Winter (coat season) is coming… So, shopping editor Josh Newis-Smith has rounded up coolest coat trends to shop for autumn/winter 2016...

1. The Belters
Become a fash flasher as the trench coats for women travels to new territories. Just keep everything else under wraps! (Tip: If in doubt, belt it. Go forth and get waisted!)

2. Bomber Squad
The jacket that has become as commonplace as K-Mid's nude heels is given a refresh. Perfect for doing the 'double jacket thing' or just take it for a spin all on its own. (Tip: Swerve bomber jacket basicness by pinpointing finer details.)

3. Denim Delights
Lasso a new after-hours hero, because there true blue babies take the denim jacket from the rodeo into the night.

4. Luxe Layers
Want to bring a new life to last winter's investment? Slip these new-season updates underneath...

5. New Weaves
Dust off a few traditional fabrics and say hello to these bygone babes.

6. Lacking Sleeves But Not Sass
Tres handy for days when it's cold but not quite cold enough. (Tip: This season’s big sleeves need space, after all…)

7. Go Commander
Whether you are more Captain Manwaring than Nelson, these coats will be commanding your looks all season long.

8. Pat Butcher
Just leave the statement earrings to the woman herself or you may get a Peggy-style slap. (Tip: Let’s be ‘Frank, keep it classy with tailoring.)

9. Revved-Up Bikers
The tough staple moves up a gear with flashes of snazzy suede and faux fur coats for women.

10. Practical Magic
Utility wear can be useful and chic. Who knew? It looks like All Saint were onto something back in the 90s.

11. Only Coats Allowed
Let these do all the talking. One-step dressing at its best. (Tip: Matchmake long coats for women with a bare leg. Phwoar!)

12. From Desk To Dates
Swiped your way to a red-hot date? Here are the coats to take you from the boardroom to the bedroom fingers crossed and what they say about you. Just call us Cilla.

Though it’s still summery now, soon the temperature will drop and we’ll all be shopping these coveted ladies coats and jackets so prepare to battle…