Six of the best: Colourful Coats

Coats go bright and beautiful this season, sure to make an impact outdoors. Stephanie Smith selects her favourites.

Purple belted coat

FROM: Monsoon

PRICE: 160

COMMENT: Amazing coat – flattering, bright without being garish, lovely

shawl collar and fabulous wide belt which is just the perfect classy

contrast.

SUITS: All, especially pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black buckle boot, 110 at Bertie.

Teal military coat

FROM: Littlewoods.com

PRICE: 75

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COMMENT: Glorious colour and great detail on this eye-catching

coat that would look great over a silky navy outfit.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black fur-fronted boot, 59.99, by Tamaris.

Red frock- style coat

FROM: Great Plains

PRICE: 110

COMMENT: Sweet and flattering, with a stylishly retro appeal, this bright coat looks great over dresses for Christmas parties and for daytime festive shopping.

SUITS: Pear shapes and petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black leather lace-up boots, 65, at New Look.

Blue fit and flare coat

FROM: TJ Hughes

PRICE: 39.99

COMMENT: A wonderful and flattering flared shape and a fabulous colour,

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great to wear with black, and you could team with caramel and nudes.

SUITS: Pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Knee-high boots, 37.90, at www.bonprix.co.uk

Red single-breasted coat

FROM: M&Co

PRICE: 65

COMMENT: Cheerful and cute, this is perfect to wear over your jeans on long country walks, with an orange scarf, or equally over a grey knit dress.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Pull-on fringe boot, 18, Matalan.

Red contrast tab military coat

FROM: Jane Norman

PRICE: 85

COMMENT: Neat and classic, but with an on-trend military feel to it, this lovely high-collar coat is perfect for the festive season.

SUITS: Slim to medium and petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black and brown pull-on boot, 220, French Connection.