Women's Coats

Women's designer coats

A coat is a purchase you keep for years, so it pays to think about the cloth before the cut. This selection brings together the camel and wool coats of Max Mara, the more decorative pieces by Erdem, the clean lines of Prada and the worked wools of Charlott.

Three practical notes. A length below the knee gives real protection and works over both trousers and skirts; a double breasted front structures the shoulders and shuts the cold out, while single breasted stays quieter. Cashmere and cashmere blends are warmer than pure wool at the same weight, but they ask for more care. The shoulder is the one point a tailor cannot fix: if it sits well, the rest can be adjusted.

For the coldest days see the women's down jackets, while the mid season is better served by women's jackets. Every outer piece sits in women's outerwear; the latest arrivals are in new arrivals for women.