As I was putting together this post I checked the weather forecast for Monday. It looks like it’s going to be a scorcher. So the last thing you probably want to think about is winter coats. However the shops are full of them right now and if you don’t move fast you might miss out.

Parkas are set to be big this season. I already have a perfectly good one that I bought a couple of years ago. It’s seen my through festivals, camping trips and many a mid-winter night out. Basically whenever I want to be really cosy I pull out my trusty parka. It needs some new buttons (several went missing last winter) but other than that it’s in very good nick. So this is purely a fantasy shop for me. I’m definitely not going to buy the Topshop one, even though I may have tried it on in store. Twice. Ahem…

Ultimate parka, £55, ASOS

This one is pretty much the classic parka style which is probably why they’ve called it the ultimate parka. It comes in a choice of black or khaki. Unlike the model, who seems to have forgotten to put on the bottom half of her outfit, I would wear it over skinny jeans.
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Contrast pocket parka, £90, Warehouse

Until a couple of years ago I was always very much a Warehouse girl. I’m not sure exactly what happened but we fell out of love and I moved on. However, based on a recent look around their site, that could all change this season. Case in point this parka which, with its contrast pockets, is a little bit different from the norm in a totally good way. Also, how cosy does that faux fur trim hood look?!
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Short mustard parka, £69.99, Zara

Mustard is not a colour that appears anywhere in my wardrobe but if I was in the market for a parka this would be high on my list of possibles. Love the colour, the length and the wraparound collar. Previous to putting together this post I would never have considered wearing a parka with a leather look skirt, but I would now.
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Padded parka, £29.99, H&M

My parka colour preference has always been for khaki but based on this navy blue one the lady might be for changing (it also comes in khaki or black if you prefer). At £29.99 it’s another brilliant bargain from H&M.
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Faux fur trimmed parka, £98, Topshop

I’ve been coveting this parka ever since Topshop teased their Cara Delevingne campaign and as I said earlier in the post I’ve tried it on in store. Twice. If there wasn’t already a perfectly good khaki parka hanging in my wardrobe this would totally have come home with me. I love everything about it from the ever-so-slightly-oversized fit, to the feel of the faux fur trim (which is unbelievably soft fyi!).
You can buy it here

Have you already invested in your winter coat? Did you go for, or are you thinking about going for, a parka? If not what style’s on your winter coat wish list? Do share!