Winter coats are not just a wardrobe investment, especially if you’re from the southern part of the country, it’s one thing that you shouldn’t live without!
Now that winter is coming, a winter coat is one of the precious items you need to dig up your closet to beat the season.
However, for some mums, a winter coat serves more than its original purpose, it’s the most stylish way to cover up, not only during the cold weather, but all the mess that your kids managed to wipe on you.
So mums now are looking for more than just comfort in a winter coat – one that is stylish but practical enough to fit your keys, phone, cash for a coffee and a small pack of baby wipes in the pockets.
Here, we selected the best winter coats that a mum shouldn’t live without.
Snow Warrior Parka
Waterproof and designed to keep you warm even if it’s below zero degrees! A jacket that offers warmth and style in equal measure. Features include an extra cosy inner collar and hood for warmth, a cinchable waist and several pockets inside and outside to stuff in 3 matchbox cars, a packet of sultanas and a few tissues for wayward boogies.
Available at lululemon for $399
Define Jacket Luon
This jacket will make you warm and comfortable on a day of errands. It’s made of Luon fabric which is why it’s one of their bestsellers!
Get it for $129 – click here!
Constance Fur Coat
Want this fancy fur coat? You know, to make you feel good even if you’re bloated from yesterday’s binge eating or to make up for only 3 hours of sleep.
Shop it here.
Winter Warrior 3-in-1 Parka
Fully seam-sealed and made with silky-soft, water-resistant Glyde fabric. It has deep pockets, too. Win!
Lee Women’s Baggy Denim Jacket
On slightly cold days, this baggy denim jacket will make you look young and chic! You can two so that you can go twinning with your teen daughter.
I don’t think she’ll be too happy about it.
Available at Catch for just $89.95!
Always Effortless Trench
I highly recommend this trench coat for days when you’re in an absolute hurry and you can’t be bothered to think about what you should wear. Wearing pyjamas? Just wrap yourself up in this trench coat – it’s like an invisible cloak.
I regret to inform you thought that your kids will find you anywhere even if you’re wearing a real invisible cloak.
Get it here for just $149
Quilted Hooded Jacket
Just a tank top, jeans, boots and this quilted hooded jacket will make you look like a movie star!
Get this Rivers Sherpa Quilted Hooded Jacket at Catch!
Darcy Coat
This oversized, textured, checkered coat is made of wool and polyester. I love the details of this one.
Available at Princess Highway for $89.10
Eliza coat
This fancy coat from Princess Highway is a favourite! Where to wear it? Not sure, too. lol
Get it here.
Slush Hour Parka
Pair it with your favourite jeans and a comfy pair of black trainers, or you could lob it over yoga pants because #MumLife.
Get this parka specifically in this colour – it’s just $249!
Cloudscape Jacket
Style yourself warm in the super comfortable cloudscape jacket. Wear yours with jeans for a stylish I-just-lost-a-battle-with-my-3-year-old look.
Get it here for just $249
Down for It All Jacket
This lavender-coloured jacket is just lovely in the winter! If it’s snot or puke it won’t be that noticeable but if your toddler is covered in chocolate, let’s hope it is chocolate, then please avoid wearing this at all costs.
Get it here!
Push Your Pace Jacket
This women’s jacket is an absolute must for your winter wardrobe. Wear it with jeans and Chucks for no-fuss styling. You might also want to throw on a scarf to hide the stain where your toddler wiped their face on your shirt.
Available here for $219
