Fashion franchise Next has been at the forefront of high street clothing for years. The chain has a store guaranteed in every town as its designs are cutting edge and suit women of all ages and shapes. With the founding of Next Directory and its website, the store is now even more accessible to fashion followers. For Autumn/Winter 2008/09 there is a wide variety of styles and fits of eveningwear, casual wear and office wear, and Next offers a large choice for all three looks. But, if you are looking for one main crossover staple, the winter coat is a key piece for this season as it will be getting a lot of wear over the cold winter ahead.

Next directory offers lots of different looks. For a more casual everyday wear coat, there are casual sports bomber jackets in a range of colours and plain zip jackets with hoods starting at an affordable £40. Military looks always seem to be in fashion and the khaki parka coat is a dress down casual style. For a more suited and booted look, Next offers duffel coats for £50 and smart military jackets for £55 in a variety of colours.

One of the hottest looks for this season is updating a layered look with a smart coat and coats such as their purple and black checked coat and the plum and cream coat are bang on trend. Glamorous coats, especially those with a check pattern are one of the most prominent looks of the season thanks to fashion designers such as Marc Jacobs, Gucci and Chloe pioneering the look on the runway. One of the key pieces from Next's collection is the tartan coat for £85. Its bright colours and bold pattern will make sure you stand out in the crowd and can update any dull office outfit. Another must-have piece is the funnel neck coat, £75, available in a variety of colours including a gorgeous turquoise blue.

Black coats are always a staple for a wardrobe and Next's black coat has a feminine twist with a sixties inspired bow detail around the neckline. Another offering is a funnel neck double breasted piece which also comes in red for a bolder classic piece. For a coat that is more versatile Next Directory has the Natural Trench Coat which is great quality and adaptable for a spring/summer 09 look too.

But, if you are after extravagance and a look of luxury, Next has faux fur jackets in brown black and white and these look great layered with this season's hot knitwear. There are also faux fur gilets at £40 for a more bohemian winter look.

Next Directory not only offers all of these coat styles and more, but the website offers pieces from Levis, Firetrap and other well known brands. Some of the most prominent pieces are the leather jackets from both Levis and Firetrap as they can add rock and roll to a dress or dress up a pair of skinny jeans.

What ever style and situation you need a winter coat for, it would seem Next has got it covered.