The 5 Best Places To Buy An Overcoat On The High Street

A winter coat is an investment, right? Something worth splurging on, in the hopes it’ll keep you warm not just now but for many winters to come.

Maybe, but more cash doesn’t necessarily buy a better coat. In fact, there are perfectly worthwhile wardrobe investments on the high street, where – unlike many designer brands – dramatic markups won’t play havoc with your wallet. The trick is securing the best value for money: styles that combine good-quality materials and a contemporary cut with an affordable price.

And to save you trawling (and freezing your extremities off the in the process), we’ve rounded up five of the best.

New Look

New Look by name, New Look by nature. Aware that it hadn’t been topping men’s high street hit lists in recent seasons, the South African-owned retail chain has turned over a more stylish leaf for AW16 – unveiling an offering that’s improved on everything from design to fabrication.

The switch-up’s especially noticeable in its outerwear. Alongside real suede jackets and hardwearing nylon parkas, you’ll find a tight edit of single- and double-breasted overcoats. The clincher? They all come in under £100.

Best for: Prices that won’t mean digging into the Christmas fund.

How much? From £74.99.

New Look Aw16

Zara

Depending on your stance on intellectual property in fashion, you either rate Zara or see it as the root of everything that’s wrong with the industry.

But what’s not debatable is the Spanish retailer’s unrivalled knack for producing runway-inspired pieces at a fraction of the price (and don’t kid yourself, usually the quality too) of the originals. If tapping trends (and not your credit card) is your main aim, there’s nowhere better for straight-from-the-catwalk coats.

Best for: Outerwear that’s right up-to-the-minute.

How much? From £69.99 for a Chester coat.

Zara AW16