The big cover-up

Get set for winter with our pick of the season’s most-wanted coats for every body and budget

Coats ahead of the curve – for every shape and in every fabric you could dream of

Cool-girl quilting

Not just for walking the dog, luxe puffas are functional but oh-so fashionable right now.

Teddy bear

Extra cuddly, extra fluffy, extra cosy. Team the super-soft teddy-bear coat with tonal hues for grown-up appeal.

Tip-top tapestry

We’re lusting over contemporary tapestry, so bloom through the gloom in this fancy floral coat with ladylike polish.

Classic camel

If you want a keep-for-ever coat that works season after season, you simply can’t go wrong with classic camel.

Modern military

Army-inspired coats: the perfect balance between everyday elegance and can-do practicality. Tailored to perfection, these overcoats will command your attention.

Grown-up glam

Go all out with decorative cover-ups that look just as good over skinny jeans tucked into this season’s slouchy boots as they do with a sexy party dress and wow earrings.

Houndstooth

What’s black and white and chic all over? A houndstooth coat. Surprising versatile, it’ll go from the office to out of hours.

Cosy couture

Beat the freeze in sumptuous, luxe faux fur. A vintage-inspired cocktail coat will add high-impact Hollywood glam to off-duty outfits and won’t let you go unnoticed after dark.

So seventies

In keeping with autumn’s easygoing spirit, modern retro shearlings and sheepskins have a laid-back allure that’s hard to resist. Cool and cosy in equal measures.

Heritage check

Winter is a great time to get to grips with checks, plaid and tartan. A sharp, blazer-style coat brings the heritage trend right up to date.

Minimalist chic

No fuss, no frills. Pared-back simplicity makes this coat trend an easy winter win. Add a youthful edge and wear with sporty separates and slip-on sneakers.

Seeing red

Bust out of your black rut and embrace paintbox-bright red – it’s the only colour to be seen in this season and it’s surprisingly easy to wear.

£260, s-xl, Phase Eight £75, 6-22, Next £350, 4-14, Reiss Darker faux furs are easier to wear and timelessly chic

£230, 8-18, Phase Eight £69, 10-22, M&CO £295, 4-14, Reiss Doublebreasted coats will magically make your bust appear bigger

£199, s-l, United Colors of Benetton A collarless coat looks neater with a clean neckline. Try a crew neck or rollneck underneath £450, 6-16, LK Bennett

£199, 8-18, Monsoon The swingy A-line shape of a cape skims all the right places. Perfect for keeping bums camouflaged

£275, 6-16, Karen Millen Volume up top + fitted bottom half = a flattering fashion formula to learn and love £65, 8-22, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer £120, 8-20, Laura Ashley

£195, 6-16, Paisie £109.90, xxs-xxl, Uniqlo £99.99, xs-xl, Lindex A universally flattering wrap coat skims over hips and thighs and makes waists appear smaller

£299, 6-18, Hobbs If you have big boobs, a V-neck instantly minimises and slenderises

£150, 6-16, Paisie Add a leather belt for waist definition and to keep bulk to a minimum £99, 8-22, Per Una at Marks & Spencer

£79.99, 6-18, H&M Not sure red is for you? Don’t splash the cash – experiment with a bargain buy £129, 8-16, House of Fraser £25, 6-20, Primark

£140, 6-16, Cath Kidston £195, 6-16, French Connection If you’re curvy all over, seek an oversized, faceframing collar £349, 6-16, The White Company

£39.90, xxs-xxl, Uniqlo If you’re short, pick a mid-thigh hem so you don’t overwhelm your frame £79.99, 6-18, H&M

£25, 8-22, George Linear shapes with a V-neck will streamline your look without hiding your figure