Next slashes price of 'really warm' padded coat from £95 to £38 in end of season sale

With the colder autumn weather finally starting to settle in, now is the perfect time to get your hands on a cosy coat that'll see you all through the autumn and into the winter. That's why shoppers have been racing to snap up the Animal Elements Shower Resistant Padded Coat from Next, where it's now down from £95 to £38 as part of the retailer's clearance sale.

The jacket is ultra warm and cosy, and features a shower-resistant finish that should withstand most autumn drizzles. It's adjustable padded hood is also perfect for making sure you stay warm and dry from head to toe.

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Additional features include a zip fastening leading to an adjustable padded hood, along with a press-stud placket and fleece-lined zip pockets to keep your hands warm too. The coat has been designed to keep you warm to a temperature of -25 degrees, so you know it'll keep you toasty and warm during the UK's autumn and winter.

An alternative is the Lightweight Rain Parka from Marks and Spencer for £59, which is designed in a regular fit, featuring a drawstring waist for a 'flattering' shape according to the retailer. Elsewhere, you could pick up the Snow Womens Padded Jacket from Mountain Warehouse, which has been slashed from £89.99 to £54.99 in the end of season sale.

Back at Next with the Animal Elements Shower Resistant Padded Coat, it features elasticated sleeve cuffs and an elasticated hem which both help to retain heat and prevent the cold from seeping in. The website also details the padded coat has a regular centre back neck to hem of 23.5" / 60cm, and machine washable quality.

Sizes include small, medium and large, however the x-small and x-large are currently out of stock. One positive review said: "Really warm jacket, looks smart too, on trend with the leopard print, would highly recommend. Only negative is it is a bit short so depeneding on what you are wearing underneath, jumpers etc show beneath."

Another review said: "I bought this coat for my wife and she absolutely loves it. Extremely warm, comfortable and stylish."

Visit the Next website to purchase the Animal Elements Shower Resistant Padded Coat for £38, reports Birmingham Live.