Key fashion trends of the season: Women's coats

Coat, £1,545 This season the key to the perfect coat is that it has to tick at least one of these boxes - camel, maxi, belted or super lux. Max Mara ticked all four From maxmara.com Photographer: Jason Hetherington Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons Fashion assistant: Ainsley Towli Hair and makeup: Juliana Sergot Model: Victoria at Models 1 Photograph: Jason Hetherington Belted coat, £190 There's something undeniably sophisticated about a cream coat, the mid-calf length creates an elegant look with knee-high boots. The only downside is you will be on first name terms with your dry cleaner From frenchconnection.com Photograph: PR Coat, £85 A camel coat is certainly THE look for the season. We particularly like this two button mannish one from Oasis From oasis-stores.com Photograph: PR Coat, £75 We love the mixture of textures in this leather and wool military coat by M&S. Very Dries Van Noten From marksandspencer.com Photograph: PR Military coat, £79.99 If minimal isn't your bag then head to River Island for the full on parade - piping, epaulettes, gold buttons and all. There's no such thing as less is more here. We suggest keeping the rest of your look simple, a black dress and boots will finish this look From riverisland.com Photograph: PR Coat, £640 If you're looking for an investment coat this season, See By Chloe's neat military inspired coat is perfect, from the button detail through to the velvet bow. All you need to accessorize is opaque tights and a crepe sole ankle boot See by Chloe from shop.harveynichols.com Photograph: PR Coat, £160 The most on-trend coat of the season, ticking the boxes of four trends - camel, military, leather belted and maxi! What more can we say other than hurry and order this now! By ASOS White from asos.com Photograph: PR Coat, £95 During our hunt for the perfect camel coat we saw a stylish friend in this delicious tobacco number. Some of us think it works better on brunettes then camel, which is far more at home on blondes. You decide... From topshop.com Photograph: PR Coat, £458 This season the opposite to the military coat is understated minimalist chic. Concealed fastenings and clean lines, where the only detail is a sleek belt and a streamline silhouette, even a collar was thought to be to much detail and instead was replaced by a fluid funnel-neck By Acne from matchesfashion.com Photograph: PR Coat, £125 Thanks to Chanel faux fur is everywhere for winter. We like the nice mix of khaki with statement fur collar. It looks great with jeans for a stylish weekend casual look From topshop.com Photograph: PR Duffle coat, £229 We feel you are either a duffle coat girl or not, with fond memories of a toggle or the painful reminder of an embarrassing topping to an unforgiving school uniform. Although we have to admit preppie chic is rather cool NW3 by Hobbs from hobbs.co.uk Photograph: PR Sheepskin coat, £595 This is a real statement sheepskin coat. If the aviator shearling is not your thing, try this one on for size instead. Trust us, it looks amazing From whistles.co.uk Photograph: PR