As much as we’ve been resisting coat season, we have to break it to you: it’s time to find your next quintessential winter staple. You know, the comfort coat that will carry you through six months of wind, rain or – on the rare sunny day – shine. But just because it’s built to keep you warm doesn’t mean style takes a back seat. In the name of fashion, I sleuthed the internet for the chicest coat out there and came across one that looks eerily like a designer style.
If, like me, you’re a fan of Burberry, you’ll be familiar with the brand’s check duffle coat. But if not, let us clue you in. The luxury original features toggle and rope fastenings, a hooded design for all-weather wear and wrist straps reminiscent of a trench coat. Incredibly warm thanks to its cosy wool construction, the coat is truly one of a kind: until M&S released their checked hooded duffle coat, and I have to admit, the resemblance is seriously uncanny.
With toggle and rope fastenings, deep pockets, and wrist straps, the M&S version could easily be mistaken for the Burberry original, minus the eye-watering price. While the designer coat will set you back just over £1,000 (it’s currently on sale), M&S delivers almost the same look for a far more affordable £80. Made with real wool, this seriously chic coat brings style and practicality together, keeping you incredibly warm while proving that a classic can still meet its match. The best part? It’s still available to shop in all sizes, from 6 to 24.
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Part of the M&S Collection, the coat stays true to the brand’s ethos of easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that blend classic and contemporary style. Incredibly versatile, it pairs effortlessly with winter wardrobe heroes, from cosy cashmere jumpers and tailored trousers – plus a pair of leather riding boots – to pared-back looks like Fair Isle knits and cigarette jeans, finished with leather loafers and, of course, dainty frill-trimmed socks.
We suspect it’ll sell out at record speed, so shop the designer-style coat while you still can. Or, if you’re keen to see the Burberry original, you can shop it below...
