeans and t-shirt combo, or thrown over a floral midi dress for an extra layer. From on-trend khaki styles à la The Frankie Shop to preppy denim and printed designs, you won’t regret adding a quilted piece into your capsule.
Read more about our favourite quilted jackets here.
Camel coats
No wardrobe is complete without a classic camel coat. A piece you’ll reach for time and time again, and for years to come, it’s worth spending a little more on this timeless buy if your budget allows.
There are so many styles to choose from too, but our personal favourite is a classic tailored wool camel coat. They look equally great thrown over party dresses as they do with workwear, or pair with jeans and a white T-shirt to instantly elevate a casual look.
Read more about our favourite camel coats here.
Trench coats
A true hero, no capsule wardrobe is complete without a trench coat. We reach for ours year round, so trust us – it will become the hardest working coat in your collection.
It ticks all the boxes. Chic, functional and versatile, it’s smart enough to pair with workwear, but also looks great thrown over jeans and a graphic tee for a polished finish. We tend to lean toward the classic beige style to ensure it will never date, but you’ll also find plenty of high street options in an array of colours. What’s more, the latest iteration of trench coats sees cropped styles in the mix, like Jigsaw’s modern take on its iconic Nelson style, which has gone straight to the top of our wish list.
Read more about our favourite trench coats here.
Bomber jackets
Bomber jackets are one of the biggest outwear staples of the year – but this isn’t a flash-in-the-pan trend. Instantly recognisable and effortlessly cool, they’ll go with pretty much everything in your wardrobe.
Emulate the off-duty model vibe and throw yours on over baggy denim, or layer over a ruffled midi dress for a little edge. We think oversized styles are truly timeless, but you’ll also find cropped and fitted silhouettes for a more preppy look.
Read more about our favourite bomber jackets here.
Denim jackets
The humble denim jacket will always have a place in our wardrobes. Year after year, we turn to the trusty cover-up to layer over everything from denim (yes, we do love a double-denim moment), to wide leg trousers, midi dresses, skirts – you name it.
You can’t go wrong with a classic oversized style, but this year you’ll also find utility-inspired designs and collarless denim jackets for a new season edge.
Read more about our favourite denim jackets here.
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