The H&M Wool Coat That's Better Than Designer

last updated 14 September 2022

Is it just me, or did the weather suddenly turn this week? After months of struggling to sleep without a fan on and contending with the most humid commute in quite a while, this week was the first time I reached for a coat because I was actually cold. Granted, it isn’t quite time for my winter puffer coat just yet, but there’s definite chill in the air as a reminder to those who had forgotten it’s now officially autumn.

Navigating the seasonal in-between has been tricky (and we’ve got plenty of transitional outfits to copy, ideas on clever layering, and how to make your summer wardrobe work for autumn), but when it comes to outerwear, it can be a tough choice between a heavy winter coat or a light jacket. So what do we wear when it's too cold for a trench but too balmy for a teddy coat? Well, I think I just found the answer. And while many places might profess to have the ultimate transitional coat, this really is it. And it’s the perfect piece to buy now and wear now.

H&M has been getting a lot right recently, and a case in point is the wool-blend scarf coat, brought back for another year. An ultra-soft, camel-coloured maxi coat with a built-in scarf is not only practical but also seriously chic and one of those pieces that has people saying, "You got that where?" as soon as you admit it's high-street. While the price point is no doubt a pro, I'd be remiss not to mention the coat's versatility. Camel coats go with everything, and I mean everything—jeans and tees, skirts and shirts, and if you hadn't already invested in a cosy knit dress yet, this is the perfect companion. In fact, H&M is particularly good at those too. I think we've just found ourselves our new favourite autumnal shopping destination.

SHOP THE SCARF COAT

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Wool-Blend Coat

If we could ask one thing of the H&M gods, it would be more colours, please. We're going to need to buy this in black, grey, cream… especially if the number of five-star reviews is anything to go by.

SHOP MORE OF H&M'S BEST COATS

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Wool-Blend Coat

This coat ticks all the right boxes. A rich, seasonal colour, a flattering silhouette and an affordable price tag. What more could you need?

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Double-Breasted Wool-Mix Coat

I'm a longline-coat devotee, but this style just reminded me how cool short coats can be.

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Calf-Length Coat

Yep, that's right, a white coat. Not one for the spillage prone, but just imagine how incredible this would look with an all-white, tonal outfit.

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Tie-Belt Coat

With styles this good, I'm crowning H&M the high-street's king of the coats. Although, if on first sight you thought this was designer, I wouldn't blame you.

H&M

Tie-Belt Coat

There's a light greige tie-belt coat too, and we love the feel (and look) of the lightly brushed finish. Pair wear with contrasting glossy leather.

H&M

Single-Breasted Coat

Simple but effective, a well-tailored wool coat is a wardrobe must-have.

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Oversized Twill Coat

This autumn, masculine-inspired tailoring reigns supreme, so for the runway look in real life, choose oversized, boxier coats.

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Remy Farrell is a London-based fashion editor with 10 years of experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she ventured into beauty, compiling reviews and diverse beauty content. In her role as fashion editor at Who What Wear, Remy is interested in discovering new brands to share with the WWW UK readership, and loves uncovering hidden gems to make shopping accessible to everyone.