Scarf coats are having a moment — here are the best on the high-street to shop right now

A cosy autumn wardrobe staple 🍂

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by Samantha Price |
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With the recent rise in statement layering pieces such as posh cardigans, we're seeing a common trend in fashion this year: clothes that look expensive, minimal and chic. Enter — the scarf coat. They're one of the most recent outerwear trends that we've seen take over the high street, and one we predict will be massive for autumn/winter (obviously).

Not only do they elevate any outfit, but scarf coats also offer an unbeatable level of cosy comfort. Essentially, you're getting a coat and an oversized scarf in one sleek package. Now, we'll no longer have to debate 'to layer or not to layer?', because this effortless coat does everything for you. Keeping warm without the added bulk? Yes, please.

We even spotted Love Island's Molly Marsh wearing her River Island scarf coat on Instagram, and naturally, we wanted one too. Luckily, despite looking so expensive, there are some affordable, budget-friendly picks you can still shop on the high-street, from ASOS, H&M, M&S and more.

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How to style a scarf coat

Thanks to the scarf coat's versatility, there are so many different options you could take with it. Personally, we would style it with a mini skirt, a pair of tights and loafers, but a scarf coat works equally well with jeans or tailored trousers.

Aside from being incredibly Insta-worthy, a scarf coat gives you the best of both worlds: practicality and style all in one. Not to mention, they're perfect for this time of year when the weather can be a bit, well, unpredictable.

So, here are the best scarf coats you can shop right now, as chosen by us.

SHOP: The best scarf coats for autumn/winter 2024

River Island Beige Premium Wool Blend Scarf CoatRiver Island

As seen on Molly Marsh, this River Island scarf coat is pretty popular. It's made from a premium-quality wool blend, so it's a higher price point, but one that we love nonetheless. It comes in both beige and khaki, features a clean silhouette and a cosy oversized scarf for keeping you toasty.

Marks & Spencer Textured Detachable Scarf Wrap CoatMarks & Spencer

This M&S scarf wrap coat is making major waves, and Trending Content Editor, Aimee Jakes, has added this to her basket for payday. She says, 'A brilliant dupe for the viral Toteme scarf coat, this is officially going to be my first snuggly purchase of the season.'

An option from ASOS, this faux wool scarf coat from ONLY comes with a tassel scarf and contrasting, scallop-edge piping detail. It's a favourite on site right now, and is it any wonder why? Picture chilly autumn days wearing this with a cute pair of burgundy Mary Janes.

Boohoo 2 In 1 Scarf Detail Wool Look Short CoatBoohoo
Price: $20 (was £35)

www.boohoo.com

We love this affordable pick from Boohoo, which is currently one of the cheapest on our list. It takes more of the form of a jacket than a coat, but at least you'll be warm with the genius scarf detail. Style with statement accessories for a totally on-trend outfit.

In The Style Cream Scarf Contrast Stitching Wool Blend CoatIn The Style
Price: $40 (was £50)

www.inthestyle.com

From In The Style, this scarf coat is the epitome of cosy. It's like your fave blanket met a super cute coat, and we don't think we'd ever take this off. Like other options, it has the unmistakable scallop-edged trim that makes it look so much more expensive than it is.

H&M Felted Jacket With ScarfH&M

Granted, it may be a jacket but we couldn't help but include this option from H&M. It pulls off the look we want to achieve perfectly — a higher-end look at a high-street price. Completely effortless, it comes in grey or beige to style as you see fit. Although, we would recommend sizing up with this one.

John Lewis ANYDAY Crop Scarf CoatJohn Lewis

In charcoal or navy, this John Lewis crop scarf coat comes with a detachable scarf and nods to the posh cardigan trend we've seen lately. So chic and minimal with a boxy fit, the scarf addition makes it perfect for running errands in colder weather. We'd style it with red accessories for a pop of colour.

NA-KD Short Scarf Detailed CoatNA-KD
Price: $59.96 (was £79.95)

www.na-kd.com

Fairly affordable, NA-KD's short scarf detailed coat comes in black, making it easy to style with your entire wardrobe. Wrap this over any and all of your outfits and you'll feel so snug. The scarf is detachable meaning you can wear it as a coat alone when you're not needing the extra warmth.

ASOS River Island Wool Scarf Coat In Mid GreyASOS
Price: $56.25 (was £75)

www.asos.com

Another coat from River Island, we're obsessed with this one from ASOS. Now on sale, the wool scarf coat in mid-grey is everything we need right now. Extremely popular on-site, it comes with a leather-tone trim for an elevated feel.

Mango Knitted Coat With Detachable ScarfMango

Mango never fails, and their scarf coat is no exception either. The ecru version has completely sold out, and demand is high for the black variation too. It's made from a warm, medium-knit fabric featuring a matching tassel scarf that will make your outfits look so put-together.

Debenhams Boohoo Scarf Detail Puffer JacketDebenhams
Price: $12 (was £35)

www.debenhams.com

Scarf puffer coats are also flying off the shelves, and this one is inspired by higher-end brands such as Paul Smith, Massimo Dutti and Karen Millen. This scarf puffer jacket from Boohoo is less than £15 in Debenham's sale and also comes in black on the Boohoo website.

Abercrombie & Fitch Removable Scarf Wool-Blend CoatAbercrombie & Fitch

A more expensive option, (but you pay for what you get, so we're not mad about it) is Abercrombie & Fitch's wool-blend coat. This one is made to last, and it'll see you through autumn weather and into the winter. The detachable scarf makes it so versatile, and we're loving the double front pocket detail on the front.

Samantha Price is a Senior Commercial Content Writer for heat. During her time at Bauer, she has worked on several projects, from championing the heat newsletters to writing expertly crafted buying guides on beauty, fashion and lifestyle.

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