It’s time to retire your black outerwear – colourful statement coats are everywhere, these 9 fabulous picks are worth shopping

Dress yourself happy in these colourful styles and banish winter blues

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This season, we are seeing the rise in joyfully coloured outerwear, which should encourage us all to ditch our classic black coat. From pastel pink trenches to sky blue suede, there is quite the array on the high-street.

What's great about investing in a statement coat is that it quite literally can become a whole outfit. Whilst maximalist dressing might sound scary, vibrant outerwear is suprisingly easy to embrace; just keep the rest of your outfit simple with tonal layers. Going to a farmers market on the weekend, or meeting a friend for a walk and a coffee? Simply throw on a cosy coat in a vibrant shade or playful print, add boots, and you are good to go!

The autumn/winter fashion colour trends 2026 predict several bright hues worth adding to our cold-weather wardrobes, including pastel pink, cerulean blues and tomato red. However, not only should you integrate these shades into your looks through small accessories or cosy knits, but outerwear is equally stylish.

As temperatures drop, it's all too easy to reach for a trusted black, grey or navy coat, but your outerwear doesn't have to be soley practical. Colour, print and texture are all worth considering when shopping for a new winter layer, whether that means a vibrant red trench, a leopard print coat or a sky blue suede jacket. A statement coat can breathe new life into your smart-casual outfits, making simple formulas feel exciting and new again.

Molly Smith
Fashion Writer

Molly is a fashion writer for woman&home, whose journalistic career began with her enthusiasm for fashion. Having always been an avid writer, she has contributed to publications covering a variety of topics.

After graduating from her master's in Fashion History and Cultures, she transitioned to teaching at London College of Fashion, where she taught in fashion studies. Now, passionate about writing on the significance of fashion, she is dedicated to inspiring others through the power of dress.

Molly loves staying in the know with the latest fashion trends, and following celebrities for inspiration. Outside of work, she enjoys browsing vintage markets, reading a good novel, or trying new restaurants around London.

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