For the winter racing season the cold weather ensures it is the outwear that is mainly on show. Although most of the winter race days are a more casual event, it doesn’t mean you have to forgo your fashionista sense and style. Here are a few coats and jackets that we think will turn heads for the right reasons.  
All prices are correct at time of publishing.

The Tweed

Tweed has come a long way from its stuffy country sports roots and is favoured by all ages as the fabric choice for a day at the winter races. This is partly due to its durability and warmth, but also due to its rising status in the fashion world making it attractive to the younger generation.

Lighten up those grey days with a subtle blue overlay check and blue fleece lining in Maude & Fox grey Fur Fly jacket with hood. Price £365.00 The jacket details are: semi fitted, long zips, faux fur around the hood, hand warmer slit pockets, warm fleece lining, hip length and has tabs at the side allowing it to be pulled in at the hips if required. Also available in Henley tweed with red lining. Fur Fly – Grey

Brand new from Maude and Fox is the Houndstooth Nosy Tweed Parka with a big fur lined hood and long length finishing above the knee. Made with a tweed impregnated with teflon it keeps out the elements including wind and rain. Price £530.00 The rusty orange fleece lining not only keeps you warm but  picks out the colour of the overcheck in the tweed. Also available with a faux fur trim on request. Nosy Tweed Parka – Houndstooth

The Puffer

Have a real ‘Duvet Day’ and choose the puffer jacket or coat. This season for the puffer it is the bigger the better in the fashion stakes. Plus this style is ideal for those really freezing days as there will be room enough to layer underneath.

Flower power to Pangaia’s Flower-Warmth Puffer jacket. This puffer jacket is made with FLWRFILL™,  a breakthrough wadding created using wildflowers, lyocell and biopolymer. FLWRFILL™ is a material made using a combination of wildflowers, lyocell and a biopolymer developed in collaboration with Imbotex.  FLWRFILL™ offers a bio-based alternative to synthetic, fossil fuel-derived wadding—resulting in a warm and lightweight outerwear staple.The outer shell is 100% recycled nylon. Was £390.00 now £195.00. Available in soil brown, storm blue.

Womens Blue Flower-warmth Puffer Jacket | PANGAIA

Stay toasty warm whilst giving sunshine vibes in Pangaia’s long puffer jacket. 

Padded with FLWRDWN™,  a biobased, animal-free alternative to duck and goose down created using wildflowers and biopolymer derived from corn.

Wildflowers have a down-like microstructure perfectly suited to high-performing personal insulation. The wildflowers used in FLWRDWN™ are grown without pesticides or artificial irrigation,preventing pollution and saving water. Pangaia uses wildflowers that directly support habitat conservation and are managed by a non-governmental organization (NGO).  They are hand-picked to ensure the highest quality. Within FLWRDWN™, the wildflowers are combined with a biopolymer and an aerogel. Pangaia’s biopolymer is made from maize (corn) or sugar cane. As the wildflowers have a down-like microstructure and combining with the  biopolymer, the thermal-warming properties are brought out.

The outer shell is made from 100% recycled nylon, diverting pre-consumer waste materials from landfill. 

Available in rind yellow, black. Was £625.00, Now £312.00

Womens Yellow Flower-warmth Recycled Nylon Long Puffer | PANGAIA

The Waterproof

For a winter’s day at the races when you are exposed to the elements, a waterproof and windproof coat or jacket will be your best friend. 

Step outside in any weather with Joule’s Fairford raincoat. Waterproof with fully taped seams, is Joules FAirford raincoat. It’ll keep you dry whether it’s a short shower or an all-day downpour, while a detachable hood with drawcords allows you to choose your coverage depending on the forecast. It cinches at the waist via internal toggles for a flattering fit and has a concealed zip and popper fastening which creates a clean, chic finish. Other practical features include a free-hanging storm flap to the back, storm flaps to the shoulders with popper fastenings and dual-entry pockets. The perfect last layer, it can be paired with all manner of knits, sweatshirts and tops throughout the colder months.

Fabric: main 100% Cotton. Lining 100% Polyester. Sleeve Lining 100% Polyester. Price £149.00 in khaki, black

Fairford Khaki Green Waterproof Raincoat with Hood | Joules

Joule’s waterproof parka, the Harpsden Cosy,  has been designed for cold and rainy days. The longline shape provides protection from the rain and a cosy half fleece lining for warmth.  Other practical features include waterproof taped seams, adjustable toggles on the hood to shield you from the elements, a storm flap to the back, dual entry bellow pockets and deep side vents with popper fastenings for freer movement and elasticated cuffs.

Fabric: main 100% Cotton. Upper Lining 100% Polyester. Lower Lining 100% Polyester. Sleeve Lining 100% Polyester. Wadding 100% Polyester. Artificial Fur 53% Modacrylic, 30% Acrylic, 17% Polyester. Price £199.00 available in khaki, black.

Harpsden Cosy Khaki Green Waterproof Fleece Lined Raincoat with Faux Fur Hood | Joules

The Sheepskin 

The warmth of a sheepskin coat/jacket means you can usually forgo the jumper and layers even on the coldest days. It gives more opportunities to wear that dressier, lightweight top for when you do go inside to socialise. 

The original sheepskin flight jacket was designed by stuntman Leslie Irvin and he became the main supplier to the RAF during WWII. As airplanes were uninsulated, a warm thick jacket was essential for all crew members. Originally to be worn soaring through the skies, this style of jacket still reaches to the top of the fashion heights for every winter season. 

Sheeper’s Aviator Coat is hip length – longer than the normal aviator jacket and oversized for extra coverage and warmth. Made from black leather and natural sheepskin. Naturally breathable and moisture wicking.

Was £695.00 now £611.60

Team with a pair of jeans and knee length boots. Or go for the boho look with a floaty skirt, thick tights and ankle boots!

Oversized Black Aviator Coat – Etsy UK

Cocoon yourself in the cosy warmth of the Melanie Brown oversized sheepskin coat. Was £795.00 now £699.6 The leather is Soft to the touch,lined with natural sheepskin that is moisture wicking and breathable, yet excellent at retaining heat to keep you warm throughout the winter.

Melanie Brown Oversized Coat Sheepskin Coat – Etsy UK

Nicola Skowronek founded Sheepers in 2015. Sheepers’ products are handmade by traditional Polish artisans.