HEAD FOR COVER

Ready yourself for chilly destinations in the season's coolest coats.

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Ready yourself for chilly destinations in the season's coolest coats.

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BRIGHT SPOT

Getting the blues can be a good thing with pieces like this richly hued coat, which will ensure its wearer stands out tastefully in a sea of dark outerwear.

Wool coat, cotton shirt and wool trousers, from Shanghai Tang.

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HIGH CONTRAST

Black coats can be somewhat anonymous. Prada gives its version a little edge, with deconstructed elements such as a layered collar in stark white.

Wool coat, cotton shirt, wool trousers and leather shoes, from Prada.

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NEXT LEVEL

Tone-on-tone details and silk subtly elevate grey outerwear, and keep even a largely monochromatic palette looking interesting.

Ermenegildo Zegna Couture silk coat, cotton shirt, silk trousers and leather shoes, from Ermenegildo Zegna.

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IT'S A BREEZE

Modern classics such as a close-fitting double-breasted jacket get an unexpected sporty update, courtesy of a pair of tall riding-style boots.

Wool coat, cashmere top, cashmere trousers, leather boots and wool scarf, from Bottega Veneta.

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LINEAR THINKING

For those with taller frames, a beautifully cut knee-length coat can create an elegant long line and add tailored polish to more casual pieces.

Wool coat, cashmere sweater, wool trousers and leather sneakers, from Berluti.

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FOR ALL ELEMENTS

Waterproof gear does not have to make you look like you're about to go hiking. This waxed-wool field jacket looks sharp – whatever the weather.

Ermenegildo Zegna Couture waxed-wool coat, cotton shirt, wool trousers and wool tie, from Ermenegildo Zegna.

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MIXED INFLUENCES

Contrary to what some think, the suit isn't dead. But we like breaking it up with casual pieces, such as a bold sweater and a sporty-looking coat.

Polyester coat, wool blazer, wool sweater and wool trousers, from Carolina Herrera. Leather shoes, from Tod's.