Everyone knows that feeling of being so warm and cosy in bed that you don’t want to get up in the morning – especially when it’s freezing cold outside. If you’re finding it difficult to convince yourself to get out for some fresh air and exercise, treating yourself to one of these best duvet coats could be the answer!
Duvet coats are exactly what they sound like – a soft, warm, puffer-style coat that keeps you as warm as a duvet. These coats are so warm because they create pockets of insulating air between the fabric. Most duvet coats are water-resistant so they’ll protect you from snow or a light shower, but they’re usually not water-proof so you’ll need a different kind of coat to keep you dry in a downpour.
We’ve compiled a list of 5 of the best duvet coats this winter to suit every need and budget.
1. Rab Women’s Deep Cover Parka
We love this duck-down parka because it’s amazingly warm and yet its slim, fitted cut means you can wear it out and about without looking like the Michelin man.
This coat hits mid-thigh, which is both flattering and warmer than shorter coats, without being as unwieldy as a long coat. It includes a detachable hood with faux-fur trim and the nylon ripstop outer fabric protects you in any kind of weather.
Available in 4 colours: Black, Graphene (grey), Deep Denim (navy), and Army (khaki green), this coat looks great with jeans and trainers or winter boots.
Price: £220
2. Canada Goose Mystique Parka
Trialled in the coldest places on earth, Canada Goose coats and jackets are known for their superior warmth and quality.
This full-length duvet coat offers the ultimate in comfort and protection against the elements for your whole body. There’s a removable down-filled hood for extra warmth and protection and interior backpack straps mean you can easily carry the coat over your shoulders when temperatures rise.
This coat comes in a wide range of colours to suit every taste including Black, Graphite Grey, Navy, Atlantic Navy, Admiral Blue, Red, Elderberry, and Military Green
Price: £1,095
3. Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Jacket
If you’re looking for an affordable down duvet coat that comes in more colours than drab green and black, it’s definitely worth considering this lightweight and packable jacket from Uniqlo.
Available in 8 sizes this nylon and sustainably-sourced down jacket is water-repellent to keep out light rain and snow, packs down small, and weighs only 235g, so it’s perfect for layering.
This jacket also comes in some beautiful pastel shades including green, cream, purple, and pink as well as the more common black, grey, and dark brown.
Price: £59.90
4. Save The Duck Light Tie-Waist Quilted Jacket
Vegans can have a hard time shopping for a duvet coat as most of them are filled with goose or duck down. Save The Duck offers a sustainable animal-free alternative to down with 100% synthetic down fibre made from recycled plastic.
This warm quilted jacket includes a waist tie for a flattering close fit and features a stylish stand-up collar. Save The Duck jackets are also treated to be wind and waterproof so they’ll keep you warm and dry in even the worst British winter weather.
Available in navy blue or metallic brown, this casual jacket looks great with jeans and trainers.
Price: £196
5. Patagonia W’s Nano Puff Jacket
This slim-fitting and tailored jacket uses a smaller quilting pattern than most duvet coats to avoid looking bulky.
Also suitable for vegans, this jacket is filled with 100% recycled polyester, which is lightweight, stays warm when wet, and is produced with reduced carbon emissions.
This jacket is available in white, black, navy, two shades of blue, and two shades of red. It includes zip pockets, a drawcord waist, and comes with a pouch so it can be packed down small for easy transportation.
Price: £180
