With outerwear like this you’ll be happy that winter is on its way

Great British Life: Rock the military trend in what could be our favourite coat of the season from JaegerRock the military trend in what could be our favourite coat of the season from Jaeger (Image: Bjarke Johansen)

Great British Life: Orange is the big colour of the season and this bold design by Bitte Kai Rand is designed to get you noticedOrange is the big colour of the season and this bold design by Bitte Kai Rand is designed to get you noticed (Image: Bjarke Johansen)

Great British Life: Coats are coming in at least fifty shades of grey but it is the collar shape of this coat by Bitte Kai Rand that makes it standoutCoats are coming in at least fifty shades of grey but it is the collar shape of this coat by Bitte Kai Rand that makes it standout (Image: Bjarke Johansen)

Great British Life: This Iro Chloane Grey Linen Blend Coat, £630 from Harvey Nichols is the perfect solution to winter dressingThis Iro Chloane Grey Linen Blend Coat, £630 from Harvey Nichols is the perfect solution to winter dressing (Image: Bjarke Johansen)

Great British Life: Single breasted coat by Vivienne Westwood, £1,315Single breasted coat by Vivienne Westwood, £1,315 (Image: Bjarke Johansen)

Great British Life: If you want cosy youve got it with this gorgeous Teddy Coat, £450, HobbsIf you want cosy youve got it with this gorgeous Teddy Coat, £450, Hobbs (Image: Bjarke Johansen)

Great British Life: Giuseppe Zanotti Black Chain Suede Ankle Boots £565, Harvey NicholsGiuseppe Zanotti Black Chain Suede Ankle Boots £565, Harvey Nichols (Image: Bjarke Johansen)

Great British Life: Valentino Rockstud ankle boots, £790, Harvey NicholsValentino Rockstud ankle boots, £790, Harvey Nichols (Image: Bjarke Johansen)

Great British Life: Red is back. Did it ever go away? Like black it really is a staple of a winter wardrobe probably because a) it is such a cheery colour and b) if you go caught in a blizzard you could be spotted in an instant. But there are some of us who dont quite feel up to wearing it top to toe. Now a pair of lovely red gloves like these from Paul Smith are a great way to rock the trend without feeling you might be mistaken for being one of Santas little helpers, £140 www.houseoffraser.comRed is back. Did it ever go away? Like black it really is a staple of a winter wardrobe probably because a) it is such a cheery colour and b) if you go caught in a blizzard you could be spotted in an instant. But there are some of us who dont quite feel up to wearing it top to toe. Now a pair of lovely red gloves like these from Paul Smith are a great way to rock the trend without feeling you might be mistaken for being one of Santas little helpers, £140 www.houseoffraser.com (Image: Bjarke Johansen)

Stockists

Bitte Kai Rand: www.bittekairand.com

Harvey Nichols: www.harveynichols.com

Hervia Bazaar: www.hervia.com

Hobbs: www.hobbs.com

Jaeger: www.jaeger.com

Vivienne Westwood: www.viviennewestwood.com