It's officially coat weather - and this sell-out Marks & Spencer faux fur coat has got excited for the chillier season ahead.

While purchasing a new high-quality coat is something that deserves a considerable amount of thought and investment, a stylish coat that is striking as well as practical is all you need to make the best sartorial first impression.

Taking the top spot for the best faux fur coats to buy this autumn has to be this luxe, yet affordable Marks & Spencer brown faux fur coat, that has finally come back into stock.

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M&S Faux Fur Collared Short Coat

Faux Fur Collared Short Coat

While the 'mob wife' aesthetic did have a moment last year, many of us are still seeking that glamorous and dramatic, yet polished look this A/W24.

An easy piece to invest in to embrace this trend has to be this gorgeous faux fur short coat. Crafted from plush faux fur and in a chic light brown colourway, this coat is an easy-to-wear wardrobe staple that will match with your everyday outfits and your evening gowns.

Combing the classic faux fur coat with a contemporary short style, the cropped length adds a modern edge to this hero coat, that you'll struggle to find anywhere else this winter.

Feeling like an instant hug as soon as you put it on, there is no denying the comforting lure of a sumptous, super furry coat.

While this brown colourway or design may not be your style, Good Housekeeping's fashion team have also hand-picked the best faux fur coats to buy for women this year below.

Fluffy jacket
H&M Fluffy jacket
Credit: H&M
Faux-Fur Coat
M&S Faux-Fur Coat
Credit: M&S
Neutral Longline Faux Fur Coat
Mint Velvet Neutral Longline Faux Fur Coat
Credit: Mint Velvet
Fluffy jacket
H&M Fluffy jacket
Credit: H&M

You'll soon wonder how you lived without one!