Chicer Than Camel and Just as Versatile as Black: This Is the Coat Colour Elegant Dressers Are Wearing This Winter
We’re only halfway into the current season here in the UK, but I just can’t stop thinking about winter. More specifically, the pieces that I’ll be buying for this time of year. And when it comes to my outerwear, I’ve always been extremely picky. The quality and detail of a coat have the ability to make or break my entire look, not to mention it will act as the focal point of all my outfits throughout the chillier months. Now, that doesn’t in any way mean that I solely buy into designer outerwear; in fact, I’m a firm believer in the power of an expensive-looking high-street coat. But it does mean that I pay particular attention to the silhouettes, materials, and colours of my winter jackets to ensure that I look refined and put-together all season.
Bored with only having my black and camel coats to rely on each year, for winter 2025, I thought there would be no better inspiration than to see what outerwear styles my fellow editors were wearing. And after spotting one particular colour on them over and over again, I’m convinced that investing in a brown coat is a fail-proof way to look elegant and polished this winter season.
Who What Wear UK's @humaa.hussain wears a brown Toteme Wrap Coat (£3580).
Just as versatile as black, but with a hint of warmth, the styling possibilities for brown coats are endless. As someone who tends to stick to the more pared-back side of dressing, I’ll be styling mine exactly as I would my black coats–with cream cashmere knits, dark-wash denim, and suede loafers. However, if you’re a dopamine dresser, this shade will look just as good with bolder hues and playful prints as well.
Who What Wear UK's @florriealexander wears a brown Reformation Lucas Coat (£428).
And don't just take it from us, I've also spotted this sophisticated outerwear colour on a number of my favourite fashion influencers as well. But the best part? I’ve already seen a number of brown coat styles on both the high street and luxury market, meaning there are plenty of options to choose from. Keep scrolling to shop the best brown coats for every budget this winter.
@nlmarilyn wears a brown The Frankie Shop Jane coat (£495).
Shop the Best Brown Coats for Winter 2025 and Beyond
1. Best High-Street Brown Coat - H&M Oversized Wool-Blend Coat, £220
2. Best Luxury Brown Coat - Nour Hammour Sima Shearling Coat, £2800
3. Best Wool Brown Coat - & Other Stories Tie-Belt Wool Coat, £229
4. Best Leather Brown Coat - Ralph Lauren Leather Bomber Jacket, £1395
5. Best Suede Brown Coat - Boden Suede Jacket, £359
6. Best Shearling Brown Coat - COS Longline Teddy Jacket, £169
7. Best Faux Fur Brown Coat - M&S Faux Fur Longline Coat, £100
Shop the Best Brown Coats Under £250
COS
Longline Teddy Jacket
The chocolate brown hue makes this teddy jacket look so chic.
H&M
Oversized Wool-Blend Coat
A classic silhouette that will never date.
Next
Soft Touch Faux Fur Funnel Neck Bomber Jacket
MANGO
Long Faux-Leather Trench Coat
This might just be my first winter coat purchase.
& Other Stories
Tie-Belt Wool Coat
Such a good price for 100% wool.
ZARA
Short Wool Coat With Scarf
I'm very into scarf coats at the moment and this chocolate shade is calling to me.
M&S
Faux Fur Single Breasted Longline Coat
This genuinely looks like a high-end find.
Shop the Best Brown Coats Under £600
The styling possibilities are endless.
Reiss
Longline Leather Jacket
Espresso leather? Yes, please!
Whistles
Cosima Double Face Coat
The silhouette reminds me of so many designer options on the market.
The Frankie Shop
Gaia Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Coat
The Gaia coat sells out every year.
Suede is the easiest way to add some texture into your winter outfits.
hush
Italian Wool Cocoon Coat
Don't sleep on Hush's outerwear selection.
Massimo Dutti
Nappa Leather Jacket With Belt
Shop the Best Brown Coats Over £600
NOUR HAMMOUR
Sima Shearling Coat
Ralph Lauren
Cropped Leather Bomber Jacket
Just as versatile as a black leather bomber.
ST. AGNI
Double-Breasted Recycled-Taffeta Trench Coat
An elevated take on the classic camel trench coat.
Róhe
Mandarin Faux Fur Short Coat
Prada
Single-Breasted Shetland Wool Coat
I want the bag and loafers as well.
Toteme
Shearling Wrap Coat
Toteme brings out its wrap coat every year, and I'm loving the shearling trim on this iteration.
Free People
We the Free Desert Moon Suede Jacket
The perfect everyday jacket.
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