Marks and Spencer's 'rain

"Classic and versatile, this is an ideal coat for spring or autumn. The simple unfussy design will go with lots of outfits and be a good staple in a capsule wardrobe."

Marks and Spencer customers have been blown away by one of the brand's autumn coats, which they have hailed 'classic and versatile' and 'easy to pair with almost any outfit.' The £65 coat uses 'rain repellent' technology which has been designed to keep you bone dry in unpredictable wet weather.

Marks and Spencer's M&S Collection Cotton Rich Stormwear Car Coat is is cut in a regular fit, which will easily sit over jumpers, cardigans and shirts. It has been styled with raglan sleeves for a relaxed feel, while a collar gives it a neat and classy finish.

Because the £65 M&S coat has been crafted with responsibly-sourced cotton and the brand's water-repellent Stormwear technology, you're guaranteed to stay dry even in the heaviest of rain showers, making it perfect for the drizzly autumn and winter months.

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It's also been designed with practicality in mind. As well as side pockets, the coat also features an internal pocket to ensure your belongings are kept as safe as possible.

The coat comes in two classic and timeless colourways - Black and Buff. It is available in sizes 6 to 24.

One impressed customer wrote of the £65 M&S Collection Cotton Rich Stormwear Car Coat: "Very happy with this coat. Beautiful fabric and perfect length. I read in the reviews it fitted a bit big so I ordered my usual size to allow for a cardigan. Perfect fit."

A second said: "Classic and versatile, this is an ideal coat for spring or autumn. The simple unfussy design will go with lots of outfits and be a good staple in a capsule wardrobe."

"Beautiful quality coat, looks more expensive than it actually is. I’m a size 12 and ordered a 12 and fits perfect," said a third fan of the coat. Somebody else added: "Lovely mac, I too returned my size 14 for a smaller size 12, looks very chic and plenty of room for colder days with a jumper underneath."

"It’s well made, good quality, classically stylish item," wrote another. Someone else penned: "The quality is outstanding and fits true to size. Good value for money."

For a more budget-friendly option, New Look's £49.99 Formal Belted Trench Coat comes in three different colourways - Khaki, Black and Camel. River Islands Beige Double Breasted Trench Coat is £90.