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The Coat Edit
The Coat Edit is our pick of the camel, black and navy coats worth the investment this winter: Max Mara, The Row and Loro Piana, all made in Italy from cashmere, camel hair or felted wool. Prices and stock are checked daily.
How to choose a camel coat
Camel is the most versatile coat colour there is: it works over black, grey, navy and denim. Look at the fibre first. Camel hair and cashmere are softer and warmer than wool alone, and a felted wool and cashmere blend, like Max Mara's 101801, keeps its shape for years. Then choose the cut: double-breasted and belted for tailoring, a wrap coat for ease, or oversized for volume over knitwear.
Camel, black or navy?
Camel lifts a dark winter wardrobe. Black is the most formal and goes with everything. Midnight blue and charcoal are the quieter alternatives, like Loro Piana's Roaden and reversible Jimi. Read the full Coat Edit story.
The Coat Edit: your questions answered
What is the best camel coat for women?
It depends how you dress. Max Mara's 101801 is the classic for tailoring, the Teddy Bear is the choice for volume and warmth, and The Row's Malika suits a minimal wardrobe. All three are in this edit.
What is a good camel coat made of?
Look for camel hair, cashmere or a wool and cashmere blend. Every coat in this edit uses one of them.
What colour scarf goes with a camel coat?
Ivory, cream, grey, black and navy all work. Camel is a neutral, so tonal and dark colours both look right.
How much is a good camel coat?
In this edit, from £1,625 to £5,865, and half cost less than £3,448.
Which designers are in The Coat Edit?
Max Mara, Totême, The Row, Loro Piana and Brunello Cucinelli.
Can you wear a camel coat to a wedding?
Yes. Over a dress it is right for an autumn or winter ceremony, especially outdoors or between church and reception, and it comes off once you are inside.
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