The best coats for autumn and beyond

Coats for autumn and beyond

Finding the perfect coat is no small feat, and for good reason: it's one of the most important purchases we make all year. And with what feels like an infinite number of styles, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by choice. As the seasons start to change, it’s time to find a companion for days spent on long walks as the leaves fall, to curl up in as we sip hot chocolate, and keep us warm on evenings spent at Christmas markets. From biker jackets to puffers and classic camels, we’ve rounded up the very best coats to invest in this season.

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1. The biker jacket

Classic, minimal and eternally stylish, the Dalby Biker Jacket is the answer to all your jacket needs. Throw it on over a dress as we ease into autumn and pair it with chunky knits and boots as temperatures start to cool. A good leather jacket, like this one from All Saints, will stand you the test of time.

All Saints, Dalby Biker £239.00

2. The trench coat

A trench coat is a must-have in your autumn (and later, spring) wardrobe. Simple, stylish and easy to wear, they have the uncanny ability to make an outfit feel magically pulled together and there’s the added benefit that they’re incredibly practical. This season, the Technical Bonded Trench Coat from Calvin Klein is a firm favourite.

Calvin Klein, Technical Bonded Trench Coat £400.00

3. The bomber jacket

Refresh your autumn wardrobe with Hugo’s Akitera Jacket. Bomber jackets are making a comeback and quickly becoming a must-have style for the upcoming season. And this one in dark green is bound to become a centrepiece of your AW23 wardrobe. Extra points for the pockets.

Hugo, Satin Bomber Jacket, £289.00

4. The classy coat

Simple and sophisticated is a fashion formula we can always get behind. Designed in an indulgent cream, cut with a soft crew neck and finished with classic buttons and black piping, the Charlee Jacket will add a touch of elegance to any outfit. Just add pearls.

LK Bennet, Charlee Jacket, £235.00

5. The easy shacket

The shacket was one of the most popular outerwear styles last year and thanks to its easy fit and relaxed look, it's back for another season. Top of our list? This one from Good American, which comes in a soft beige check. Pair with your jeans, leggings and layer over skirts.

Good American, Plaid Shacket, £162.00

6. The black blazer

If you're on the hunt for a jacket that will work for the office and events, Armani Exchange has found the answer. Their Ax Blazer is a future classic, thanks to its nipped-in waist and big silver buttons. Effortlessly chic.

Armani Exchange, Ax Detailed Blazer £260.00

7. The white gilet

A neutral gilet that will pair with just about anything is the answer to all your cold-weather dressing woes. Layer over a long-sleeved tee as we ease into September and throw on with chunky knits when winter really hits.

Great Plains, Fluffy Gilet £89.00

8. The camel coat

A classic camel coat will really stand the test of time. And this wool iteration from Lauren by Ralph Lauren is just what we were looking for. A masterclass in chic dressing, this belted coat is a dream for looking polished with ease. Throw on over your day-to-day office fit, or over a dress for an evening out.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren, Wrap Belt Coat, £399.00

9. The denim jacket

Simple, blue, '90s-style denim from Calvin Klein Jeans; this jacket ticks all the right boxes. Featuring tonal stitching, classic logo detailing, and cut to a cropped length, you're guaranteed to be wearing on repeat, from summer to autumn to back again.

Calvin Klein Jeans, 90s Cropped Denim Jacket, £90

10. The puffer jacket

When it comes to the puffer jacket, The North Face is in a league of its own. Worn by just about everyone, their iconic puffer jackets are a classic for a reason. Crafted with quilted stitching and filled with down and waterfowl feathers, it's hard to find a reason not to add one to your collection, especially when weather gets colder.

North Face, Saikuru Jacket, £190.00