16 best women’s winter coats that are practical and stylish

Damson Madder nails the trench coat with each passing year and its 2026 offering is no exception. For less than £150, the brand actually offers you two coats, as the upper jacket can be detached from the full-length skirt with a series of buttons. Not only does this make it the perfect transitional piece from autumn to winter, but it’s also ideal when the UK’s temperamental weather leaves you sweating in the middle of October.

I loved the frill detailing around the waist and the water-repellant finish on the fabric kept me dry through late-summer rain spells. Given fashion’s recent obsession with funnel neck jackets, the option to upturn the collar and fix it in place was greatly appreciated – and the pop of red on the collar’s underside was a nice touch.

My only criticism is the ribbon tie around the middle. Unless you plan on wearing the coat closed 24/7, these long strings hang a bit limply at your side. By comparison, a traditional trench coat belt sits feels more weighty and purposeful.

Sizes: 6-20Material: 61% organic cotton, 39% recycled polyesterCare: Machine washable up to 30C