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Venturing outside when the temperatures drop can be a great way to get some fresh air and enjoy the winter scenery. However, there is nothing less appealing than the prospect of being cold, so a good winter coat is a sensible investment for anyone who wants to look forward to a winter walk.

Some coats look like they will do the job but turn out to be disappointing when it comes to actually keeping you warm. Combining a style that suits you with fabric that will keep you warm is the best way to end up with your perfect winter coat.

• Puffer Jackets

This classic style is a top choice for those who want to be cosy and warm all the time, and they are designed with warmth in mind. The shape of a puffer jacket provides pockets of air next to your body that can be raised to body temperature and then be kept warm by the thick insulation of the jacket.

Many puffer jackets have thick hoods with fleece linings and fir trim to ensure that no heat is lost through any point of your upper body. When you zip up the jacket and pull up the hood, you can make yourself your own personal warm bubble that goes everywhere with you.

• Ski Jackets

If you want to combine warmth with flexibility, then ski jackets have the ideal combination of features. Their warm lining is designed to keep the chill out, but the waterproof outer layer will keep you dry as well, making them ideal for inclement weather as well as cold temperatures.

For outdoor activities where you need to have a good range of movement, ski jackets provide the flexibility you need without compromising on warmth. They are also breathable, so if you are going to be doing any vigorous activity, you will be warm and dry rather than hot and sweaty.

• Parkas

If you find that your legs tend to get cold when you are outside in the winter months, then a parka might be an enticing option for you. Their longer length will extend the warm and cosy feeling beyond your torso and protect your whole trunk from the cold weather.

Based on traditional Inuit clothing designs, parkas have a long history of providing warmth in the coldest conditions. A hip-length coat, often with a faux-fur-lined hood and drawstrings at the waist and cuffs, a parka is a great choice for anyone who wants to be able to sit down outside without regretting it.

• Military Style Coat

If you want to be warm, but also need to look smart, then a military style coat combines the two with stylish ease. Choose from single- or double-breasted to go with whatever you may be wearing underneath and your coat will become an extension of your work or formal wardrobe

Military-style coats are often made from thick wool or a wool blend meaning that you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort. Teamed with an elegant scarf, you can wear them collar up or collar down to create a look that’s both striking and practical.

Whether you are hiking in the countryside or commuting across town for work, having the right coat to suit your needs can make all the difference when it comes to how you feel about winter. Think about your ideal length, style, fabric. and where you will be wearing the coat to narrow down your options to the most practical ones.

By choosing a coat that suits your needs and thinking about when and how you are going to wear it, you can find the perfect outerwear to suit your lifestyle. From keeping the weather out to keeping the warmth in, your coat is one of the hardest-working items of clothing, so make sure you choose the one that’s best equipped to keep you comfortable and cosy.