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I’ve Bought Lots of Coats Over the Years, But This Style Never Dates

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I've Bought Lots of Coats Over the Years, But This Style Never Dates

There are a few things that every wardrobe should have: a good pair of jeans, a well-tailored suit and a good-quality white T-shirt that you’ll inevitably wear on repeat. But as soon as autumn rolls around, there’s only one staple on our minds: the right coat. Finding The One might seem like an insurmountable task given the factors you have to consider: How much should you spend on coat? What fabric is best for a winter coat? And of course, what style of coat is the most popular now? But after conducting many years of my own research, I’ve come to an easy conclusion, and the answer might surprise you.

This year has given us some standout coat trends to help you get ahead of the crowd (and the high street), but when it’s a little too mild for shearling and if scarf coats aren’t really your thing, it’s time to look for something a little more versatile that doesn’t result in overheating. 

The coat that continues to perform year after year is one that you might not have been expecting: the belted coat. That’s right, the simple robe-meets-outerwear style of a longline coat that’s nipped in at the waist with a simple belt tie. Chic, yes, but you might not find it topping the trend charts, as this is not a flash-in-the-pan, viral “moment” for the style. In fact, its been quietly and consistently gaining momentum in the background, and it isn’t a coat that tries to make a statement per se. Instead, it’s an understated and elegant option for the minimalist dresser whose simple but perfectly tailored pieces do all of the talking.

I’m a firm believer that the coat’s timeless appeal lies in its casual fit but dressy finish, just ask Angelina Jolie and Gigi Hadid, who were pictured in Max Mara’s wrap coat last year, and of course Megan Markle, for whom the belted coat is almost a style signature.

So, should you be looking for an easy, layerable but infinitely comfy coat that manages to make any outfit look at least 50% more stylish, allow me to share with you some of the best belted coats that are available now and how to wear them. They come in leather, wool, cashmere, even alpaca, so there’s a coat for every style and every budget. 

Style Notes: Soften a tough, all-black tailored look with a cashmere coat in neutral brown.

Style Notes: It’s all in the details, just check out that delicate rope tie. 

Style Notes: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley manages to make her leather coat her whole outfit, a tip to remember the next time you “have nothing to wear.” Just pop on your coat and add knee-high boots. 

Style Notes: Sylvie Mus proves that a black turtleneck + jeans + a belted wrap coat always = laid-back luxe.

It doesn’t get more versatile than a black wrap coat. 

A heavy-duty coat that is ready for the elements. 

Totême has already delivered with the jacket of the year (for a second year running), but its longline coats are just as beautiful. 

The ultimate, elegant wool coat that looks just as good for evening too. 

Calling this a “coatigan” almost doesn’t do it justice, but it will be the cosiest thing you can pull on in the morning. 

Is there anything comfier than a quilted jacket? This wearable duvet is the antidote to a dark and cold morning. 

The brushed-wool finish makes this coat look even more expensive, not bad for the high street. 

If bold prints aren’t for you, this subtle herringbone adds interest without being overbearing. 

If you’re looking for a winter coat, H&M is a good place to start. It always has buzzy, trend-led options at a very affordable price.  

It’s not all wool coats. There are glossy leather versions too for a little extra polish. 

I know, checks for autumn, groundbreaking. But if the season were a coat, it would be this. And it happens to look especially good with pops of colour. 

There are two things to love about Phase Eight’s Nicci coat. First, its inclusive size range (it goes up to a 26), and second, it’s on sale now, so move quickly to get your hands on one. 

Add a dose of colour with Reiss’s romantic, rosy blush coat. 

Not only does this come in sophisticated charcoal, but there’s black and camel too, so you’re spoilt for choice. 

It’s near on impossible to be cold in Rick Owens’s layered alpaca coat. Perfect for the days you forget your scarf. 

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