How to elevate your look with a fashionable coat, the hook of any winter look 

Fashion Paula Burns: "We know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but outerwear is the hook of any winter look."

Being Irish means that once the clocks go back, you can forget what lies beneath; it’s what’s on the outside that counts. 

Yes, we know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but outerwear is the hook of any winter look. 

Don’t fret, whether a classic cream coat is your vibe or you fancy faux-fur fun, you won’t want to take your coat off.

Get The Look: 

Lennon Courtney & Kilkenny Design.

A hot drop, this caffeine-hued teddy coat is a winter-warmer essential, as seen at Lennon Courtney & Kilkenny Design.

Irish boutique Chic: Fur Baby: 

Misty Blue Faux Fur, €245, Pom Amsterdam at Anastasia Boutique.

Get that fuzzy feeling in a soft-to-touch faux fur jacket, €245, Pom Amsterdam at Anastasia Boutique. anastasiashop.com.

#ieloves: Shape Shifter: 

Reversible Silk Morrigan Bomber Jacket, €750, Eadach.

Inspired by the Celtic Goddess, Morrigan, this reversible bomber jacket provides two looks in one, €750, Éadach.

Deep Water: 

Long Length Waterproof Jacket, €140, Orla Kiely at Regatta.

Don’t let winter showers spoil your look. Instead, stay dry in a quirky print waterproof jacket, €140, Orla Kiely at Regatta.

Winter Garden:

Floral Print Cord Collar Denim Jacket, €105, Oliver Bonas.

Florals aren’t just for spring, they’re blooming lovely all year round, €105, Oliver Bonas.

Pocket Friendly: Ivory Coast: 

Ivory Coat, €70, Penneys.

The cream cracker of outerwear, the off-white coat brings a whisper of quiet luxury to your look, €70, Penneys.

Pop Your Cherry: 

Faux Leather Trench Coat, €75, Even & Odd at Zalando.

Vamp up the burgundy trend with a seductive faux-leather trench coat, €75, Even & Odd at Zalando.

Puff Mommy: 

Long Windproof Puffer Jacket, €79.95, Zara.

A firm school run favourite, the puffer jacket is a winter must-have, €79.95, Zara.

Born To Be Wild: 

Leopard Print Coat, €79.99, Stradivarius.

Keep your wild sartorial spots with a trend-worthy leopard print coat, €79.95, Stradivarius.

Fast Car: 

Dogtooth Print Car Coat, €69.99, H&M.

A classic dogtooth car coat is sure to keep your winter style in check, €69.99, H&M.