Minimalist fashion lover Jessica Skye wears her Totême scarf coat so well. Let the outerwear do the talking, and keep the rest of your look simple with jeans and heeled ankle boots.
If there’s one thing I can guarantee about autumn—aside from the fact that everyone will put up a pumpkin-picking post on Instagram—it’s that you will see a lot of scarf-style coats. From chic camel styles to darker shades with contrast stitching, it’s clear that they’re having a moment.
This is in large part due to the ever-growing popularity of the Totême icon, which continues to sell out as soon as it is restocked but also because this style jacket hits the fashion trifecta. It’s stylish, versatile and keeps you warm. What’s not to love?
Who What Wear contributor Monikh Dale managed to be one of the lucky few to get the contrast-stitch Totême iteration. Swoon.
We’re not the only ones to note the power of this holy trinity, with every brand from Whistles to Balenciaga launching their own iterations of the style in their own aesthetics. One such brand is high-street favourite COS, which just today released a ridiculously chic navy version that got the whole Who What Wear team talking.
Now here at Who What Wear, we firmly believe that every item you buy should be viewed as an investment, with ample time to consider just how the piece will work in your existing wardrobe and how much wear you’ll get out of it before you head to checkout. But every so often, a high-street hit like this jacket comes along, and we just know, deep down, it’s a winner. And if the COS number isn’t quite right for you? Don’t worry. We’ve rounded up all the best scarf-style coats and jackets available right now. Just take your pick and enjoy the compliments!
Claire Wakeman nails French-girl chic by wearing a H&M scarf coat from last year with stripes. We’re on the lookout for 2023 restocks!
We’ve been waiting for a perfect high street alternative to Toteme’s incredible (but rather expensive) scarf jacket—COS has just answered our prayers.
Absolutely no one will guess this pinstriped style is from the high street. I love its relaxed, almost smary draped shape and scarf collar that can be effortlessly wrapped around the shoulders. The perfect way to add style to a working wardrobe.
This sell-out White Company coat is back in stock (but probably not for long)
This tasseled version is so chic.
Hello, coat of dreams. Yes, this is an investment, but its classic cut and colour ensure it will be a wardrobe staple for many years to come.
How beautiful is this draped style? It comes in both black and white. Just pick your fighter.
You’ll have to be quick to get your hands on this influencer favourite.
It’s giving Rupert Bear vibes (in a fashion way, of course). I’ll be wearing this with dark-wash denim and a relaxed knit.
Balenciaga’s take on the style sees an exaggerated shoulder paired with fringing. I’m in love!
I would wear this with ecru jeans, a striped sweater and trainers.
This cropped style is so chic. Wear as above with jeans and heeled boots for a cold-weather-appropriate dinner-date look.
I love, love, love the full-black version of that Tôteme style. An early Christmas present to myself, maybe?
Jaeger’s iteration is so elegant. Wear over wide-leg trousers and a sleek roll-neck.
Mango always delivers on the outerwear front. The relaxed, double-breasted fit of this camel style gives it an extra-stylish twist.
Want to go one step futrher? Opt for a padded style like the above, which ticks both the practical and stylish boxes.
Be the best dressed dog walker, coffee collector and weekend errand runner in this khaki iteration.
