TREND OF THE WEEK: NEW SEASON COATS

This season it’s what’s on the outside that counts.

Inspiration

Feel that nip in the air? It's time to start thinking about outerwear.

Take inspiration from Chloe’s androgynous car coats or Stella McCartney’s feminine waist-cinchers.

Salute the military trend like Victoria Beckham and MaxMara with khaki colourways, epaulettes and brass button details or make like Acne in snugly parkas and bright single-breasted styles.

Style Notes

* Rule of thumb: single-breasted coats slim while double-breasted styles add width. Choose wisely.

* Try belted or collarless styles for work-to-evening ease or peacoats and parkas for pretty practicality.

* Like your trends? Bomber style coats are a great transitional piece and look fresh draped over the shoulder with a sweatshirt, leather skirt and heels.

* Minted? Invest in an oversized shape. Skinted? Hold onto last season’s collarless coat – a timeless style staple.