Six of the Best short spring coats

Whether you go for colour or classic black, taupe or cream, a short mac or coat combines striking style with complete practicality. Stephanie Smith selects from the High Street and online.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Feb 2010, 14:11 BST
Updated 10th Feb 2010, 14:17 BST

Pink belted mac

FROM: Bonmarch

PRICE: 40

COMMENT: They won't miss you coming in this fabulous bright pink mac, the ideal colour to set against a cloudy grey sky. Flattering belted shape, great black buttons.

SUITS: Curvy and petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Fragmented stripe bag, 45, Ted Baker on: 0845 130 4278, www.tedbaker.com

Black front-tail mac

FROM: Religion

PRICE: 150

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COMMENT: Unusual and subtly flattering, with its military shape and front tails that draw attention to the centre of the body. An absolute winner.

SUITS: All, especially pear shapes

KEY ACCESSORY: Ruched barrel bag, 25, Jane Norman.

Taupe double breasted coat

FROM: Jane Norman

PRICE: 80

COMMENT: With its removable hood and sleek styling details, this is a great cosy coat for warding off chills, although won't keep off much rain. But lovely with skinny jeans and knit tunic.

SUITS: Slim and boyish figures.

KEY ACCESSORY: Pale blue patent bag, around 30, from Wallis.

Cream belted trench

FROM: Papaya at Matalan

PRICE: 25

COMMENT: This little trench is so nifty, with all the classic styling details, plus the metallic buttons and belt hard-ware. Perfect with jeans or over short, denim skirt.

SUITS: All, especially petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Nude bag, 35, laredoute.co.uk

Pale blue volume mac

FROM: Asos.com

PRICE: 70

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COMMENT: It's the detail with the folding hemline, the epaulettes and the wide shawl collar that make this coat stand out as a statement piece for spring.

SUITS: Tall and curvy figures.

KEY ACCESSORY: Multi pouch patent bag, 12.99, from Internacionale.

Green tie-belt mac

FROM: Tu at Sainsbury

PRICE: 30

COMMENT: Simple and fresh in apple green, this is a great mac for pulling on with jeans and wellies for a family day out. Avoid red accessories.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Quilted bag, from Wallis.