Latte nails, PSLs and woody scents. Ah, Autumn. But for fashion fans, it’s also the season to bring out your most worthy investment – wool coats. Ok, your snow-day duvet coat will keep you just as toasty warm, but if you want to look smart, wool coats are the one. All you need to do is add something from our edit of the best knitwear brands and you’re done.
Right now, outerwear is all that’s on our minds. From shackets to shearling, parkas and puffer jackets, the cosier the better, right? While the best wool coats are not exactly the wisest silhouette to sport in a downpour of rain (wool + water = a soggy mess), they are an undeniable classic and, when it comes to winter coats, the style you’ll rely on most. Perennially chic, courtesy of perfect proportions and well structured designs, they’ll forever be on trend (a big win if you’re the capsule wardrobe sort).
If you don’t already own a wool coat, we’ve pulled together the ultimate curated guide to what to buy in 2023. We found plenty of investment buys, like Max Mara’s Eccesso Double-Breasted Herringbone Wool Coat and the cult Toteme Doublé Oversized Wool Coat, but fret not if your budget is high street-sized.
Mango’s Double-Breasted Wool Coat looks – and feels – incredibly luxe, while John Lewis have created a wear forever oversized peacoat in navy, that rings in at £159. Whatever your style, you’ve got options of expensive-looking wool coats for under £300, too. Clue: make a beeline for the likes of Amazon, ARKET and COS.
From classic cuts to contemporary offerings, scroll to find the best wool coats that combine practicality, style and toasty vibes.
1. The trending wool coat
Colours Available: Charcoal | Material/Composition: 100% Wool | Size Range: 6-16 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Dry clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): Yes
2. Best double-breasted wool coat
Colours Available: Grey | Material/Composition: 100% wool; buttons: 100% horn (Cow); lining: 100% polyester | Size Range: 4-16 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Dry clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
3. Best wool and cashmere-blend wool coat
Colours Available: Midnight blue | Material/Composition: 80% wool, 20% cashmere | Size Range: 4-16 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Dry clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
4. Best luxe high street wool coat
Colours Available: Black | Material/Composition: 55% virgin wool, 25% polyamide, 20% wool. Lining: 100% polyester. Piping: 100% polyester | Size Range: xxs-xxl | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Specialist Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
5. The & Other Stories belted wool coat
Colours Available: Navy | Material/Composition: Shell: Wool 100 % Lining: Polyester 55 %, Viscose 45 % | Size Range: xxs-l | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Dry clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): Yes
6. Best wool peacoat
Colours Available: Navy | Material/Composition: 60% wool, 38% polyester, 2% other | Size Range: 8-18 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Dry Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
7. Best plaid wool cool
Colours Available: Olive-green | Material/Composition: 100% wool; lining: 73% viscose, 27% silk | Size Range: 8-16 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Dry Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
8. Best wool coat on Amazon
Colours Available: Camel | Material/Composition: 60% Wool, 33% Polyester, 5% Cashmere, 2% Other Fibers | Size Range: 6-20 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Dry clean only | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
9. Best green wool-blend coat with cashmere
Colours Available: Dark green or camel | Material/Composition: 90% wool, 10% cashmere; buttons: 100% horn (Cow); lining: 100% viscose | Size Range: 2-14 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Dry Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
10. Recycled wool single breasted longline coat
Colours Available: Black and brown | Material/Composition: 52% recycled polyester, 48% recycled wool | Size Range: 8-18 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Dry Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
11. Best high street wool coat for women
Colours Available: Dark grey | Material/Composition: Wool 75%, Polyamide 21%, Acrylic 3%, Polyester 1% / Lining: Acetate 100% | Size Range: 6-14 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Dry Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
12. Best oversized wool coat
Colours Available: Beige | Material/Composition: Shell: 72% Wool / 25% Polyamide / 3% Other fibres | Size Range: xxs-l | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Dry Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
13. Best midi wool coat
Colours Available: Ivory | Material/Composition: Main: 70% Wool 30% Polyamide. Lining: 100% Polyester | Size Range: 6-16 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Specialist Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
14. Best pink wool coat
Colours Available: Magenta | Material/Composition: Main 55% wool 45% viscose, Lining 100% polyester | Size Range: 4-22 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Specialist Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
15. Best Italian wool black coat
Colours Available: black | Material/Composition: Shell: 49% wool, 23% recycled wool, 20% polyamide, 8% cashmere / Body lining: 57% viscose, 43% cotton / Sleeve lining: 100% recycled polyester | Size Range: 6-16 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Specialist Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
16. Best belted wool coat
Colours Available: Camel | Material/Composition: 90% wool, 10% cashmere | Size Range: xs-l | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Specialist Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
17. Best houndstooth recycled-blend wool coat
Colours Available: Brown and black mix | Material/Composition: 78% recycled wool, 22% polyester; lining: 100% polyester | Size Range: xs-xl | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Specialist Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
18. Best Herringbone wool coat
Colours Available: Brown | Material/Composition: 100% wool; lining1: 52% viscose, 48% acetate; lining2: 100% viscose | Size Range: xxs-xl | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Specialist Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
19. Best navy wool coat
Colours Available: Steel blue | Material/Composition: 100% Wool | Size Range: 6-20 | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Specialist Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
20. Best notched lapel collar wool coat
Colours Available: Khaki | Material/Composition: OUTER SHELL 76% wool, 13% cotton, 11% polyamide / LINING 100% viscose | Size Range: xs-l | Fastening: Button | Machine Washable: Specialist Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A
21. Best wool wrap coat
Colours Available: Pink | Material/Composition: Shell: 75% Wool, 20% Polyamide, 5% Cashmere; Body Lining: 97% Polyester, 3% Elastane; Sleeve Lining: 97% Polyester, 3% Elastane | Size Range: 6-16 | Fastening: Magnetic fastening and button | Machine Washable: Specialist Clean | RWS (Responsible Wool Standard): N/A