Cuddle up with a teddy bear coat: As Max Mara celebrates ten years of its cozy design, we pick the best wallet-friendly styles at the High St

When it comes to cold weather cover-ups, there’s no cozier option than a teddy bear coat.

By combining a glamorous, oversized silhouette with faux fur or fleece, it achieves the holy grail of fashion: being chic and warm.

Originally designed by Italian label Max Mara, the teddy coat first appeared on the catwalk in 2013.

To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Max Mara has now launched an anniversary collection of limited edition styles, including a stunning version studded with rhinestones (yours for a cool £7,885).

The teddy coat looks just as stylish as it did ten years ago and is a timeless wardrobe investment. Luckily, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to settle into a designer-inspired look; the High Street has plenty of desirable and cuddly alternatives.

Jacket, €79.99, Zara. com; trousers, £350, serenabulondon. com; boots, £199, mintvelvet.com

Jacket, £129, johnlewis.com; waistcoat, £90, offered. co.uk; skirt, £125, puzzle-online. com; boots, £325, bobbies.com; tote bag, £59, thewhite company.com

Waistcoat, £40, Tue at Sainsbury’s; jumpsuit, £270, 7 for all humanity. co.uk; bag, £365, demellierlondon.com

When shopping for a teddy coat, keep an eye on the density of the fabric: a thick pile looks expensive, while thin fluff looks cheap. If you opt for the original oversized silhouette, combine it with close-fitting boots to balance the proportions.

Check out Mint Velvet’s plush fleece funnel neck, which instantly elevates a simple leather skirt and boots.

Ugg’s super fluffy number is a dead ringer for the Max Mara classic, but a tenth of the price. The camel color looks great with dark blue denim.

As for color, it’s worth choosing a teddy coat in a color that goes with everything so you get enough wear out of it. Camel, black, cream and gray can all be combined with bright and neutral shades.

Coat, £199, and jumper vest, £79, mintvelvet.com; skirt, £355, Iris & Ink at theoutnet. com; boots, £180, dunelondon. com

Jacket, £54.99 and jumper, £74.99, hm.com; jeans, £285, wig set. com; boots, £325, russelland bromley.co.uk

Coat, £138, anthropology. com, sweater, £27.99, hm.com; dress, £129, ghost.co.uk; boots, £199, mintvelvet.com

Coat, £79, Marksand Spencer. com; hoodie and leggings, both £75, gymplus coffee. com, boots, £200, Dune London. com

Give a ’70s denim jumpsuit flair – and extra insulation – with Tu at Sainsbury’s teddy waistcoat, or add some sparkle to understated pieces with H&M’s bomber style. Marks & Spencer’s knee-length teddy bear has enough va va voom to take the style cues of leggings to the next level when you hit the gym.

If you’re already planning festive party looks, it’s worth considering a teddy bear to stave off the midnight chill. Anthropologie’s ice blue jacket adds statement texture to a flowing slip dress.

But a teddy bear isn’t just for playtime; Zara’s immaculate polar bear coat (available in store) is just what you need to update workwear while keeping things tidy.

The coat weather is really worth celebrating when you can look this chic.