We may be dreaming of cotton dresses and sandals but the weather is telling us to focus on coats, and with so many amazing new styles it’s easy to snap one up. But with so many on offer, how do you know which one to invest in? We’ve taken the time to edit down a shortlist of the best of the best, and our coat special features one of this season’s favourite print picks: checks. They stormed the catwalks as part of the hero heritage trend at Balenciaga and Stella McCartney, and now naturally, they’ve filtered down to the high street too.

You’ll be surprised how check prints, no matter how subtle or bold, will filter in to your capsule wardrobe and go with all your winter wares. From the Burberry tailored coat-of-dreams, to Topshop’s faux fur collared beauty and Marks and Spencer’s updated trench– these are the coat styles you should be bookmarking. But, be quick, the best ‘It’ coats always sell out fast – we’ve already seen the Zara neon detail style all over Instagram, so it’s bound to get snapped up soon.

Shop our edit of the best checked coats on site now. 

Tibi hani cotton-twill trench coat

The trench is one of those versatile pieces everyone should have in their wardrobe. Our prediction – this checked belted Tibi style is going to be seen on the most stylish of women this season. Layer with a hoody for a high-low look the street stylers love. 

Tibi hani cotton-twill trench coat, £980

Topshop faux fur collar check coat

Anything with faux fur that’ll keep us cosy at this time of year is an instant win. Team this berry checked number with grey trousers and a soft cream roll neck knit. 

Topshop faux fur collar check coat, £95

Woolrich monochrome checkered coat

We love the double collar detail on the Woolrich large check coat. Statement coats are here to stay, get this one while it’s in the sale. Go, go, go!

Woolrich monochrome checkered coat, was £1255 now £753

Burberry checked wool coat

Of course we can rely on Burberry to deliver the goods when it comes to checks. This sleek, longline style will stay in your wardrobe this season, and beyond. 

Burberry checked wool coat, £1,690

Marks and Spencer checked double breasted trench coat

A trench coat isn’t just for spring – team with a cashmere knit and knee high boots and it’ll end up being your new winter go-to outfit. 

Marks and Spencer checked double breasted trench coat, £49.50

Zara checked coat

Neon is a key trend for spring/summer, but it can be a tricky one to pull off. This is why the Zara coat with a subtle hint is a way to give it a go. We’re sold!

Zara checked coat, £89.99

H&M wool-blend coat

You can’t beat monochrome and this belted number is guaranteed to make you feel effortlessly chic at all times. Best part? It’s under £100!

H&M wool-blend coat, £79.99

Sea checked cotton-blend trench coat

Sometimes we fall in love with clothes as soon as we see them and this is exactly what happened with the tan checked coat-of-dreams. Classic, yet amazing. 

Sea checked cotton-blend trench coat, £1,025

Mango unstructured virgin wool coat

The yellow shade of ochre is having such a moment that Mango have dedicated a whole section on their website to it. Want to try it out? Go for this wool style car coat that’ll go perfectly with yur winter wares. 

Mango unstructured virgin wool coat, £89.99

Simply Be check print wool belted trench coat

We guarantee this coat will have everyone asking where you’ve got it from. We also guarantee no one will believe that it’s high street, or under £100. Be quick before it inevitably sells out. 

Simply Be check print wool belted trench coat, was £110 now £99