The retailer is known for its affordable fashion - and now it might have a new fan favourite Matalan has released a new coat that bears a striking resemblance to a design by outdoor clothing brand The North Face. Known for its affordable fashion, Matalan's cream Padded Fleece Coat shares many similarities with North Face's Retro Denali Jacket , but at a fraction of the price. Both coats feature similar fleece linings, water-resistant outer shells, and a colour block design with a zip front.

However, the North Face jacket has different pockets at the front. Matalan shared the new coat on Instagram this week, captioning the post: "Yep, we're definitely gonna need a bigger wardrobe this Autumn/Winter." READ MORE: Debenhams 'warm but not bulky' waterproof coat slashed by 55% READ MORE: I found four Marks & Spencer autumn clothes in the 'colour of the season' The post received hundreds of likes and comments from eager fans.

One person commented: "This looks so cosy and warm", while another wrote: "toasty." A third shopper added: "Oh don't..

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! " The product description for the Matalan coat reads: "Keep warm and stylish this winter with our Khaki Padded Fleece Coat. This versatile coat is perfect for layering on chilly days, or wearing as a standalone piece when the weather is milder. "It features a cosy fleece lining and a water-resistant outer shell, so you can stay comfortable and dry even in the harshest weather conditions.

The khaki colour is easy .