It is the 3rd year I ask S&B to help me with a coat. Third time lucky?

[thesatsumabutter]

Every winter is the same. I can’t find a nice coat.
I have one navy puffa from uniqlo, one green puffa from Sainsburys, one grey acrylic from Moonson - that is it

I’m looking for a quality coat with a good ammount of wool so it is warm and cozy.

I need it not to be too long and to not look too oversized

I like pockets and prefer something I can close around my neck

I think black will be preferable

Anyone seen / bought anything lately?

Flexible budget but I will draw a line at 500

These are a bit over £500 but you could continue buying puffas you don't like or stretch to something like this.

Max Mara 1
Max Mara 2

These are probably too long/ too oversized but it's a terrific brand selling clothes made in the UK.

Has never been a go to for anything else for me, but Ted Baker do great coats. If this one is too long, I’d look on Vinted for a shorter version (they have done various lengths, although they’re obviously very restricted this year).

I was looking for something similar with a similar budget lately but then ended up getting a black Lipsy coat in the Next sale and I’m in love. Not a huge amount of wool in the blend, but very cosy. I get so many compliments on it. Very flattering and a good length without feeling too weighty.

The one I bought appears to have sold out, but this is similar.

www.nextdirect.com/jp/en/style/ls424038/k94220#k94220

How about this one from Reiss black, 80% wool, high neck, not too long …

Are those weird white bits zips?!

It’s silver coloured metal on the end of belt and collar

Thank you
I know the lapel on Max Mara 1 doesn't suit me and they don't have black

I like the look of Max Mara 2 but if I'm gonna drop that kind of money on a coat I'd need something more versatile - also brown tones don;t suit me either

Beautiful. Thank you. But those coats with a belt - I make them look like dressing gowns, doesn't matter how wonderful they are - it's me

That is the style I like - added to the bag!

I remember buying and returning coats from Reiss last year but it was not this one - not sure what was the issue

Hope you find something you like OP.