When it comes to investing in a good jacket, trends aren't usually top of the agenda. But this season, it's a no-brainer.

Every key silhouette and texture is echoed in the biggest catwalk trends for spring/summer 15. Whether it's Burberry's busy patterned trench or Gucci's Seventies suede, there's a designer inspired cover-up to keep out the chill.

The real bonus? It doesn't matter what you're wearing underneath - let your new jacket do all the new trend walking and talking.

Here's our guide to the top coats to take you from winter to spring.

THE BUTTONS Clean, simple coats come accompanied with statement buttons for spring. Opt for oversized in a contrasting colour to your jacket for the biggest impact. Boden's lightweight Eliza Coat comes in 'the' lavender hue of the season, so you can work two major trends in one, £189 (www.boden.co.uk).

THE TRENCH The ultimate transition shape is the fluid trench. With a relaxed silhouette that should move with every spring breeze, it's halfway between coat and kimono. Lighten up with Primark's Pale Blue Trench, £23 (www.primark.com), or go for a neutral hue with Marks & Spencer's Autograph Navy Trench, £99 (from mid-February; www.marksandspencer.com).

THE SUEDE Meet your need-to-know fabric for this season. Thanks to the heavy Seventies influence, soft suedes are big news. If buttery camels and beiges are a step too far, try RJR. John Rocha at Debenhams' relaxed Khaki Tone Suede Jacket, £250 (available March; www.debenhams.com).

THE CITRUS No matter if the sun is in short supply, soak up this season's zesty coats instead. In sunshine yellow or muted lemon, it's an instant outfit brightener. Opt for a strict, collarless shape with exposed zip, or add a squeeze of femininity with La Redoute's Straight-Cut Collarless Coat With Back Bow Detail, £85 (www.laredoute.co.uk).

THE DENIM Do not underestimate how big denim is going to be for spring. The trend has extended to the jean jacket, making it one of this season's hottest cover-ups. Maintain a grown-up aesthetic with dark washes, like Next's Denim Jacket, £30 (www.next.co.uk).

THE FLORAL The perennial trend for spring has cultivated gargantuan bold blooms on coats, thanks to Burberry's catwalk. Keep your florals bold and bright to hit the right mood. Monsoon's on-point Pixie Duster Coat, £69, can be worn with polo-neck jumpers now through to white dresses in high summer (uk.monsoon.co.uk).

THE KHAKI If you're struggling to be parted from your winter parka, switch to spring khakis. With a military undertone, look for utilitarian details like pockets, zips and belted details. Stand to attention with Marks & Spencer's Autograph Khaki Jacket, £79 (available March; www.marksandspencer.com).

THE STRIPES Goodbye polka dots, this season is all about linear overload. Wearing bold stripes in deckchair-inspired colours instantly says 'summer wardrobe'. For something more muted, try White Stuff's Noviascotia Biker Jacket, in a grey, navy and yellow stripe combo, £89.95 (www.whitestuff.com).

THE WHITE Banish black for crisp, fresh whites. It's the neutral colour that will work for winter or summer, if you pick the right silhouette. Mint Velvet's Longline Biker Jacket toughens up any outfit and looks equally as sharp worn closed in the cold or open for spring layering, £159 (available mid-February; www.mintvelvet.co.uk).

GET THE LOOK Make purple your priority for eveningwear, like Reese Witherspoon at the recent Bafta Awards. For a dress with a less risque neckline, try Long Tall Sally's Deluxe Jersey Maxi Dress, currently reduced to £75 from £110 (www.longtallsally.com).

BUY IT NOW Bag a future fashion collectable with Warehouse's latest drop. Winner of the brand's 2014 talent search, fashion graduate Christiana Hadjipapa has designed six exclusive print pieces. The debut range is priced from £38-£120, available from February 17 in selected Warehouse stores and www.warehouse.co.uk FASHION FLASH :: CHUCK OR TREASURE When it comes to the big seasonal switchover, we're a nation of winter wardrobe hoarders, it seems. After buying new items, 48% admit to still keeping hold of old pieces, according to a survey by vouchercodespro.co.uk. In the detox camp, 23% give old items away, 15% re-sell, and 14% throw them in the bin. Many of us play it safe with the new clothes we buy too; a ccording to the poll, 47% of Brits would love to wear new key trends, but lack the confidence to try them.

:: STYLE STEAL Boost your jumpsuit's versatility with Marks & Spencer's all-in-one wonder. The Multiway Jumpsuit can be worn five different ways - just switch up the straps and nobody will ever know that you're recycling the same outfit, £69 (www.marksandspencer.com).