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

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.

The best winter coats for women

The best funnel-neck coats

Waxed jacket

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

Wool-blend long coat

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

Taupe belted wool coat

A subtle alternative to a boring black coat.

Belted wool coat

A tie belt adds structure to an oversized shape.

Short down jacket

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

Duffel jacket

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

Faux shearling

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

Chocolate gingham

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

Plum faux-leather jacket

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

Olive check

The cocoon shape adds an extra cosy element.

The best statement coats

Cream faux fur

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

Green oversized coat

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.

Diamond borg

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

Leopard coat

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

Deer print faux-fur jacket

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

Floral faux fur

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.

Check cape coat

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

Patti coat

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

Pink and blue check coat

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

Wool-blend coat

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 best tailored coats

Scarf coat

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

Double-breasted coat

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

Barn jacket

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

Wool-blend coat

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

Maxi coat

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

Double-breasted coat

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

Wrap coat

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.

Beige coat with matching scarf

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

Dark green coat

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

The best leather and faux-leather coats

Faux-leather belted coat

Did someone call for main-character energy?

Faux-leather collared jacket

Contrasting collar and ruched waist detailing.

Leather bomber

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

Green car coat

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

Faux-fur collar jacket

A fuzzy collar adds extra pizzazz to a wardrobe staple.

Faux-leather trench

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

Black bomber

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

Peacoat

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

Tan leather bomber

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

Cropped jacket

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

The best sporty jackets

Showerproof coat

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

Waterproof anorak

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

Smock jacket

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

Garden jacket

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

Bomber jacket

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

Orange windbreaker jacket

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

Lime jacket

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

Pullover jacket

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