Six of the Best new season coats

Camel cashmere coat

PRICE: 49 (due in store end September)

COMMENT: With its lovely faux fur collar, this is a bang-on-trend season coat that's also a great classic. Goes with everything.

SUITS: All, especially tall.

KEY ACCESSORY: Suede tassel ankle boot, 55, Wallis.

Red woven coat

FROM: Great Plains

PRICE: 110 (available now)

COMMENT: Excellent oversized buttons, flattering single breast style in slight smock shape, neat collar, great colour – what's not to like about this sweet coat!

SUITS: Petites and pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Grey tie ankle boot, 95, Office.

Steel grey trench coat

FROM: French Connection

PRICE: 160 (drops start September)

COMMENT: Called the Stormy Weather coat, this is smart, if slightly scary trench is a fabulous buy, slightly '80s retro, very dramatic.

SUITS: Medium to tall.

KEY ACCESSORY: Suede cowboy style knee boot, 85, Wallis.

Double breasted coat

FROM: Marks & Spencer

PRICE: 75 (drops this month)

COMMENT: Neat little coat with an unusual barred check, sweet double-breasted style, perfect to wear open over little floral dresses.

SUITS: Petites and slim.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black stud platform boot, 95, Asos.com.

Tie collar wrap over coat

FROM: French Connection

PRICE: 160 (available now)

COMMENT: Great soft burgundy colour and luxurious and flattering wrap shape, this is a great buy, perfect to wear over slim black crop trousers.

SUITS: All, especially apples.

KEY ACCESSORY: Brown/camel cavalry boot, 74.99, River Island.

Navy military style coat

FROM: BHS

PRICE: 75 (drops end of this month)

COMMENT: Military is a massive trend for autumn, and this nifty version from BHS (which is pulling up its socks at last) is a winner.

SUITS: All, especially petites and pears.

KEY ACCESSORY: Burgundy boots, 79.99, River Island (in store this month).