AUTUMN JACKETS for casual comfort
WRITTEN BY SARAH HAYNES
Summer is behind us, and now that we are staring down the gun barrel of Autumn, it’s time to think about keeping yourself cosy in the colder months ahead.
Whilst it may be sad to leave the long, hot days behind, the change of season does bring its benefits because it’s a great excuse to start compiling your winter wardrobe. Think jeans, cosy jumpers and warm, fluffy socks. However, one of the most important parts of your autumn outfits is having the right jacket for the season. It’s not quite time for the thick winter coats, but you definitely need something to see you through the breezy days and the chilly evenings. As always, there’s plenty of choice to be had, so we’ve made it easier by picking out the best of the bunch, from the high end to the lower end so there’s bound to be one to suit your budget.
Summer is behind us, and now that we are staring down the gun barrel of Autumn, it’s time to think about keeping yourself cosy in the colder months ahead. Whilst it may be sad to leave the long, hot days behind, the change of season does bring its benefits because it’s a great excuse to start compiling your winter wardrobe. Think jeans, cosy jumpers and warm, fluffy socks. However, one of the most important parts of your autumn outfits is having the right
jacket for the season. It’s not quite time for the thick winter coats, but you definitely need something to see you through the breezy days and the chilly evenings. As always, there’s plenty of choice to be had, so we’ve made it easier by picking out the best of the bunch, from the high end to the lower end so there’s bound to be one to suit your budget.
To start with, here’s a jacket that matches durability with style.
The TPU hooded raincoat from Denmark-based company Rains, is ideal for damp, blustery days with its protective hood and generous pockets to keep your phone, event tickets or whatever else you need, dry. It’s lightweight, breathable and comes in a tasteful olive green or white, which are guaranteed to match any outfit. At £110 it’s certainly not the cheapest, but this is definitely what the fashionistas would call an ‘investment item’.
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Coming in at £89.95, this durable, high quality, hooded, Coast jacket from Joules is certainly worth considering. When you spend this much on a jacket, it’s good to know that the high quality manufacture is practically guaranteed to see you through more than one autumn. It has front pockets, it’s 100% waterproof, with taped seams, to protect you from the rain, wind and drizzle, plus a zip fastening with breathable fabric to keep you comfortable at all times. It also comes in a range of colours so you can pick out which one suits you best.
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At a more modest price, the Romina jacket from Regatta still ticks all the boxes. Currently on sale with a price cut from £100 to £35.95, this jacket is a steal. Cut to a flattering mid-thigh length, its waterproof, insulated fabric comes
with a DUP (durable water repellent) layer to keep out the rain. And with this one, there are adjustors on the hood
so you can adapt it for a comfortable fit, snuggly pockets to keep your hands warm and dry, plus a two-way zip for
the ultimate thermo-control. It’s available in a wide range of colours, so if outfit co-ordination is high up on your
list of priorities, this could be the one for you.
WRITTEN BY SARAH HAYNES