9 best duvet coats to keep you warm and dry this winter

For less than £90, this Asos Design duvet coat is beautifully made. Not only does the high funnel neck add on-trend detailing (the Phoebe Philo-inspired silhouette is big this season), but provides an extra layer of warmth.

When fully fastened up, the coat looks surprisingly chic – particularly with the waist tie, which can be adjusted at the back to accentuate your waist. Available in four flattering shades, including chocolate brown and olive, the longline cut, double fastening and roomy pockets all add to its cosy appeal.

The coat is made from polyester, but it has a nice amount of padding to keep you toasty

This duvet coat from H&M is a steal at just over £50. Available in four stylish shades (my favourite is the black and khaki green), the coat features everything you’d want in a winter staple – think a roomy hood, spacious pockets and a fully-fastening zip to help with insulation.

The stand up collar with press studs creates an extra snug fit, while concealed elastication at the cuffs traps extra warmth.

I’m 6ft tall and the length isn’t as long as I’d like (it grazes my knees), but some might prefer the slightly shorter cut which can show off – rather than drown – your outfit.

The coat has a medium thickness (it’s made from polyester), but it does well to keep the chill out and repel water during rainy spells. I sized up to an extra large, which layers nicely and rivals a sleeping bag for cosiness.

A great alternative to Arket’s viral coat – and a fraction of the price –M&S’s padded duver coat is a minimalist winter essential. Falling to calf length, it’s cut into a slightly oversized shape that’s perfect for layering. The hood features press stud fastenings and a drawstring cord to secure it tighter, while the front placket contains both a zip and studs for extra insulation.

Made from polyester with a water-resistant coating, it’s filled and padded out with duck down and duck feather – an excellent composition considering the price.

Designed with thoughtful details like fleece-lined pockets and zipped inner pockets, the coat is warm and cosy for cold days, but still has a chic look thanks to the relaxed cut and black finish. It’s a perfectly neutral piece for your wardrobe that is sure to go with everything.

Grace Beverely’s leading activewear brand Tala has recently expanded into outerwear. Just like its workout clothes, the coats are designed to be super flattering but practical – including this longline puffer coat style. Available in neutral black and charcoal shades, the coat is pricey at £229, but it’s packed with premium features.

Designed to be worn multiple ways, both the hood and sleeves are removable, turning it into a gilet for more transitional weather. Its fleece lining kept me nice and toasty during colder days, while the drawstring waist creates more of a silhouette and locks in warmth. Further handy touches include a secret inner pocket, zip front pockets, discreet cuffing and the Tala branding on the front chest.

Made from recycled polyester, it’s finished with a water-repellent coating. Considering the price, some extra thermal down filling wouldn’t have gone amiss.

This Next coat ticks both the stylish and practical box. The long padded coat is finished in a fashionable chocolate brown shade, which is the perfect dark neutral for your winter wardrobe (trust me, it goes with everything). The star of the show is the faux fur spread collar, which you can zip up right to your nose (think Victoria Beckham in her Netflix documentary).

Featuring two spacious pockets for keeping palms toasty, the oversized fit layers nicely over chunky knits while the length is perfectly calf grazing.

Made with polyester, it’s not as insulating as feather down materials – but the generously padded design kept me sufficiently warm during a cold snap. However, it’s not a coat for rain showers owing to the faux fur collar.

Rivalling a sleeping bag for warmth and cosy appeal, Tog24’s Raleigh coat is designed with a cut just below the knee, a thermal filling, generously sized hood with adjustable drawstrings and elasticated cuffs to keep out the chill.

It’s more form-fitting than other duvet coats I tested but is flattering, and locks in extra warmth as it's closer to the skin. If you’re someone who likes to layer your clothes, then it’s worth sizing up for a roomier fit.

There are two zip-up pockets, as well as a two-way zip and press stud fastenings for extra insulation. It’s had me covered for dog walks, rainy errands and even taking out the bins.

Whether it’s a bitter wind chill or a downpour, this Lululemon coat is going to keep you protected against the harsh winter weather. The goose down filling is super toasty and thanks to a zip and buttons up the the full length of the coat, it provides head to toe coverage. The closed inner cuffs help to retain heat too.

It’s a pricey purchase, but this really is reflected in the quality of the coat. There are no loose threads, zips on the pockets and even two interior pockets to hold your essentials. The outer pockets also have a phone sleeve, though it isn’t quite big enough to fit a standard-size iPhone.

The warm ash grey tone that I tested is a lovely option if you like a neutral palette, but don’t necessarily want to go for black. It’s mostly true to size but if you plan to wear this over chunky knitwear, consider sizing up for a comfortable fit.

This longline padded puffer coat from New Look punches far above its price tag. Finished in a gorgeous chocolate brown shade, it’s slotted easily into my wardrobe, whether thrown over loungewear for a post office run or worn with jeans and ballet flats for weekend activities.

The calf length is teamed with an insulating padded design, slightly oversized cut and hood. There’s both a concealed zip and press studs for capturing extra warmth and two front pockets keep hands toasty.

Made from a recycled polyester blend, it isn’t among the weightiest and thickest that I’ve tested, but it’s the perfect budget buy for those chilly but sunny days.

Uniqlo can always be relied on for functional staples at affordable prices. This long down coat is filled with an insulating and warm down filling with feather padding – anywhere else, the outerwear would cost double.

Complete with an enveloping hood, spacious fleece-lined pockets and inner pockets for valuables, there’s a cushioned collar for extra cosiness, ribbed cuffs for added warmth and a zipped front placket for fastening up right to your chin.

It’s not all substance-over-style either, with four aesthetic colourways available and a sleek matte finish. It not only does well to shield you in windy conditions, but water slides off effortlessly during a downpour.