Marks and Spencer's 'perfect' trench coat is a dead ringer for Burberry's £1,890 classic

If you're building yourself a capsule wardrobe for 2024, you need items that are completely synonymous with the word 'timeless' - and one of those items that are guaranteed to never go out of style is a beige trench coat.

With a long-line fit, luxurious lapels, a cinched in waist and neutral colourway, it's an iconic wardrobe piece that finishes off every outfit with a touch of class. Now, many shoppers have often saved up and treated themselves to a high quality jacket from the likes of Burberry - that popularised and invented the style over a century ago during the WWI - that will set you back hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds in the hope it will fit well, look great and last.

But the high street has come a long way, with designer alternatives popping up left, right and centre in our favourite shops. We can get our hands on some gorgeous, affordable options that rival the famous brand's £1,890 trench.

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One of those is Marks and Spencer, which has recently released an effortlessly chic trench that could give Burberry’s iconic Mid-length Kensington Heritage Trench Coat a run for its money.

The M&S coat is available in both black and the colour buff which is a creamy-beige and retails at £79, saving shoppers over £1,800 for the same look, reports The Mirror.

Undeniably similar to the Burberry number, the high street's gorgeous Cotton Rich Belted Longline Trench Coat has a double breasted front, full lining, and traditional features that give an air of luxury like smart epaulettes on the shoulders, buttoned cuff straps and a detachable belt. Another impeccable