Shop the high street’s new season coats & how to style them like a fashion pro – including gorgeous leopard print number
FROM ‘field’ to fluffy – this season, the high street has upped its coat game.
It used to be the same-old cover-ups year after year, but for 2024 the new trends mean there’s a change in the usual suspects.
Coats are an investment piece and often occupy a considerable amount of valuable wardrobe space, so there are several factors to consider before making that all-important purchase – not least: will I get my money’s worth?
Whether you’re looking for a bold leopard-print style, a cosy option for daily dog walks, or a more formal type that’s ideal for your morning commute, the high street has plenty of affordable choices.
To make the decision a whole lot easier, Fabulous fashion assistant Emily Regan has carefully hand-picked five of the best, which are well-worth spending your hard-earned cash on.
You can thank us later!
ANIMAL MAGIC
- Coat, £95, River Island – BUY NOW
- Shirt, £18, F&F at Tesco – BROWSE HERE
- Jeans, £20, Primark – BROWSE HERE
- Earrings, £15.99, Mango – BUY NOW
- Bag, £16, Primark – RESERVE HERE
- Shoes, £10, Primark – RESERVE HERE
Who doesn’t love a bit of leopard print?
The trend is certainly here to stay so incorporate it into your outerwear with this longline coat from River Island.
Let the coat do the talking and pair it as seen here with some jeans, loafers and shopper bag.
SNUGGLY SHEARLING
- Coat, £82, Next – BUY NOW
- Trousers, £20, TU at Sainsburys – BROWSE HERE
- Shoes, £16, Primark – RESERVE HERE
Shearling coats are still all the rage again this season and this one from Next is super snuggly.
It’s big enough to keep you warm and make sure you can fit layers underneath.
Make your outfit tonal and wear with some brown trousers and cream ballet flats for chic autumnal look.
CROPPED CROMBIE
- Coat, £69, Anyday at John Lewis – BUY NOW
- Blouse, £45, Next – BUY NOW
- Skirt, £29.99, New Look – BUY NOW
- Belt, £5.99, New Look – BUY NOW
- Earrings, £12.99, Reserved – BUY NOW
- Shoes, £85, John Lewis – BUY NOW
A cropped coat like this one is super versatile – wear as seen here with a midi skirt, heels and a blouse for a smart, sophisticated look, or keep it more casual with jeans and a T-shirt.
It’s guaranteed to keep you nice and toast when the mercury really plummets.
BARN DANCE
- Coat, £99.99, Mango – BUY NOW
- Jumper, £35.99, Mango – BUY NOW
- Jeans, £20, TU at Sainsburys – BUY NOW
- Bag, £14.90, Uniqlo – BUY NOW
- Shoes, £45, Next – BUY NOW
Field jackets – AKA barn coats – are big news this season. Full-on countryside-core, they’re the love child of Western-style cowboy coats and farmer jackets.
This one from Mango is a dupe of Prada’s £3,700 coat, plus looks ultra stylish layered over everyday essentials you’ll already have in your wardrobe.
MY FUR LADY
- Coat, £55, ASOS Design – NOTIFY ME
- Dress (with belt), £45.99, Reserved – BUY NOW
- Earrings, £3.50, Primark – RESERVE HERE
- Shoes, £32.99, New Look – BUY NOW
Boho isn’t going anywhere, but while sheer dresses might look amazing, you’ll catch your death if you go out in one without a substantial coat.
Luckily for us shaggy, faux fur screams boho – think Kate Hudson in the nineties film Almost Famous – and you can stay warm and chic in this beauty from Asos.
Fabulous Fashion Editor On Autumn Trends
WANT to look fabulous this season? Then listen up...
Here, Fabulous’ fashion editor, Clemmie Fieldsend, says these are the top 5 trends from the hottest catwalk designers for autumn 2024.
BOHO: The boho revival is a much needed breath of fresh air for autumn and means you can wear your sheer tops, girly frocks and big jeans with heavy duty boots.
But if the clothes aren’t for you think, big accessories like slouchy tote bags, big earrings and bigger bangles.
TEXTURE: Be it smooth leather, sumptuous faux fur or soft suede, textures are everywhere this season.
They add depth to your look, making you stand out as well as look more expensive.
BURGUNDY: Maroon, oxblood, berry- whatever you choose to call it fashion is seeing red this autumn.
The deep and rich colour is everywhere and works best with greys, black, dark blues and in head-to-toe.
LADY LIKE: Matching top and cardigan sets and pencil skirts sound dated but they go hand-in-hand with lady-like.
Mix with satin cami dresses and waisted blazers for an ultra feminine look.
LEOPARD PRINT: This season 75% of the catwalk was leopard print, according to Tagwalk – a huge majority.
It crawled its way in last season but its rife for autumn and all over the high street, be it shoes or floor sweeping coats, it’s a must have trend.