When it comes to adding new items to our wardrobe, none go through the same level of scrutiny that we put coats through. We want them to be versatile, look good, feel good and elevate whatever we choose to wear underneath. That's a lot. Throw adhering to a budget into the mix, and it might sound like you're setting yourself up for failure—that it would be impossible to find a coat that ticks all of these boxes. Thankfully, I've always liked a challenge.
Call it stubbornness or overconfidence, but I was sure I could find at last a handful of coats that fit the above brief—and, when I put my mind to it, I found 24 of them, which I've outlined for you below. My edit features coats that understood the assignment. Chic without being bank account–busting, every coat you see before you comes in at £250 and under. Of course, I can't ascertain or assume what you see as being "affordable”—that term means very different things to different people—but I did make a conscious effort to include coats at every price point; further proof that you needn't spend a fortune to get your hands on some exemplary outerwear.
From affordable coats I keep seeing on Instagram to the styles I'm personally coveting, scroll on to see the 24 best winter coats under £250 on the market right now.
SHOP COATS UNDER £250
This oversized number has proven popular with the style set.
I have a thing for navy coats.
TikTok's favourite cult jacket.
I think this is my favourite high street coat this season.
A great puffer is an essential.
This is just gorgeous.
An affordable alternative to Max Mara.
This new-in trench won't hang around for long.
This looks so sleek.
You'll enjoy pulling this out every year.
A premium trench will get so much wear.
A classic black coat for such an affordable price.
I imagine this would look so polished paired with knee high boots.
So cosy!
I love the manliness of this shape.
This looks so much more expensive than it is.
A camel coat is a forever capsule wardrobe classic.
Throw this on for weekend errands.
We know so many celebs who have (and love) this Mango coat.
A puffer coat that won't drown you.
For those looking for a timeless classic.
I've seen this so much on Instagram recently and I love it every single time.
An elevated black puffer.
Albaray is a lesser-known British brand that does outerwear particularly well.
The fleeciness of this makes it extra cosy.
One of & Other Stories' best-selling coats of the season.
This works just as well over tracksuits as it does your workwear wardrobe.
The wrap detail on the neck feels so premium.
I'd layer this with more tonal neutrals.
Practical and chic.
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