When it comes to wardrobe investment goals, camel coats are high up there on everyone's wishlist. The classic yet always contemporary outerwear hero will always look polished and goes with everything (yep, even your down-time leggings and trainers.) You'll struggle to find any winter coat that's more hardworking.
While we always stan a transeasonal trench coat, a quilted puffer jacket is perfect for really icy weather and leather jackets will always look cool on the weekend, camel coats are perennially stylish because they rarely go off-piste in design. Classic design details include that delicious caramel-honey shade that makes every skintone glow, deep lapels and a belt that you can wrap around you to keep extra warm. This season-less appeal is why so many fashion editors, celebrities and royals depend on the silhouette (including Kate Middleton, Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.) When you purchase a classic camel coat that's designed to last, you'll find yourself returning to it year after year. A camel coat will become a wardrobe staple you'll thank yourself for buying.
Of course, you can't mention the words camel and coat without thinking of one brand in particular: Max Mara. From its signature teddy coats to the Manuela Icon design (a Meghan Markle favourite) Max Mara is an expert in the field of caramel-hued winter coats and have the quiet luxury category on lock down. Spending a small fortune on a coat is a big decision, but will pay dividends in the long run as the higher quality will mean your coat will look great year after year (as long as you moth-proof your wardrobe.)
Although of course, if you're on a high street budget we've got you covered too. "Make it last" should be your mantra with any fashion buy and, whatever price point, you still need to find ‘the one’. So we have (somehow) narrowed it down to the 25 best camel coats that will stand the test of time.
Here is GLAMOUR's edit of the best camel coats to buy now and wear forever…
Iconic Wrap Coat: Max Mara Manuela
Max Mara Manuela Icon Belted Camel Hair Coat, £2210
Named Manuela Icon, Max Mara's luxe camel hair coat is an actual icon in fashion circles. Fans of the style say it's like wrapping yourself in a dressing gown, but far chicer. Available from NET-A-PORTER
J.Crew classic wool-blend coat
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You can always find preppy staples at J.Crew so the camel coat is an obvious win. We love the smart update with the tone lapels.
Best oversized coat in camel
Topshop Wool-Blend Oversized Coat With Three Pocket Detail In Camel, £115
With an oversized fit that's ideal for layering, this coat is one of the best options we found across the high street.
Best longline coat
ASOS Weekend Collective Oversized Longline Coat In Camel, £80
Available in sizes 4-18, this maxi coat will sweep the floor for added dramz. There is a logo patch on the back collar, too.
Best High Street Coat: £50 and under
If you are on a budget, shopping for classic styles is the best way to get your moneys-worth (rather than choosing a one-season wonder that will date super-fast.)
New Look Formal Lined Button Front Coat In Camel, £50
Camel Coats London: Best Tailoring
Home to sharp tailoring and city-smart silhouettes, Jigsaw's single-breasted long camel coat is a luxe option that will look great with midi skirts and dresses.
Best short camel coat for women - London
This coat is made from double-faced wool, which is an elevated fabric where both sides of the material can be used as the outer and are sewn together for a sleek look.
Julia Wool Double Faced Coat, £299
Best double-breasted wool coat: UK
AllSaints' double-breasted coat is made from a fabric blend that includes recycled wool.
Mabel Double Breasted Longline Coat, £359
Camel coats: Best coats for women 2023
In sizes 6-22 this versatile unlined coat comes in two lengths - petite and regular - so you can get the perfect fit for your height.
Best responsible camel coat purchase
You know when you love something but it's just a tiny bit too tight / long / baggy? Considered brand Aligne have partnered with Sojo - the app that connects you to a seamster - to cover part of the costs of tailoring your coat to ensure the fit is *chef's kiss*
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Recycled fabric camel coat
You'd never think this coat was made from recycled fabric, would you? The look is pure Shiv Roy but far more sustainable…
Camel Double Breasted Coat, £199
Italian wool: double breasted camel coat
Karen Millen's signature wool coat is fast becoming a modern icon. The double-breasted style would look stun over a stealth wealth trouser suit but could add luxe vibes to your weekend coffee/gym antics, too.
Italian Wool Double Breasted Coat, WAS £369, NOW £239.85
Camel coat: 100% Wool
Matches Fashion is one of the style set's must-scroll destinations for a clever edit of the very best brands. Weekend is one of the lines from Max Mara, but comes at a price tag that falls far below the main-line collection's…
Weekend Max Mara Rovo coat, £660
Camel Coat: Investment Purchase
We promise you will level up any outfit with an immaculately cut camel coat. Belt this for smart days or leave it loose for weekend wear.
Acne Studios at Matches Fashion
Take the latte girl aesthetic into your wardrobe with this forever buy coat.
Acne Studios Onessa Belted Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Coat, £1300
Cashmere-blend coat
As one of the most expensive and softest fabrics known to humankind, you know this cashmere mix coat is going to feel like a dream.
Max Mara Madame 101801 Icon Double-Breasted Wool And Cashmere-Blend Coat, £2555
Best camel coat: Totême Signature
The boxy cut across the body means you can fit all your cosiest jumpers under this cult coat from Totême - you'll be one step ahead from all the street-style set, too.
Toteme Signature Wool-Blend Coat, £970
Best Warm Winter Coat: Shearling style
The mix of camel hair and silk in Max Mara's Apogeo coat make the fabric far lighter than a shearling coat and snugglier than faux fur.
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Max Mara Apogeo Oversized Camel Hair And Silk-Blend Fleece Coat, £3370
Best Camel Coat from Zara
Zara does not come to play. Sharp, smart and chic, this is a great blaze style coat if you don't want to spend more than £100.
Best wrap coat: Camel wrap coat
With deep lapels and a wrap-around belt you can be cosy and smart in & Other Stories take on the classic camel coat.
Camel Coat / Trench Coat Hybrid
Burberry might be famed for their trench coats, but this corduroy version from COS mixes the camel coat aesthetic with an on-trend fabric and trench coat styling. We're here for it.
Relaxed-Fit Corduroy Trench Coat, £180
Best pale camel coat
Camel coats are a style staple because their neutral shade suits everyone - but if you find the traditional tone a little strong, choose a pale colour for your wardrobe staple.
Best Mango Camel coat
It's seriously hard to fault this camel coat from Mango for style, price or fabric feel. It looks way more high end than the high street price tag belies. *Adds to cart*
Tailoring: Coats for Women
Reiss have launched a high end line, Atelier, that the GLAMOUR team are obsessed with (not an understatement.) This cashmere camel coat is exactly why - classic with a twist, it's the sort of buy you'll wear forever.
Atelier Cashmere Blindseam Coat, £695
Belted camel coat: Women's coats 2023
If you're looking to build a capsule wardrobe, it's likely Theory will have everything you need. Example: this cashmere-blend camel coat. Need we say more?
Theory Belted Wool And Cashmere-Blend Trench Coat, £725
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