These Are The Duvet Coats On Everyone's Wishlist, Every Single Year

Is it just us, or has the UK just skipped straight from summer to winter? One day we were basking in unexpected sun. The next, we find ourselves shivering all the way to the thermostat, staring out at yet another downpour too scared to go outside. But we can’t stay inside forever, and this sudden change has only made us realise just how essential it is to have one particular item at the ready for days such as these – a good coat. With the colder months upon us, your coat is about to become the most visible and most used piece in your wardrobe, so it needs to keep you warm, preferably dry and look incredible in the process.

In recent years, there’s particular outerwear style has grown seriously popular for exactly these reasons - the puffer. Once solely the uniform of 90s boy bands, now it's the choice of, well, just about everyone - and it's all thanks to Uniqlo. Uniqlo's down coats and jackets have taken the colder seasons by storm, offering a blend of style, affordability, and functionality that's pretty hard to beat. On days where you don’t feel like leaving your duvet, it’s the only coat that kind of makes that possible with an insulating quilted design that offers plenty of puff and padding to keep the chill at bay.

When you immediately think of a Uniqlo padded jacket, you’ll be thinking of the brand’s signature Ultra Light Down range. These are its most featherlight, quilted designs filled with premium down padding and featuring a water-repellent finish to keep you warm, cosy, and comfortable, whatever the weather. Whether you pair a shorter style jacket with your favourite jeans and boots on a chilly day or you’re looking for the longline coat to effortlessly wrap you up against the elements when temperatures bite, these trusty classic styles will go with everything you own.

But there’s also the brand’s premium Seamless styles too – and the clue in the name. The more stiches a coat has, the more opportunities the wind, rain and cold have to penetrate. These coats are designed to eliminate the need for the stitches, ensuring there’s nowhere for errant water or freezing blusters to go, leaving you toasty and protected whatever the weather. The lightly elasticated cuffs also ensure that drafts don’t get in through your sleeves, so you're comfortably sealed in, no matter how bad the winter gets. From a style perspective, these are perfectly minimalist and therefore instantly feel a little bit more luxury – great for a elevating your everyday look.

As the days get shorter and the temperatures continue to drop, a Uniqlo padded coat should be your next cold weather purchase. Whether you’ve got errands to run or a pooch who needs a walk whatever the weather, find the one that suits your lifestyle from our edit below.