The high street has already begun dropping stylish and practical winter coat designs for the next season, so there’s no shortage of choice. Practicality is just as important as style when it comes to surviving winter, so we’ve included options that can handle whatever the weather throws at you. Think water-repellent trenches, waxy car coats built for country walks and city commutes, and a proper rain jacket that promises to keep you bone-dry even in a downpour.
From M&S to Mango: Coats for Every Budget
From M&S to Mango, New Look to Sainsbury’s, there’s something for every budget and taste, no matter if you’re looking to splurge or save. Here’s our edit of the winter coats that are top of our shopping list.
The Best Winter Coats to Shop Now
M&S Longline Tailored Coat with Wool – This chocolate brown coat is a great alternative to black, but still remains a versatile neutral shade that can smarten up all your outfits. It’s just landed at M&S, and we suspect it will be a popular piece this winter. Available in sizes six to 24 in petite and regular sizing, it’s a timeless single-breasted design with vented pockets and lining for added warmth when temperatures drop. Buy Now for £70.
Mango Padded Anorak With Removable Scarf – Practical but make it chic. The humble anorak has had a stylish upgrade thanks to Mango, and this one even comes with a matching removable scarf in the same quilted fabric. Designed to be oversized with press-stud buttons, it’s easy to throw on when the temperature turns. Buy Now for £59.99.
By Anthropologie Lime Boucle Funnel-Neck Jacket – Funnel neck coats are going nowhere and this colourful checked style is a statement piece if you want to adopt more colour into your winter wardrobe. The cosy wool material will keep you very warm, while the dropped shoulder and relaxed fit mean it's easy to wear over thick jumpers without looking bulky. Buy Now for £158.
Zara ZW Collection Water-repellent Belted Trench Coat – If you want the smartness of a trench coat with the functionality of a water-repellent fabric that will survive the endless downpours in the UK, head to Zara. This coat comes in black and beige with all the trimmings of a trench, such as shoulder tabs, an adjustable buckle belt, and a double-breasted fastening, but it will make going out in the rain a lot less miserable. Buy Now for £89.99.
More High Street Favourites
Sainsbury’s Navy Check Waxy Car Coat – It’s giving Damson Madder without the price tag. Trusty Tu at Sainsbury’s can always be relied on to pull out all the stops at a bargain, and this waxy car coat is going straight in our basket. It’s got plenty of pockets for your keys, phone, you name it, and a corduroy collar and cuffs that give it a timeless feel you can wear for seasons to come. Buy Now for £48.
New Look Navy Faux Leather Zip Front Jacket – If you love a leather jacket, but aren’t a fan of a cropped style, this longline design is the perfect compromise. The elasticated hem helps keep the wind chill away, and the navy hue is a nice alternative to classic black. Buy Now for £45.99.
H&M Single-Breasted Coat – Wrap up warm and cosy with this fluffy lined coat, that’s like stepping outside in a smarter version of your duvet. When the weather feels baltic later this year, you’ll be glad you snapped this up. Buy Now for £89.99.
Rains Long Jacket – If you hate getting caught out in the rain, 2026 is the year to invest in a proper raincoat, and Rains makes some of the most stylish designs you can find. It will keep you bone-dry even when the heavens open, with a spacious cap hood, snap pockets and adjustable sleeves for a loose or tight fit. It also comes with under-arm eyelets and concealed vents so you won’t work up a sweat, and it can be easily folded into a bag to save space once you’re safely inside. Buy Now for £109.
