As the cold weather comes back around, there is one bright side to the chills - finding the perfect winter coat. This season women’s parkas are back on trend and looking cosier than ever. Practical and stylish in one, the parka has a sporty casual element but shouldn’t be underestimated for its ability to create a strong fashionable look. Often seen worn on off-duty celebrities and models, women’s parkas are the choice of those in the fashion-know for cool casual wear. Easy to slip over whatever you’re wearing and for a range of occasions, the parka coat can see you stylishly through the colder months.

Women’s parkas combine fashion and functionality

Ranging from the lighter festival parka to the more substantial fur or fleece lined with cosy layers, women’s parkas are versatile enough for both slight chills and icy freezes. Hoods, pockets, drawstrings and zips make the parka jacket functional, and the often added benefits of waterproof fabric and warm linings mean it can withstand whatever winter has in store. For this autumn-winter, fur was a huge hit on the catwalks, and a parka can be the perfect piece to embrace this trend with. Find a parka coat with a hood edged in oversized super fluffy fur and wear with tough winter boots to create an arctic inspired look. Wear your parka with jeans and a knitted jumper for an easy casual option, or style it more boldly with a slip dress, tights and Chelsea boots.