M&S shoppers are bracing themselves for the colder months by snapping up a quilted longline coat they describe as 'slimming' and 'warm'. The Thermowarmth Diamond Quilted Padded Coat is £69 and comes in black and beige colours. The longline coat is designed to keep you snug when the temperature drops.

It has a hood and a drawstring around the waist to cinch you and give some shape to your silhouette. The fleece-lined coat is made in a regular fit, with a zip fastening and a high collar for extra cosiness. It's also water-repellent, making it a great everyday coat for miserable winter climes.

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" A second left a detailed review, reading: "I had just purchased a smart Seasalt raincoat from M&S but needed a warm cosy one for dog walking in our seaside town. I found this one which seemed to fit the bill but was very pleasantly surprised when it arrived to see how it ticked all the boxes , and then some. "It's warm, yet light, has two covered pockets on the outside, plus a zipped, secure one in the inner lining, so keys are safe.

The cuffs are knitted, preventing the winds from the Atlantic from going up the sleeves, and the hood stays s.