With temperatures forecast to plummet to -6C in the coming weeks, if you haven't invested in a winter coat, it's about damn time you did. While the fashion set might be donning colourful puffer jackets courtesy of Balenciaga and Marques' Almeida, here are some more easy-to-wear options that will make braving the bleak outdoors a whole lot more pleasant.
If you didn't snap up the black patent coat from Alexa Chung's Archive M&S collection before it sold out, don't worry; we've found this fluffy-collared option that's even better.
The Shrimps Locket Coat is made with slightly distressed faux leather in a midnight-blue hue, nipping in at the waist to create a flattering silhouette.
Shrimps Locket Coat, £425, available at Shrimps
Keep warm and look bloody cool at the same time in this heavyweight wool-tweed checked coat from Isabel Marant.
Isabel Marant Flint tweed overcoat, £890, available at Matches Fashion
...but if £900 is out of your price bracket, then praise be for Mango and its high-street version. Spotted on Camille Charrière, Pernille Teisbaek and Lucy Williams, this fashion blogger must-have might be just what your winter wardrobe needs, too.
Mango Check wool-blend coat, £119.99, available at Mango
If you're looking for something practical, versatile, classic and chic then this double-breasted coat from Zara is the one for you. Sling over your workwear for everyday elegance or with denim and trainers for weekend attire.
Zara Double-breasted coat, £89.99, available at Zara
A white coat might not be the most practical when it comes to grubby tube journeys and coffee spillages on the commute but when it's this fluffy and snuggly, who can resist?
J. Crew Bouclé-knit coat, £230, available at Net-A-Porter
Cut from classic sandy-brown cotton-gabardine, this Balenciaga trench is updated with a Demna Gvasalia twist with an asymmetric shape and a shortened, double-breasted button-fastening front. Wear over a polo neck, trousers and platform boots to recreate the full Balenciaga AW16 look.
Balenciaga Double-breasted cotton-gabardine trench coat, £1,915, available at Matches Fashion
We'll never tire of tailoring and a masculine silhouette for a winter coat. This grey number from Alexa Chung would look great with a mini skirt, tights, thick jumper and ankle boots, or over a suit and heels.
Marks & Spencer Archive By Alexa Ellerby Coat, £125, available at Marks & Spencer
Keen to make a statement with your coat, rather than blend into the crowd? Well, it doesn't get bolder than lilac velvet. Isa Arfen's AW16 collection was inspired by London's Blitz Club in the '80s; unleash your inner club kid in this sumptuous crushed-velvet coat, finished with a voluminous collar and ribbon necktie.
Isa Arfen Crushed-velvet coat, £1,140, available at Net-A-Porter
Add some colour to your winter wear with this lilac belted coat from Topshop Boutique. In case you hadn't noticed, lilac is one of the key colours of the season, seen on the catwalks at Kenzo, Miu Miu, Roberto Cavalli and Loewe.
Topshop Boutique Tie Sleeve Wool Coat, £225, available at Topshop
If you don't know where to begin when it comes to coat shopping, a simple trench is the perfect place to start.
Finery London Felsham Bonded Trench Coat with Raw Edging, £175, available at Finery London
When Sherlock Holmes went high fashion...
Vetements Houndstooth wool trench coat, £1,430, available at Matches Fashion
It was love at first sight with this navy Loewe coat – we're particularly enamoured with the detachable shearling lapels.
Loewe Shearling-lapel single-breasted coat, £2,125, available at Matches Fashion
Pastel tones are perfectly acceptable in the middle of December. This chic bonded satin Sies Marjan coat is outlined with light-blue topstitching to complement the peachy tone. Wear over the matching skirt for full-blown glamour.
Sies Marjan Ghotus bonded-satin coat, £1,650, available at Matches Fashion
When a trench or a duffel just won't do, wrap up in faux fur.
Whistles Jacquard Faux Fur Coat, £295, available at Whistles
Basically a baby pink, fluffy cloud.
Warehouse Shearling Car Coat, £695, available at Warehouse
1 part pub landlady, 2 parts Kate Moss, this Zara coat is a leopard-print lover's dream.
Zara Animal Print Coat, £69.99, available at Zara
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