Wrap up against the chill
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Model wearing a check coat
Give any outfit a modern twist with one of this season\'s fabulous winter coats. From dramatic capes to shaggy shearling, our guide to the top 15 styles has something to suit every body shape.
By Alyson Walsh
A la mode
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Model wearing a coat from Dorothy Perkins
Go for a touch of retro chic in this cute shawl collar coat. Just be sure to keep everything else simple - unless, of course, you want to look like Betty Suarez
Checked coat with bow detail, £80
Sizes 8-20,
Dorothy Perkins
Military style
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Model wearing a coat from Wallis
The military coat has marched its way into the hall of perennial fashion classics, and is refusing to budge. Attention!
Military coat,£90
Size 8-20,
Wallis
Real simple
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Single breasted coat coat from Reiss
A new winter coat is a big investment - so go for a simple shape that\'ll last more than one season and then perk it up with some oh-so-now accessories
Single breasted coat, £265, and faux fur stole, £25
Reiss
The great cape
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Model wearing a cape from Jaeger London
Make a dramatic statement in this fabulous Jaeger cape. The easy-to-wear, fluid shape flatters any figure and looks stunning with slim black pants and vertiginous heels. Start saving now!
Gold button cape, £499
size s-l,
Jaeger London
The new minimalism
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Woman wearing a coat from Toast
Star of the winter runways, the collarless coat is an elegant addition to any wardrobe. Great with both skirts and trousers, and when the temperature plummets a chic polo neck sweater will do the trick
Tweed collarless coat, £215
size 8-16,
Toast
Fashion Editor\'s Favourite
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Model wearing a shearling coat from Jaeger London
The rock chic look is big news for autumn, so channel your inner Anita Pallenberg in this show-stopping shearling coat. And, yep, you guessed it, the fashion editor\'s favourite just happens to come with a hefty price tag. Now, why does that always happen?
Long-haired shearling coat, £1600
Size s/m, m/l,
Jaeger London
Return of the mac
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Model wearing an orange mac from Comptoir de Cotonniers
A neat cotton mac is the perfect cover-up for early autumn days and a globally warmed winter
Cotton mac, £167
Size 36-44,
Comptoir de Cotonniers
020 7792 9580
Desk to dinner
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Model wearing a blue satin trench coat from Marks and Spencer
For around-the-clock glamour this stylish satin trench coat will add instant wow factor to a jet- black outfit
Trench coat, £79
Sizes 8-18,
Marks & Spencer
Retro glamour
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Model wearing a purple, tie-necked coat from Wallis
If collarless coats leave you feeling a little naked, try an elegant tie neck instead - and it\'s worth remembering that dark indigo hues worn next to the face are much more flattering than black
Tie neck coat, £75
Sizes 8-20,
Wallis
The need for tweed
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Model wearing a tweed coat from Toast
Whisper it...tweed coats can look big and bulky. But, no need to worry this season, Toast have come up with the perfect solution. An elegant longer-length style, nipped in at the waist that\'ll streamline any figure. Result!
Tweed ‘Promenade\' coat, £225
Sizes 8-16,
Toast
Top notch
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Green coat from Whistles
Three cheers for Jane Sheperdson! The woman who helped turn Topshop into a fashion phenomenon is now CEO of Whistles - and we are just loving the her first collection
‘Lady\' coat, £225
Sizes 8-14,
Whistles
The perfect coat
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Riding coat from Day Birger et Mikkelson
John Lewis really do think of everything. If finding the perfect coat is sending you into a tizzy, then book a free coat consultation with one of their Fashion Advisors. They ‘make sure you\'re wrapped up in style with a design that suits your shape.\' Good eh?
Riding jacket, £195
Sizes 10-16,
by Day Birger et Mikkelsen at John Lewis
0845 604 9049
Grown-up chic
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Model wearing a tweed coat and stole from Reiss
You see - tweed is so versatile it works for evening too. Throw it over a Little Black Dress then add leather gloves, a neat handbag and court shoes for a thoroughly grown-up look
Tweed coat, £265, and faux fur stole, £25
both Reiss
Animal magic
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Model wearing a leopard print coat from Miss Selfridge
We\'re pleased to announce that leopard print has finally ditched its trashy image and become a regular fashion classic. Which makes good sense - it looks super-chic with black and camel, our favourite neutral shades
Leopard print coat, £80
Miss Selfridge
Check it out
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Model wearing a black and white, checked coat from Hobbs
For a classic look that\'ll take you from one season to the next, you can\'t beat a bit of monochrome
‘Susie\' swing coat, £249
Sizes 8-18,
Hobbs