Trend Alert! New Season Coats

Now that September is here, it's time to turn your attention to the most important decision you'll make this season - choosing your winter coat. Good job there's plenty for you to choose from than, and to help narrow your search we've picked our four favourite coat trends...

Military

The classic military-style coat comes around every few seasons, making it a sound style investment - you'll be able to dig out again in a few years time, we promise. But back to this season, military coats were big news on the catwalks, including those of Roberto Cavalli and Aquascutum. The usual neutral shades are timeless, as modelled by Jessica Biel, but don't be afraid of mixing things up with colour - Pucci did them in bright hues of orange and pink.

Jacket

Whilst a full coat will serve you well once winter's chill sets in, for the autumnal transition from summer to winter it may seem a bit much, which makes the jacket an essential item. Peaches Geldof has already got in on the act, making this sweet Peter Pan collar jacket the focus point of a recent outfit. We're big fans of this bright coral mini-mac, which is versatile enough to wear with jeans for a casual look or over a killer dress to add a jolt of colour for a night out.

Leather

Sienna obviously knows that a leather jacket is the quickest way to add some rock chic kudos to your outfit, as she's already onto this trend. No surprise then that her exciting new Twenty8Twelve collection (which she co-designed with sister Savannah) features a great version. Fitting well with the new season's love affair with all things dark and delicious, leather jackets were big news at Just Cavalli, where they were worn with plenty of gloss and edge. And the good news? The older and more battered it gets, the better it'll look...

Voluminous

Big shapes were a massive runway look this season, with volume seen on everything from dresses to sleeves to skirts, and investing in a voluminous coat is one of the easiest ways to wear this tricky trend. We love this Bubble Hem Parka from TFNC, which nails the trend but remains casual, making it incredibly wearable. Alternatively, make like Paris and opt for a full skirted mac. Whichever way you choose to wear the trend, emphasise the volume by cinching the waist of your coat with a belt - a great way to add some block colour to the look too.