Anyone who has loved and swooned over Alexa Chung’s wardrobe for as long as I have will know that the fashionista loves a good duffle coat. The model has worn many iterations of the traditional toggle-fronted cover-up over the years, and she always manages to make them look seriously cool.
Alexa has just declared that the Paddington Bear-style duffle is still up there with her best winter coats for this coming winter, too. The 41-year-old was spotted out in London last week wearing a beautiful navy number by French heritage brand Longchamp, which she wore with a simple white vest and straight-leg jean ensemble. She finished it perfectly with the Valentino Garavani Valet Du Roislingbacks and a navy Longchamp Épure XS Leather Tote bag. The whole outfit was chic but also very wearable, and it’s a look that I will most definitely be recreating over the coming months.
Alexa’s exact coat is still available to buy, and although it’s a little pricey, the timeless design and cosy wool fabric will genuinely last you a lifetime. As I mentioned, Alexa has been championing this style of coat for as long as I can remember, so it’s a safe bet when it comes to investing in a new coat. Don’t panic if your budget won't stretch that far, though, as I’ve rounded up some similar affordable buys to recreate her look, too.
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This hooded wool number has a stylish contrast check fabric in the hood, and bamboo toggles which work to lift the darker hue. Prefer something brighter? It's also available in a sunny yellow shade.
Alexa's navy version of this Longchamp bag isn't available right now, but this powder grey take on the accessory is equally as stylish and will work with absolutely every outfit in your wardrobe.
Designed for petite frames, this slightly shorter length cover-up will look gorgeous and won't swamp you in fabric. The hood-free design feels a little smarter too.
This fluffy faux fur take on the traditional duffle is flying off the rails at M&S right now. It's perfect for anybody that prefers something a little more modern.
Wear this hooded piece over your favourite snuggly jumper and barrel leg jeans for an easy and practical wintery weekend look.
The dark green tone of this one is a nice alternative to navy but will still be equally as versatile when it comes to styling.
The traditional style and fuss-free design of a duffle coat really will keep you covered over the years to come, as it will sit well over everything from a jumper dress to corduroy trousers and an oversized white shirt.
The wool fabric is extra warm but can be quite bulky, so to ensure you look your best in your winter coat, make sure you find the right size for you. Anything too big will look a little cumbersome and could overwhelm your silhouette.
