Invest in a warm winter coat and stylish boots ready for winter. You won't regret it, especially if this winter is as harsh and unforgiving as last year

Invest in a warm winter coat and stylish boots ready for winter. You won’t regret it, especially if this winter is as harsh and unforgiving as last year

'Coats are going to be key this season following the harsh winter last year. Look out for smart on-trend country casuals including quilted coats, gilets and knits.' Tara Langley-Cole, Tara’s Couture, Crewe

Stockists

Ash: www.ashfootwear.co.uk

Austin Reed: 01845 573135, www.austinreed.co.ukCheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port; stores in Chester, Liverpool and Lowry Outlet, Manchester

Betty Barclay: www.bettybarclay.co.ukDe Keyser Fashions, Chester; Broadbents, Knutsford; Helen Winterson, Marple; Susie Blues, Sale; Broadbents, Warrington; Hoopers, Wilmslow

Elegance: 0844 557 5507

Escada: 0207 245 9800Angela Beer, Bramhall

Jaeger: 0845 051 0063,www.jaeger.co.ukStores in Altrincham, Chester, Ellsemere Port, Knutsford, Liverpool, Manchester and Wilmslow; House of Fraser in Manchester; Harvey Nichols in Manchester

Karen Millen: 0870 160 1830, www.karenmillen.comCheshire Oaks; Liverpool One; House of Fraser, Manchester; Trafford Centre, Manchester

Phase Eight: 0800 032 8808, www.phase-eight.co.ukJohn Lewis, Cheadle; Phase Eight, Chester; John Lewis, Liverpool; Trafford Centre, Manchester; Phase Eight, Manchester; House of Fraser, Manchester; Phase Eight, Wilmslow

Viyella: 01845 573120, www.viyella.co.ukViyella, Heswall and Austin Reed, Chester

Windsmoor: 0844 770 5838, www.windsmoor.co.ukHouse of Fraser, Altrincham; Beatties, Birkenhead; Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Chester; Westgate Department Store, Stockport