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1. If you're a '70s chick at heart
Made from real suede and with a faux shearling lining, this double-breasted, three-button design wouldn't look out of place on a '70s football manager. In a good way. (ASOS, £170)
2. If you like a little goth in your winter coat
It's long, it's black, it's belted. It's premium shearling brilliance. (Warehouse, £875)
3. If you're looking for a real investment
Crafted from sheep suede, with a merino wool body and shearling on the lapels, the placement of contrasting textures makes this a coat that will always turn heads and never go out of fashion. (All Saints, £1,298)
4. If you're on a budget
Really similar to the £170 ASOS coat but at a fraction of the price. (New Look, £50)
5. If you're more of a jacket girl
If it's a short, neat jacket you're looking for this season, shearling it up — and add a faux fur collar for good measure. (Dorothy Perkins, £59)
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6. If you want your winter coat to feel like a hug
We totally imagine this long, fully lined pure sheepskin coat to be like wearing a teddy bear. (Reiss, £1,295)
7. If you're not ready to say goodbye to AW14's pastel trend
Last year's trend for sweetie-coloured furry coats hasn't quite disappeared, as this super soft chubby jacket in mint green shows. (Topshop, £695)
8. If casual comfort is your top priority
No buttons, no zips, no fuss. Just a cosy, comfy wrap coat with a tie belt. (H&M, £50)
9. If you want designer at a high street price
Designed by Lulu Kennedy for Indigo Collection, this dark grey biker jacket with faux fur shearling looks way more expensive than its price tag. (Marks & Spencer, £99)
10. If you don't need sleeves
A luxury sheepskin gilet is the perfect alternative to a regular coat. This one goes to under the knee for optimum winter warmth. (Whistles, £1,200)
11. If you're a badass (but still want to keep warm)
How rock chicks do shearling: lots of leather, zips and a big fluffy collar. (River Island, £395)
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