When winter rolls around we end up wearing our coats day in and day out. By mid-November, it all starts to get a bit repetitive, and on a night out you don’t want to wear the same old coat you’ve been wearing on your commute for what feels like eons. Plus, it’s likely covered in crumbs, fluff, and latte spillages. Cue the need for a statement jacket.
READ MORE: Instagram Styling Tips: How To Wear Your Jumpsuit Now That It’s Freezing
Here’s our definitive GIF guide to the best ones out there, whatever your sartorial taste...
**The Quilted Bomber **
This satin bomber from Zara is luxe enough for you to wear over a T-shirt and feel dressed up; no heels necessary. Make the most of the flash of orange lining and match it to your accessories, like this furry clutch.
Bomber jacket, £69.99, Zara; Skirt, £130, Urban Outfitters; Clutch bag, £28, Topshop; T-shirt, £15, Urban Outfitters
The Tuxedo Jacket With A Twist
You don’t tend to think of the tuxedo as a statement maker – it’s just another boring blazer, right? Wrong. This slit-knee style, with slits at the elbows, updates the traditional tux and feels like a fresh option for your workwear wardrobe. Wear over a silky cami for a slick evening look, or a printed T-shirt to nail smart casual.
T-shirt, £100, Être Cécile; Jacket, £333, Filles A Papa; Trousers, £249.85, Filles A Papa
**The Fluffy Coat **
The contrast between the chunky hardware on this coat and its fluffy, teddy bear texture makes the lilac shade feel less girly. To balance the sumo-sized-ness (sidenote: is that a word? Is now), wear it with a neat, figure-hugging skirt.
Coat, £165, Urban Outfitters; Skirt, £39.99, Zara; Top, £18, from a selection at Beyond Retro
The Cape
The cape trend is inescapable this season, but if you don’t want to be a copycat and wear a direct rip-off of the Burberry cult version, try a more tailored style. This raspberry and cobalt version from French Connection can be worn over your skinnies and ankle boots for evening drinks, but won’t look out of place over a party dress either.
Cape, £179, French Connection; Jeans, £36, Topshop; Sweater, £157, Defect
Like this? Then you might also be interested in...
Here’s How To Customise Your Old Coat – And Make It Look New
You Can Use Stuff From Your Kitchen Cupboard For Beauty. Really.
Six Very Good Reasons To Go On A Shopping Spree At M&S This Week
Styling: Grace Joel; Hair & Make-up: Lucy Joan Pearson, Model: **Mia @ M+P
**
Follow Charlie on Twitter @Charliebyrne406
This article originally appeared on The Debrief.