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Choose your coat tribe well this winter: are you puffer, check or belted? We’ve picked out some favourites (and you never know, you may get really lucky and find them in the sales).

Caption – Monki Long Puffer Coats £95, in a selection of colours monki.com

PRIME PUFFERS

We love Maeve Clothing for their offbeat interpretations of grownup trends. This cord puffer jacket swings in just above hip length and its vibrant shade gladdens our hearts. £145 anthropologie.com

Finnish design house Marimekko unveiled its second collab with Uniqlo just before Christmas. Their quirky take on combat is water-repellent and filled with ultra-light down. £109.90 uniqlo.com

Oversized yet cropped to the waist. As ever, Zara nails it. £49.99 zara.com

CHECK IT OUT

The heritage elements of a great houndstooth check make it a perfect match with Brora’s British aesthetic. Woven in the Yorkshire Dales, the soft-focused classic browns are lifted by more vivid auburn tones. £499 brora.co.uk

Navy and camel are a pleasingly sophisticated combination, and the big bold boxy check on the Foy Coat by Plümo Ltd puts it to excellent use. £289 plumo.com

Fabulously oversized monochromatic check dominates this alpaca-blend relaxed style from All Saints. Falling just below the knee, this is timeless style. Eda coat £399 allsaints.com

Snuggle up in this satin-lined wool blend Cocoon coat from Levi’s. Largescale checks on almond white. £159.99 zalando.co.uk

BELT UP

The shawl collar ups the luxe factor on this coat from John Lewis’ in-house brand, Modern Rarity. £220 johnlewis.com

Expensive-looking belted option from Tu, which may surprise you by giving change from £50. Navy Wrapover coat £45 tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk

The shorter length of this tobacco-toned beauty from Massimo Dutti makes it super-wearable. £169 massimodutti.com

Score triple style points for belted, trench and (faux) leather. Mango Violeta Faux Leather Trench £89.99 shop.mango.com