One's £69.99. One's £219. Guess which is which

Coat season. The one purchase everybody sees. So it's the one place I'll happily spend. But spending smart means knowing which coats look twice their price.

I picked five from Zara and worked out roughly what each costs per wear. Assuming you wear it three times a week for 13 weeks of winter. Which, in Britain, you will.

The five

• The tweed, £129. Looks twice the price. Wear it with black jeans and loafers. About £3.31 a wear.
• The cape, £69.99. Feels like a warm hug. Throw it over a polo neck and go.
• The leather, £199. Feels lived-in from day one. Straight jeans, knee boots, done. About £5.10 a wear.
• The belted coat, £179. The one you'll reach for every single day. About £4.59 a wear.
• The brocade, £219. My favourite. Rich, textured, quietly dramatic. Worth every penny.

Cost per wear is the only maths I enjoy.

So, which is which?

Here's the trick. The cheapest coat doesn't look cheap, and the dearest one doesn't shout. Good fabric and a clean shape do the talking. Which one's yours? Comment your number, 1 to 5.

Mabel x