We’re calling it. It’s officially coat weather. A light jacket or just a jumper will no longer do for the commute or your weekend plans, with the temperatures dropping and as we head towards the coldest winter ever.
Which means only one thing: it’s time for the big winter coat shop. An investment piece will last you through the chilly months and years to come, if looked after properly, and that’s worth splurging an extra bit of cash on.
May we politely suggest you refresh your wardrobe with one of Boden’s eight fabulous new coats in its AW19 collection. They’re all inspired by and named after great women of British culture, including Emily Brontë, Jane Austen, Ava Lovelace, Frances Burney and Nancy Mitford.
The collection features statement leopard print collars atop sumptuously soft wool coats, timeless parkas, duffel styles and wool-blend fabrics. Available to shop now, we’re rounding up all eight here so you can pick your favourite.
Austen Coat, £220
Embrace a touch of glamour with this longline coat that comes in both red and navy. Effortless and elegant, it’s an easy way to introduce leopard print into your wardrobe. Cut from a warm wool-blend, it’s form-fitting but not tight and will see you through the season in style.
Boudica Coat, £240
Just because it’s colder, doesn’t mean you have to ditch the bright colours worn during the summer. This yellow ivory check is a burst of sunshine to brighten up your closet and any outfit. It’s tailored in a relaxed fit, but the below-the-knee length keeps it formal enough to dress it up for work or down for dog walks.
Lovelace Coat, £198
The colour-blocking hues of blue and green on this collared coat will definitely be turning heads for all the right reasons. We’ll be wearing this with black jeans and a pair of over the knee boots. But it will work with white flats or trainers, too. The flash of colour from the lining adds the perfect finishing touch.
Burney Coat, £250
This double-breasted, wool-blend coat is a versatile addition to your coat rack. Grey is an easy colour to match, so there’s no fear of colour-clashing, while the red side panels are a striking, but not overwhelming detail. It’s minimal effort, maximum impact.
Mitford Coat, £198
This heritage-blue piped coat ticks all our boxes. It’s easy to throw and go, while looking like you’ve made much more effort getting dressed. Perfect for brightening up those dreary wintery days.
Brontë Duffle Coat, £180
A duffel coat is a timeless classic, and one style that will see you through the cold weather for many years to come. The quilted lining will keep you cosy and chill out while the faux fur hood and toggles remain a duffel coat staple.
Ranfurly Coat, £175
The teddy fabric was everywhere last year and looks set to stay, so brave the cold weather with this burgundy number that will keep you toasty. The collarless style adds a flattering and relaxed fit. We can’t wait to get our hands on this.
Marsden Parka, £198
You simply cannot go wrong with a parka style for those off-duty days. Boden have taken it up a notch and added a colourful faux fur hood to reinvent it, while the showerproof material will keep you dry when you’re popping to the shops in the rain.
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