I've Tried On So Many Coats This Winter But I Keep Coming Back to One Elegant Style

As soon as winter arrived I had one item at the top of my to-do list: find a great coat.
It’s one of those hero pieces that may only come out for a few months, but for the time we wear it, it's the most important item in our wardrobes. After all, we don't want to waste all that time and effort spent putting together highly chic winter outfits by covering it all with a drab outer layer. So, said coat should be seriously stylish, but I demand more. I want it to be chic, warm and of course, practical too. Enter the scarf coat.
Florrie wears Mango's Moon Wool Rich Coat (£230)
Over the past few months, I've tried on almost 50 coats (seriously), sharing my insights on the finer details with you, but one style I keep coming back to is the scarf coat. Brought into the spotlight by Toteme, the scarf coat has been rising in popularity over the past few winters, and this year, it has finally reached its peak. Undeniably elegant in silhouette, practical (a built-in scarf!) and ready to add a warm extra layer whether you're popping for coffee or heading out for the evening, a scarf coat is sure to prove its worth in wearability for many winters to come.
Florrie wears the Arket Fringe Scarf Jacket (£230).
We've seen designer labels tap into the elegant coat style, but this year, high-street brands have rolled up their sleeves to put an affordable spin on the style. Already this season I've been impressed by Mango's deep burgundy iteration with an oversized fit ready to be layered over knits and a long silhouette that can go from day to night in a flash. I've also fallen for Arket's more understated take in classic black, complete with sweet fringing details on the ends of the scarf.
After discovering these two, I knew there must be more, so I've rounded up the very best high-street scarf coats below, just for you. There's a myriad of shades, a mix of lengths from cropped to maxi and plenty more design details you'll want to see.
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I instantly fell for the deep burgundy shade of this one.
The leather trim adds a considered design detail that makes this coat feel so high-end.
Zara released a similar style a few years ago, which our deputy editor Maxine has worn every winter since.
This coat has just had a restock—that's how good it is. It also comes in black and camel.
Trust H&M to create a sleek version for under £50!
Mango does it again.
The contrasting white stitching makes this even more striking.
Khaki is just as wearable as black and brown.
The scarf is detachable on this one, making the coat even more versatile.
Pinstripe coats always feel so cool.
Florrie embarked on her fashion journey whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content. Over eight years of fashion industry experience, Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping. Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer. Now, as the Shopping Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them.
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