Trust Me—If You Pair This Coat With These Shoes, You Can Wear Anything Underneath and Still Look Chic

When the temperatures truly drop and layers become a necessity rather than a styling choice, the key to looking polished lies in your coat and shoes.

Honestly, you can get away with wearing almost anything underneath—if your jacket and boots are strong, your outfit will look elevated. Stepping out on a drizzly day in Paris, Rosie proved my point. The model shielded herself from the elements in a chin-grazing funnel-neck trench coat, paired with tall leather boots in a rich shade of burgundy, creating one of the chicest cold-weather looks I've seen this season.

Eschewing the sea of black wool coats and samey boots that dominate every cold-weather season, Rosie’s look involved a few small tweaks that made it feel much more elevated. Tapping into two of the biggest yet most wearable trends of the moment—the funnel-neck coat and burgundy boots—the look was impossibly chic, without feeling overly styled or try-hard.

The funnel-neck silhouette has been one of the season's biggest breakthroughs, and whilst many fashion people are embracing it through windbreaker-style bombers or leather jackets, Rosie’s trench feels especially current. Her glossy boots, meanwhile, add a subtle pop of colour without disrupting her minimal palette, all the while nodding to the season's favourite shade. Honestly, she could have been wearing pyjamas underneath, but her coat and boots were so chic, the overall look felt undeniably polished.

Inspired by her two-piece formula for winter elegance, I’ve rounded up the best funnel-neck trench coats and burgundy boots to shop now. Read on to shop my edit.

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Funnel-Neck Trench Coat

Be quick, this is well on its way to selling out.

H&M

Knee-High Leather Boots

Honestly, I'd easily believe you if you told me these were designer.

Zara

Overside Water Repellent Trench Coat

In a rich shade of khaki and a waterproof design, this is the perfect coat to see you through the rainiest months.

M&S Collection

Leather Pointed Knee High Boots

The thick block heel ensures a comfortable stride whilst adding a little bit of height.

Chloé

Belted Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat

This elegant trench features subtle pleat detailing that gives the design plenty of volume.

Zara

Leather Heeled Boots

Style with a beige trench coat to get Rosie's look.

Soeur

Grey Albatros Trench

This light-grey shade is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.

Hush

Katlynn Leather Patent Boots

This deep shade of burgundy adds some interest to a winter wardrobe without being too tricky to style.

Topshop

Longline Trench Coat With Contrast Collar

The single-breasted fastening gives this coat a sleek, refined energy.

Reformation

Gaelle Knee Boot

Whilst I love these in the deep burgundy, they also come in three other shades.

Asos

Funnel Neck Oversized Longline Trench Coat

There's something about the chin-grazing finish of the funnel-neck design that gives this coat such an expensive-looking energy.

The thick heel and rounded toe will ensure these will never go out of style.