We're calling it - this Topshop teddy will be the most popular coat of the season
Autumn may have officially kicked off a couple of weeks ago, but we're taking it upon ourselves to dub today the turn of the season. It was too balmy at the beginning of last week to even consider putting on a cosy coat, and the relentless rain towards the end rendered it practically impossible to leave the house, never mind dress appropriately.
The current mid-teen temperatures, brisk wind and cold, blue skies mean that not only is the commute a whole lot more bearable, but also that it's finally time to rediscover your love for a Teddy.
We don't mean the one you've been sleeping with since you were a toddler (we won't tell if you don't), but rather the snuggly coat that doubles up as a pillow on long journeys.
Teddy coats were huge a few years ago, but have since been replaced in several wardrobes by its waterproof alter ego, the puffer. This season, however, we're thrilled to report that the cosy classic is officially back en Vogue (and also en GLAMOUR, as it happens).
But which one to plump for? Call us Mystic Meg (don't), because - while there are a number of great incarnations available - we're predicting Topshop's £69 borg number will be the cult coat of the season...
The perfect just-below-the-butt length, it's an expensive-looking cream that's closer to the beige end of the spectrum than the white - meaning it's also v practical. It has pockets (a huge tick), deep, cosy lapels, and a zip for full-teddy mode. Oh, and it's machine washable. Need we say more?
I'd personally style it atop a simple cream sweater and jeans combo with chunky black biker boots to balance proportions and avoid looking top-heavy, but colleagues have also styled it with both mini and midi floral dresses and I'm very into that too.
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Who are we kidding, it's so cosy we'd happily wear it with anything in this weather... pyjamas included.
If you're sold on the style but want more options, scroll down for our edit of the best teddy coats to snap up right now.
Faux Shearling Teddy, £69.99, Mango
Sleeveless Faux Shearling Coat, £420, Maje
Pink Faux Shearling Coat, £279, Stand Studio
Faux Fur Teddy, £59.99, Zara
Long Belted Teddy Coat, £85, Neon Rose at ASOS
Zip-Up Borg Coat, £69, Topshop
Oversized Shearling Coat, £5,100, Prada
Short-Pile Rust Coat, £59.99, H&M
