From a puffer made of old fishing nets to a trench worthy of Bogart, these are the coats worth braving the cold for
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No one remembers the suit Humphrey Bogart wore at the end of Casablanca, but everyone remembers the trench. The same goes for you this winter: from November to March, your coat is your first impression, so it’s worth getting right.
That doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune: the coats in this list cost £200 or less. The trick to choosing the best coat for you is buying something you’ll still be happy to wear in five years. If you’re feeling unsure, stick to timeless colours – navy, black, camel, brown or moody greens – and shapes that have been around forever: the overcoat, the trench, the car coat or, a more recent classic, the puffer. And when uncertain about fit, always size up – outerwear looks best worn a little loose, and it leaves room for knitwear when freezing January rolls around.