The markers of a great winter coat are comfort, versatility and timeless appeal. Unsurprisingly, top high street brands like MANGO, H&M, & Other Stories and ZARA understood the assignment for 2021. Their newest collections offer the key trends we’ve all been lusting after on the gram lately, from chic puffer and quilted coats to elegant wool coats that will add instant sophistication to any look. And if you’re looking for a winter coat that’s a little more statement, you can’t go wrong with a cosy textured coat in shearling or faux fur. So if you want to save time on endless scrolling and clicks, see our edit of the 22 best high street winter coats to buy now!
Puffer & Quilted Coats
When the frost sets in, only cosy will do. And for that, you can’t beat a nice puffer or quilted coat. This season the basic, puffer coat is reimagined in sleek silhouettes and timeless colour ways like navy, black, and olive, meaning it’s never been easier to stay toasty and look chic.

Shop the trend:
RIVER ISLAND Brown Quilted Longline Shacket, £75
ZARA Quilted Jacket With Belt + Water & Wind Protection – Blue, £49.99
MANGO Satin Quilted Jacket – Khaki, £59.99
& OTHER STORIES Padded Trench Coat – Beige, £81
MANGO Oversize Quilted Coat, £89.99
FRENCH CONNECTION Aludina Puffer Jacket – Nude, £160
MANGO Oversize Quilted Coat – Khaki, £89.99
Wool Coats
For an instantly polished look, there’s no better coat than a tailored wool coat. Inspired by classic menswear, the structured long-line style has been a stylish choice for decades and looks as relevant now as ever. But, if you’re after a less structured silhouette, Mango & H&M offer the ultimate elegant cover-up; the all-in-one scarf & coat.

Shop the trend:
H&M Wool-Blend Coat – Beige, £99.99
MANGO Scarf Wool Coat – Medium Brown, £149.99

Shop the Coat:
MANGO Fringe Wool-Blend Coat, £199.99
MANGO Double-Breasted Wool Coat, £139.99
& OTHER STORIES Checkered Wool Coat, £144
ZARA Wool Blend Coat With Belt – Camel, £79.99
COS Belted Wrap Coat – Dark Navy, £190
Cosy Textured Coats

Textured coats, from faux fur to shearling, look super-chic worn with plain separates, but there are no hard and fast rules if you’re a maximalist at heart. The timeless shearling coat is a worthy investment if you want to evoke the cool-girl appeal of ’70s style icons.
Shop the trend:
HOBBS Monique Faux Fur Coat, Midnight, £139
MANGO Oversize Faux-Fur Coat, £119.99
MANGO Faux Shearling Oversized Coat – Brown, £49.99
& OTHER STORIES Faux Fur Jacket – Light Beige, £225
MANGO Faux Shearling Oversized Coat, £89.99
ZARA Animal Jacquard Knit Coat, £159
& OTHER STORIES Faux Shearling Coat – Beige, £135
COS Faux Shearling Coat – Navy, £225
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