Herringbone tweed belted coat

FROM: Papaya at Matalan

PRICE: £40

COMMENT: In a gorgeous charcoal grey, this fitted coat has deep cuffs, is lined, and has a smart and streamlined look that belies its bargain price. Lovely broad belt and high collar detail.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black zip shoes, £16, Matalan.


Black wool belted trench

FROM: Warehouse

PRICE: £100

COMMENT: This fab fitted, flared, belted coat has a high wool content (81 per cent) plus lovely cuff and trench style detailing. It's lined and very flattering.

SUITS: Slim and curvy figures

KEY ACCESSORY: Red patent shoe boot, £74.99, River Island.


Purple/black check belted coat

FROM: Dorothy Perkins

PRICE: £70

COMMENT: This is a wool mix coat so it's very hard-wearing, in a handy shorter length which makes it great for jeans, trousers and over short frocks. A multi-purpose bargain.

SUITS: All shapes, especially petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Chelsea shoe boot, £55, Monsoon.


Black faux astrakhan belted coat

FROM: Autograph at M&S

PRICE: £120

COMMENT: This comes with a black patent belt (not the one seen here) and has a fabulous soft feel, with stylish widening sleeves. Great for all occasions.

SUITS: Tall and slender.

KEY ACCESSORY: Grey brogue shoe boot, £159, Hobbs.


Black/white/pink doublebreasted coat

FROM: Next

PRICE: £99

COMMENT: In a wool-acrylic mix, this nifty coat is very wearable and versatile, with optional funnel neck detail, and lined with soft pink.
A great buy that will last well.

SUITS: Slim to medium

KEY ACCESSORY: Black patent belt, from Next; tan shoe-boot, £16,
Internacionale.


Red double-breasted coat

FROM: Principles

PRICE: £99

COMMENT: This bright coat is smart and sassy, with lovely cuff detail,
and a military feel that will not date. Just the ticket for brightening
up a dull day.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Suede/patent shoe boot, £80, Moda in Pelle.


Fashion assistant: Chelsea Sadler.
Pictures: Simon Hulme.