![Burberry London Down Jacket Burberry London Down Jacket](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l61hcK8oSp8/UOf8NS8cyFI/AAAAAAAAIuc/CV3Qw0133lY/Burberry%252520London%252520Down%252520Jacket%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
![LTB Black Down Coat LTB Black Down Coat](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KizAglcwsmg/UOf8OZoqZ0I/AAAAAAAAIuk/OPgD9nsgmHk/LTB%252520Black%252520Down%252520Coat%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Surprise surprise most of the down coats and jackets on offer aren’t in the sale because it’s still winter and the freeze is probably just around the corner, at least that’s what most retailers are
![Long Down Coat Long Down Coat](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-piKTATTbhoQ/UOf8PhEzA_I/AAAAAAAAIuo/tDgzIwBg3ew/Long%252520Down%252520Coat%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Because of the mildness of our winter so far, some are being ‘let go’ and so it’s worth having a browse to add to your collection a new version of your winter best friend, that keeps you warm and dry come snow, rain or shine.
A really good down coat will last for years, act as a duvet when you want to snuggle, is wonderful for travelling and will flatter you when you’re out on the town.
![Fuornarina Padded Jacket - Black Also Fuornarina Padded Jacket - Black Also](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TdL_2HR64vk/UOf8Qg34IfI/AAAAAAAAIu0/YAoIQCUVWBE/Fuornarina%252520Padded%252520Jacket%252520-%252520Black%252520Also%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
When I was (!) a few sizes larger I invested in a full length Max Mara black (of course) down coat that still does duty when there’s a lot of snow, or as duvet for watching the tv on cold eveni
![Kookai Convertible Down Coat-Jacket Kookai Convertible Down Coat-Jacket](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-auT2GMIktgs/UOf8SMBaVfI/AAAAAAAAIu8/Dh5Ti9aJpTA/Kookai%252520Convertible%252520Down%252520Coat-Jacket%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
The new down coats and jackets have more shape and are far more flattering than the above, which even now makes me look like a Michelin man. Go for the best you can afford and it will serve you well for years.
Shorter versions look chic with jeans but won’t keep your bum warm in the big freeze.
![Weekend by Max Mara Quilted Jacket Weekend by Max Mara Quilted Jacket](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5WhyPLXPgVA/UOf8TYre_YI/AAAAAAAAIvA/jB-zBQkBjAU/Weekend%252520by%252520Max%252520Mara%252520Quilted%252520Jacket%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Don’t expect huge discounts on these versatile coats and jackets, you’re likely to be wearing them well into March and they don’t go out of fashion. When you’ve finished with it store yours somewhere safe for next autumn/winter, and make sure you don’t leave your gloves in the pockets, which I always do.