Helen Skelton gave a masterclass in elevated winter dressing with her casual-chic pairing of a knitted midi dress and tartan coat - we love her knitted beanie that's as stylish as it is practical.
Most of the time, we're on the hunt for a bargain and want to snap up designer lookalikes and luxurious pieces that don't break the bank. But there is one item in our winter capsule wardrobes that we don't mind spending a little more money on - a flattering winter coat.
When you've found the perfect coat, it's something you know you'll be wearing throughout winter and likely into spring too, relying on it day to day to battle the chill and keep you looking oh-so stylish. Because of this, we might tend to lean towards more traditionally versatile styles in muted colours and patterns so we know the piece will work with all our current wardrobe favourites - but Helen Skelton's statement tartan coat is a bold piece that we can see being an easy-to-style staple throughout the season and we love how it elevates her casual look.
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This high-street buy looks so much more expensive than it is, with the calf-length silhouette, double-breasted design and thick, luxe woven wool fabric making the style a stunning staple for the cooler months. The relaxed fit makes layering warm staples a breeze and we love the gently dropped shoulders that give a comfortable, laid-back feel.
This stunning coat is on the pricier side, but the textured fabric is made of 52% wool, the timeless tailored silhouette oozes luxury, and the blue check pattern gives a versatile statement look that means you'll more than get your moneys worth by wearing it day in and day out over the decades its high-quality makeup means it will last.
With nearly 100 reviews praising the 'heavy' and 'thick' wool-blend fabric making up this coat, something that makes it hang beautifully as well as be really warm, this M&S coat is one of the brand's best-selling pieces. The tartan pattern is timeless and classic and we love the traditional trench coat style that's easy to style and looks super luxurious.
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Made from a cosy wool blend, this white knitted beanie hat is a super warm and versatile accessory that will bring a cosy-chic flair to any outfit you wear this winter. Keep your hair from flying all over the place, make sure you're warm no matter how cold the weather is, and look good while you're doing it too!
Emulating the cosy look of Helen's stunning midi dress, this shorter style boasts a similar neutral-adjacent burnt-orange and brown shade that's super versatile and feels oh-so luxe. The ribbed texture adds tonnes of interest to the simple silhouette and this piece can easily be dressed both up and down depending on your choice of footwear.
With a shining gold-plated finish and simple, chunky chain design, this necklace is a super versatile piece of jewellery that can be worn alone to bring a touch of sophisticated shine to any look, or can be layered with other necklaces for a statement style.
Standing in a snow-covered field while presenting Winter on the Farm, Helen battled the cool winter chill in a stunning purple and green tartan longline coat that we instantly fell in love with upon seeing this video.
With a double breasted design, luxe wool fabric and flattering belted waist, the jacket blends casual with formal perfectly. The rich jewel-toned purple and green shades pop beautifully against the wintery background, giving a festive and cosy-chic look that Helen leaned into with the addition of a white knitted beanie.
For the rest of her outfit, Helen opted to wear a stunning burnt-orange midi dress with a simple rib-knit texture running across its fabric. We love this elevated casual piece that's perfect for keeping warm in winter and, for those days where you want to keep cosy and comfortable but are tired of your jeans and knitted jumper combinations, it makes for the ideal casual-chic look.
With some gold-toned jewellery adding a subtle shine to her outfit, it really was Helen's coat that stood out as the statement piece. But just because it's bold and heavily patterned, that doesn't mean its look can't be changed up to feel fresh and new after each rewear.
After trying out Helen's sophisticated knitted dress look, try pairing the tartan coat with some wide-leg jeans and chunky knitted jumper for a completely different casual style. Finish off the look with some chunky winter boots and a chic blown-out hairstyle, changing up your choice of jewellery too to change the feel of the outfit.
Then, why not try dressing up the jacket with some tailored suit trousers, a crisp white shirt and a longline blazer for a bold power suit look? The layering of the blazer and coat will not only keep you warm, but playing with colours, textures and patterns that can contrast and compliment with the pattern and tones of the coat will give it a new look that will maximise the versatility of the piece. A pair of comfortable ballet flats or court pumps will finish off the outfit with a sophisticated flair.
