If you want to sprinkle a bit of chic onto any outfit, you need to make a play for a cream coat - because if you make one addition to your coats collection, this is the one. And who are the girls that do it the best? Gigi Hadid and Katie Holmes.
Let's flashback to last year for just a second. The A-listers were all rocking a viral high street coat that was just about everywhere (yes it's unfortunately out of stock on Mango...we triple-checked). Gigi Hadid wore hers with an oversized blazer, jeans and classic Dr. Martens. Katie Holmes, meanwhile, wore hers with trainers from New Balance. The beauty of this particular coat was that it could be dressed up or down, worn with slingbacks or heels, dresses or trainers. It really did it all - and it was cream.
Because if it's not clear already, cream coats and timeless style go hand in hand. Whether you're looking for a classic trench, a cosy winter puffer, or a chic belted wool number, the world of cream outer garments has much to offer. Scroll to peruse some of our picks available on the internet right now.
SHOP: The Best Cream Coats To Shop
Editor's Pick
mangoshop.mango.com
Season after season, Mango emerges as one of the best places on the high street to buy a winter coat. This single-breasted cream style is very similar to one worn by Gigi Hadid - and just as chic.
uniqlowww.uniqlo.com
Uniqlo never compromises on quality so we know this coat will go the distance. If you're looking for something to wear over tailoring, it's a winner thanks to its waist belt.
wolf&badgerwww.wolfandbadger.com
After a winter coat that says 'I'm here'? This luxurious coat, with its faux-fur collar and cuffs, has your name on it. Wear with everything from jumpers and jeans to knitted co-ords and knee-highs.
M&Swww.marksandspencer.com
This single-breasted car coat is a classic. For a slightly more modern spin, try sizing up for an oversized fit and wearing it with wide-leg jeans and Sambas.
Phase Eightwww.johnlewis.com
This cream cocoon coat will be your wardrobe failsafe this winter, especially as the roomier-than-average fit means you can wear it with all your layers bundled underneath.
Max Marawww.selfridges.com
Max Mara's cream wrap coat is the definition of cosy - think of it like an outdoor version of a dressing gown - and would be such a comfortable option for long-haul flights somewhere cold.
Pull&Bearwww.pullandbear.com
Dressed up or dressed down, you can never go wrong with a trench. Pull&Bear's double-breasted version is one of the best we've found on the high street and is available in four neutral shades.
H&Mwww2.hm.com
H&M has some lovely winter coats in its latest drop, including cocoon-style outerwear. You could pair this dreamy oversized coat with jeans, boots, and shades for that off-duty model look.
Weekdaywww.weekday.com
If cute and casual is more your thing, we're big fans of this cream varsity jacket from Weekday. Wear it while the weather doesn't necessitate something heavier duty.
Cream Coats: Styling Tips
A cream coat is one of the easiest ways to make everything you're wearing look more expensive. It's a little more high maintenance than black - ok, a lot more high maintenance - but the number of compliments you get while wearing your cream coat will make your dry cleaning bill worth it.
Meghan Markle wore several top-to-toe cream outfits during this year's Invictus Games, including this smart trench style from Cuyana. You could copy a similar stealth-wealth vibe for work but for play, I think it's better to break up the cream's sumptuousness with a black polo neck and a pair of baggy jeans.
Meghan's trench coat style is a good entry point to the cream coat trend, but more of a cocoon-shaped number that's made with a wool blend will prove to be the gift that keeps on giving when the temperature really drops.
Renee Washington, Grazia's Digital Fashion and Beauty Assistant, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie.