A winter coat with its details finished properly: a double-breasted front under a wide lapel collar, a buttoned tab at each cuff, and a back vent so the skirt of the coat moves as you walk. The surface is brushed soft and the coat is fully lined, which is what keeps the warmth in without any stiffness. The lapels are wide enough to sit flat under a scarf, and the buttons are set high so the front closes properly across the chest when the weather turns.

It falls to mid-calf, and the self-tie belt does the shaping. Pull it in for a defined waist over a dress, or leave it hanging loose over a jumper and let the coat fall straight. The length covers a work outfit completely, and the plain surface keeps it from looking overdressed on a Saturday with jeans and boots underneath. The sleeves are long enough to cover a knit cuff, and the tabs at the wrist take up the extra width when you want the line closer to the arm.

Velvet Vogue makes it in beige and camel, in sizes S to 2XL. Dry clean or hand wash to keep the brushed finish even. In beige it reads soft and quiet; camel gives the same coat a sharper edge under office light. Our model is 5'9" and wears size S.

• Fit: Regular through the body and shaped by the belt, true to size
• Collar: Wide lapel collar with a double-breasted button front
• Waist: Self-tie belt with belt loops
• Sleeve: Long sleeve with a buttoned cuff tab
• Details: Back vent, soft brushed surface, fully lined
• Length: Longline, falling to mid-calf
• Sizes and colours: S to 2XL in beige and camel
• Care: Dry clean or hand wash