9 Black Coats to Invest in this Autumn

Blame Wednesday if you want but the black coat, although not fashion's most exciting trend, is one we can all embrace, and if you invest (or have invested) wisely it will remain a mainstay of your wardrobe forever
Black coats are such a great wardrobe staple and this season there is a great variety of styles, borrowed-from-the-boys versions from Victoria Beckham, Wardrobe NYC and The Row, but don't be afraid to mix it up with Massimo Dutti's leather trench version or go oversized at Cos.

Leather trench, £499 massimodutti.com

Slim fit coat, £525 Hugo Boss at Fenwick, Newcastle

Belted wool coat, £699 MaxMara, stockists regionwide



Oversized leather trench, £550 cos.com

Cherval wool blend coat, £3,560 The Row at harveynichols.com

Black faux leather trench coat, £189.00 mintvelvet.com

Double-breasted wool coat, £189.00 Zara, Metrocentre

Wrap Wool Coat, £329.00 whistles.com

Holland Cooper knightsbridge coat, £499 julesb.co.uk