Faux fur, funnel necks and timeless wool: the 47 best women’s coats for autumn and winter

Long, short, tailored or sporty, there’s a great jacket for everyone – here are our favourites

Jess Cartner-Morley’s November style essentials

It’s November, which means your thick tights and cosiest jumpers have emerged from that box under the bed. And while winter weather brings with it a whole host of wardrobe-related challenges, few can’t be solved with the addition of an outstanding coat.

A coat is the easiest way to add a stamp of your signature style to an outfit. They bring sophistication, drama, and (for some, most importantly) warmth. Elevate a simple jeans-and-tee outfit with a statement jacket, or pair a classic tailored option with a skirt and your favourite boots for an evening-out cheat code.

Whether it’s floor-length and funnel-neck or colourful and cropped, we’ve hand-selected 47 of the very best women’s coats you can buy this season.

Add Rivals energy to your look, even if a pony is still a pipe dream.

Tone down the smart tailoring elements by styling with a baseball cap and cross-body bag at the weekend.

A subtle alternative to a boring black coat.

A tie belt adds structure to an oversized shape.

The padded stand collar comes into its own when the temperature dips.

A boxy silhouette adds an extra modern twist to Paddington’s favourite style.

Patch pockets, drop shoulders and an oat milk colour make this coat look much more expensive than its price tag.

Looks good with jeans, looks good with tailoring, what’s not to like?

A deep burgundy is a little less obvious than a black leather jacket.

The cocoon shape adds an extra cosy element.

Double-breasted and double the oomph, this coat has Marilyn Monroe energy in spades.

Remember when Nicole Kidman’s Kermit-green coat in The Undoing became a plot point in itself? This coat is like that coat, but lite – sure to get tongues wagging.

With a clown-esque harlequin diamond pattern, this borg coat will keep you nice and warm while you run off to the circus.

As we all know by now, leopard print can be a neutral. But on this coat, it’s definitely not.

One of the lesser-mined animal prints, this faux deer fur adds a plot twist to an otherwise practical, boxy jacket.

Sophistication and florals don’t always go together, but they do here. This chocolate faux-fur coat will be just as apt for the pub as the opera.

Made from satin-feel recycled polyester, this bold checked coat with a removable cape is full of whimsy – and good sense.

One for the gen Z-ers, this super-shaggy faux-fur coat is perfect with low-waisted jeans – channel the noughties.

An oversized shape like this works well over chunky knits, particularly with a dropped shoulder. Style with your thickest Aran.

Made from recycled polyester and wool, this coat might look a bit like camo print, but it certainly won’t make you blend in.

The desirability of the scarf coat shows no signs of abating. This chocolate brown, wool-blend one is further proof.

Sharp-shouldered and double-breasted, this coat looks like it belongs on Wall Street, but in a good way.

The ubiquitous barn jacket isn’t resting on its laurels – in this instance, it’s evolving, with a longer silhouette and a sleeker look.

Oversized and made from a soft, felted polyester wool blend, this coat might look cosy but it means business.

Made from wool, this super-maxi coat is elegant and understated in all but its dramatic length.

With its oversized cut and stand collar, this is the perfect coat for keeping the chill out on a cold day.

There’s an ease to this longline wrap wool-blend coat, but the waist tie will have you looking put together in as long as it takes to do a quick knot.

Two for the price of one: this chic beige coat comes with a matching scarf. The perfect coat for making an understated statement.

A beautifully simple coat. The dark forest green will look gorgeously rich paired with other bold colours.

Did someone call for main-character energy?

Contrasting collar and ruched waist detailing.

A spread collar and oversized zip detailing add a nostalgic nod to indie sleaze.

An upbeat, zesty green will add cheer to dark mornings.

A fuzzy collar adds extra pizzazz to a wardrobe staple.

A trenchcoat isn’t just for spring. Faux leather adds a tough winter twist.

Wear with more delicate fabrics such as silk and lace for a delicious contrast.

A nice alternative to a black blazer. Wear with tailored trousers to the office and jeans to the pub.

This caramel bomber would look gorgeous styled tonally with mocha and chocolate browns.

Play with proportions by styling this cropped number with wide-legged trousers or denim.

It might only be showerproof, but what it lacks in keeping rain out, it makes up for in prettiness.

Designed to keep you dry using a water repellant that doesn’t rely on “forever chemicals”, this is one to wear and wear.

This smock-style water-resistant jacket with a packable construction is perfect for keeping to hand when showers are threatening.

For more, read our roundup of the best waterproof jackets for women

Urban and utilitarian, this jacket is part of a collection celebrating gardeners, so of course there are pockets with compartments for secateurs.

Sporty Spice, eat your heart out. This is a track top perfect for high-kicking in.

Putting the fun in gorpcore, this bright orange anorak is also a practical choice for cyclists hoping to be noticed.

Perfect for in-between days, this bold, lime-green jacket is both wind-resistant and breathable.

It’s called Houdini for a reason – this sweet-coloured half-zip pullover is pretty as a peach and packs down small.

For more, read Jess Cartner-Morley’s November style essentials and the best boots and shoes for autumn and winter