I Searched for the Most Expensive-Looking High-Street Coats—Zara, Mango and COS Came Through

If you’ve taken a peek at your weather app recently, you’ll know that the winter chill is about to set in. From next week, single-digit temperatures are set to sweep through on an icy breeze, forcing our light jackets into hibernation as cosy winter coats take over. In preparation, I headed out to see what the high street had to offer, and hopefully track down a coat that was expensive-looking, cold-weather ready and timeless enough to be a favourite year after year. Six changing rooms and three coffees later, I had a three-way tie between Zara, COS and Mango.

The secret to finding great pieces on the high street is all in the detail. Fabric, shade and silhouette can make an affordable buy look like a designer find, and each of these coats has small design details that set them apart. This season, the high street has offered up a host of new outerwear options for us, and after sifting through hundreds of options, I’ve settled on these three standout styles. Whether layered over simple knits or jeans, or accompanying an elegant dress for an evening out, these chic coats are up to the challenge.