A coat is to winter looks like foundation is to make-up.

From white to camel, from grey to black: follow these tips to choose the perfect shade for you next Coat Foundation.

Warm and undeniably inviting biscuit, caramel and cream: must-have shades for those with radiant, faintly golden skin, gem-like eyes and red hair.

Brown, cognac, all the way to classic camel…the colours evoking autumn's best exude cosy warmth, perfect for those with amber-toned skin year-round and the lucky ones with natural red hair.

Grey, taupe and sand are evergreen shades with a sophisticated allure, worn effortlessly by those who have porcelain skin with brown to blonde hair and light or hazel eyes.

Black, navy blue and dark grey are elegant, timeless shades that bring out light complexions with contrasting jet black or brown hair, but they also look great on the darkest skin tones or olive skin.