Next's £64 chocolate brown winter coat hailed as 'thick and warm' by shoppers

As the colder months draw in, rainfall becomes increasingly frequent. However, staying protected from the weather needn't mean sacrificing your sense of style.

Next offers a range of outerwear that marries function with fashion, including the Chocolate Brown Shower Resistant Padded Puffer Hooded Mid Length Coat .

Not only will it shield you from the worst of the weather, but at £64, it's versatile enough for various settings.

The coat comes in both regular and petite sizing and has earned a perfect five-star rating on the Next website, reports the Liverpool Echo .

Next describes the garment as: "Take on the elements in our shower resistant padded coat. Made from a durable and shower resistant fabric, this mid length coat will keep you warm and dry during winter. Complete with poc