The joy of autumn outerwear: Classic women's styles worth investing in

Perfect autumn coats that make your outfit while keeping you warm and dry

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Let layering season begin! And the very best layer, undoubtedly, is the autumn coat. It’s the finishing flourish to any outfit and it can hide a multitude of sins – especially if said outfit is yesterday’s sweats. 

Because you’ll want this transitional coat to last years, if not more than a decade, consider the classics with modern touches. How you define “classic” will depend on your own style. For some people, ’70s style is classic, for others it leans British heritage.