Is there a more quintessential wardrobe staple than a good coat? Quilted and puffer coats are here to stay. Even if you have the strictest criteria for a new winter coat, a quilted or padded one will tick the everyday box. Make sure it is warm and long enough to keep you cosy in all weather. Alternatively, a good trench coat is perennially stylish. Trench coats are an autumn wardrobe mainstay. There are some really special Irish-designed renditions (small batches) worth trying to get your hands on like The Landskein’s cashmere-mix Blake trench, €795 at Havana, Dublin 4 (below), or Stable Of Ireland’s camel or navy Mack coat, €545. Layer over a knit or Uniqlo’s Ultra Light down puffer vest for extra warmth come winter. Practical and chic, a wool coat is a timeless favourite. (Autumn fashion’s no-brainer – a tailored coat and chic leather boots.) When it comes to choosing a wool coat, you want to invest in the very best (even a small percentage of cashmere gives a softer feel). For a bourgeois styling makeover, drape a sumptuous silk scarf over your shoulders. The picks below will leave you longing for a cold snap …