WHAT TO WEAR THIS WEEKEND

A TEDDY COAT

AT LAST, COSY IS CHIC

Bears — they’ve figured out how to do winter right — hibernate. Unfortunately, much as we all feel like we’ve laid down the necessary fat reserves and deserve a twomonth rest, it’s not going to happen. Luckily Teddy coats are here to make these winter months a little more, erm, bear- able. They’re cosy, comfortable and, happily, extremely chic right now.

REPLACING REAL FUR

This is the outerwear to be seen in. There’s a long stylish list of famous folk and supermodels who are fans of the fluffy style; Karlie Kloss, rosie huntington-Whiteley, Carine roitfeld (former editor-inchief of Vogue Paris and fashion royalty) to name a few.

The fashion world is, thankfully, stepping away from real fur and this animal-friendly alternative is the way to wear faux.

A SNIP IN THE SALES

MaX Mara has the fabulous Teddy icon coat, a cocoon cut camel hair/ silk blend design available in a variety of colours.

it’s £1,970 though, so turning to mid-range we have stand studio whose faux shearling toffeecoloured creation is down to £195 in the Net-a-Porter sale. it also does the gorgeous green one below, £290, at matchesfashion.com.

Then there are the high street offerings. such as the cream coloured creation i’m wearing from Zara, only £69.99.

KEEP THE REST SIMPLE

WhaTeVer the price point, they all look best with your smartest jeans and simple, understated knitwear. avoid anything too loose-fitting or floaty and stick to a more streamlined silhouette — the bear coat is big enough.