Six of the best new season macs

Taupe pleat skirt mac

FROM: Betty Jackson.Black at Debenhams

PRICE: 75

COMMENT: Neat and feminine, with its full pleated skirt, high collar

and gathered detail on the shoulders, this is perfect to wear over a LBD or knit tunic dress.

SUITS: Pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Large fuchsia studded tassle tote bag, 15, from Florence+Fred at Tesco.

Navy belted mac

FROM: Marisota.co.uk

PRICE: 70

COMMENT: Super-chic (you can imagine Carla Bruni wearing this), this elegant little mac would look great with sheer tights and neat heels.

SUITS: Slim and athletic types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Corsage bag white with plaited handle, 45, Kaleidoscope.

Taupe trench coat

FROM: Louche at Joy stores

PRICE: 69

COMMENT: An usual twist on the classic trench,

with its tulip shape skirt and volume pockets, this trench would look cool over tunic dress, skinny jeans or slim black trousers.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black quilted bag, 20, Next.

Navy polka dot mac

FROM: Boohoo.com

PRICE: 25

COMMENT: A sweet little coat with a timeless quality, perfect to wear over jeans, great for short breaks over shorts and sundresses on the beach.

SUITS: All, especially curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Red tube bag, 29, NW3 at Hobbs.

Grey sports mac with hood

FROM: Love Label @ Littlewoods.com

PRICE: 59

COMMENT: Easy to wear and fab over both jeans and tunics, this street-wise hooded mac is the perfect about-town all-rounder.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black and gold studded bag, 34.99, from River Island.

Leopard print mac

FROM: Matalan

PRICE: 40

COMMENT: This is a fabulous mac, a real keeper, perfect for all going-out occasions and chic to wear over everything from knitwear to special occasion outfits.

SUITS: Everyone, especially petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Gold metallic across-the-body bag, 15, Bhs.