When it comes to this time of year, your best investment (aside from hidden thermals) is your coat. Because let's face it, it's basically the only thing everyone sees when you leave the house during the cold weather months. Which is why choosing the right (read: chicest) outerwear is all the more important. In the past I've relied heavily on a puffer coats to help keep me warm and wrapped up during winter, but for the 2025-2026 season, it seems there's a much more elegant alternative I'm reaching for that keeps me just as warm but helps me feel much more put-together. And that's a classic tailored coat.
Frankie Shop put oversized maxi tailored styles on the map a few years ago, and long will they continue into 2026. Which is fabulous news considering I just bought the very similar £150 Weekday iteration (which is, miraculously, back in stock by the way). Scarf coat hybrids are still going strong as the outerwear piece du jour and double-breasted blazer iterations in cosy wool or cashmere are here to make any outdoor plans look sleek. No matter your preference, I've found the best tailored coats that will always make you look premium no matter the price point.
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The Best Tailored Coats Under £100
This is very similar to that Frankie Shop style, and it comes in five chic colours.
If you're after the scarf coat look for less, you can't go wrong with this bargain.
A chocolate dream.
Yep, tonal brown shades are sticking around for 2026.
Grey coats always look effortlessly chic.
This is an M&S bestseller, and with good reason.
The Best Tailored Coats Under £200
This beauty comes in sizes XXS-4XL.
Weekday's oversized coats are TikTok famous for good reason.
Navy is SUCH a chic alternative to black. The length of this is perfection.
Just add tailored trousers and pointed-toe boots.
The funnel neck here is amazing.
A classic you'll have in your wardrobe for decades.
All three colours of this style are gorgeous.
The Best Tailored Coats Under £500
So elevated and it's made with recycled wool.
A double-breasted coat will always be a part of your forever wardrobe (and this one comes in regular and petite lengths).
Dull winter days don't exist when you're wearing this.
Extra points for the matchy-matchy skirt.
360-degree coat perfection courtesy of Aligne.
Just a really gorgeous colour.
The Best Tailored Coats Under £1000
A smart, tailored wool trench is a timeless piece.
This looks even better in real life.
Wool is always the cosiest option.
I would wear everything By Malene Birger if I could.
You could always take this a size up to be super slouchy.
This is selling out so fast.
The Best Tailored Coats Over £1000
You'll find any excuse to wear this, each and every year, forever.
This feels almost suit-like. It'll work really well over eveningwear.
True luxury.
It doesn't get much chicer than this.
I love the wide belt in particular on this one.
A classic for all time.