A great coat is the most essential piece in any winter wardrobe puzzle. But with so many shapes, fabrics and features to sift through, finding The One can feel like a mission.
The truth is, there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution – the right outerwear for you will depend on your budget, your lifestyle and, of course, your look. Whether you want to project “that girl” minimalism, laid-back boho chic or dopamine dressing vibes, we’ve teamed up with Superdry – experts in making jackets that tick all the boxes – to help you choose the perfect partner to bundle up with this year.
For battling the elements
If you have a dog that needs lots of walking, or tend to spend your weekends taking long, muddy strolls in the countryside (preferably in the direction of a pub that serves a top tier roast), practicality is the order of the day. A quilted longline puffer jacket, like the Ripstop Longline Puffer, will feel as snug as wearing your duvet on the street, but look a lot more stylish – it even comes with a detachable hood to save your freshly washed hair from any unexpected showers.
Superdry uses 100% recycled padding in its puffers – a sustainability move that we can definitely get behind. The only real tricky bit of the decision-making process here is choosing between the seven different colours, which span neutral taupe, classic black and spicy tomato red.
For keeping things sleek
Commuting to the office or based in the city? Unless you naturally run cold or there’s actual snow on the ground, a heavy duty coat might leave you feeling too hot and bothered, so look to a lightweight, breathable layer you can slip on and off as needed.
Leather jackets and lined bombers are fun in-between options that can be dressed up or down effortlessly, and still protect you from the great British weather – we’re currently obsessed with the silhouette of this embroidered, emerald green Suika Bomber Jacket, which has cosy quilting and elasticated cuffs to keep the chill at bay. If you’re unsure about sizing, we’d usually say go up, especially with these shorter styles – then you have space to add a chunky knit or two when temperatures really start to plummet.
For making a statement
Sometimes it’s as much about turning heads as it is staying toasty. If that sounds familiar, may we humbly suggest channeling your inner Kate Hudson in Almost Famous immediately by investing in a fabulously overstated like Superdry’s Afghan design, with faux fur lining to keep you warm all season long.
The beauty of choosing outerwear like this, which draws its inspiration from decades gone by is that it will never go out of style, as you’ll always have that vintage reference. We also like that this version comes in creamy beige – when you’re going for a standout silhouette with lots of texture, a calmer colour can make the whole thing feel more wearable on an everyday basis, rather than restricting it to nights-out-only territory.
For something a bit different
Bear with us here but if you’ve scoured for hours and still can’t find a coat you like, maybe it’s actually not a coat you’re in the market for – maybe, just maybe, it’s a gilet. Ideal for the indecisive among us (guilty), gilets are great for a multitude of reasons: the sleeveless shape somehow stops you from overheating and freezing simultaneously; and if you’re the active type, it can feel much less restrictive than something big and bulky. Plus, you get to show off more of your outfit than you would in a traditional coat.
Superdry’s Hooded Faux Fur Longline Puffer Gilet – which also contains 100% recycled padding – is a dream for those tricky transitional months. Its slim fit sits close to the body for optimum warmth, and it’ll look just as good over jeans and a jumper as it will with your favourite midi dress, tights and boots equation. The surprise all-rounder of the season, if you ask us.
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