.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp)
You could be wearing old grey tracksuit bottoms and a mismatched hoodie, but the addition of a smart, heavyweight winter dress coat has the unmatched power to elevate any outfit into an instant model-off-duty-approved ensemble.
When technically defined, a proper women’s dress coat features some kind of luxurious tailoring – whether it be a pointed collar with a buckled belt at the waist, an elegant peacoat design with cape detailing, a double or single-breasted design, or even a collarless trench silhouette. The possibilities for perennially smart, heritage sophistication are endless.
Winter dress coats steep investment, and one that shouldn’t be made lightly. Consider whether your personal autumn/winter style would benefit from an injection of dopamine-boosting colour and pattern. Leopard print is timeless and perennially chic, but if it represents a step too far out of your comfort zone you risk letting it collect dust in the back of your wardrobe.
Subtle, cool winter hues like burgundy, teal, navy, cocoa brown and burnt orange offer a wonderful middle ground for those looking to experiment with their seasonal colour palette. You might even go a step further and browse colourful checked, houndstooth and tartan designs.
Whatever option you choose, be sure that it’s crafted from a heavyweight, insulating weave that’ll keep you warm on those cold winter nights – so warm in fact, that it can be slung over a slinky LBD to get you from venue-to-venue with cosy ease. A slicked-back bun, exaggerated earrings and a statement lipstick will have you feeling like a superstar. Did somebody call the paps?
Keep scrolling for an edit of the best winter dress coats for women this season.
Shop now
Jigsaw Wool Maxi City Coat
Fabulously versatile, Jigsaw’s City Coat can be thrown on over jeans and a t-shirt for an instantly sophisticated, model-off-duty look or paired with a black-tie ensemble for an effortlessly chic silhouette. It’s crafted from a luxurious brushed wool and features a comfortable recycled nylon lining.
Buy now £385.00, Jigsaw
Holland Cooper Wrap Coat Soft Black
This supremely cosy and oh-so flattering maxi length wrap coat by Holland Cooper is a heritage piece that’ll last for many more winters to come. Hand cut and made entirely in England using wools woven in the UK, the relaxed fit can be cinched with the handy wrap belt.
Buy now £649.00, Holland Cooper
Totême Embroidered Scarf Coat
Scarf coats from Totême aren’t going out of style anytime soon. This marvellous, deep black woollen option is perfect for occasions both formal and casual. We love the fact that the adjoining scarf has delicate fringing.
Buy now £1015.00, Liberty
Massimo Dutti Long Pinstripe Wool Blend Coat
With such a brilliant range of smart winter coats on offer, it’s hard to choose just one from Massimo Dutti. This pinstripe dream, however, is sure to go the distance thanks to its 62 per cent woollen composition. The subtle navy-blue design is timeless and matches any outfit.
Buy now £299.00, Massimo Dutti
Cos Oversized Double-Breasted Wool Coat
The raglan sleeves on this dark beige/mole brown wool coat by Cos help to create a relaxed yet smart and stylish aesthetic. It’s crafted from an impressive 70 per cent RWS wool, so it’ll keep you warm without any environmental guilt.
Buy now £250.00, Cos
By Anthropologie Wool Check Wrap Coat
Realised in a gorgeous cool winter tartan colourway, this slightly oversized coat features oversized lapels for a statement silhouette.
Buy now £260.00, Anthropologie
Superdry Faux Fur Lined Longline Afghan Coat
Embrace your inner Penny Lane with a faux fur Afghan coat this winter. Though offered in dark brown and beige hues, we think the all-black option evokes the ultimate Rockstar look.
Buy now £144.99, Superdry
Kitri Simone Black Vinyl Coat
Rain-ready outerwear has been given a high-octane transformation with Kitri’s sleek vinyl coat. Cue the compliments thanks to the seductive fabric and faux fur collar and cuffs (that just so happen to also be removable!).
Buy now £265.00, Kitri
Rixo Milly Leopard Coat
Leopard print’s popularity shows no signs of wavering and the look is making a play for your winter wardrobe with this knee-length coat from Rixo that takes its design cues from the 70s. The pattern has been handpainted and set on a felt fur fabric.
Buy now £485.00, Rixo
Baum Und Pferdgarten Diana
Minimalist dressers, listen up. Copenhagen-born Baum Und Pferdgarten’s bestselling silhouette is the Diana, a chic coat cut from cotton and adorned with an all-over zebra print. Ideal for the pattern-averse, it will liven up your look while adhering to your black-and-white colour palette.
Buy now £479.00, Baum Und Pferdgarten
