Perfect autumn jackets for the new season

There’s nothing like falling leaves and misty mornings to turn all thoughts towards dressing for the cold months ahead. The perfect mid-season coat sits at the heart of a wardrobe refresh, and these outerwear classics are designed to stand the test of time, season after season.

The classic countryside throw-on has become autumn 2025’s street style essential. Whether you opt for tan or khaki, it goes with almost anything and is thin enough to layer over a chunky cardi when the mercury dips. A wise investment, and it nails the Highlands look.

Eternally fashionable, a bomber is your saviour for fast-paced mornings; throw one on to take you between gym sessions and school drop-offs, then on to the office. Teamed effortlessly with jeans and heeled boots, Albaray’s faux-leather bomber is one of the season’s best.

A trench is probably the most socially responsible autumn/winter coat of them all. To select a trench with longevity, pay close attention to fit – you’ll want room to layer. It’s also wise to avoid unnecessary trims – this is a design classic that requires no fuss or fanfare. 

A leather jacket is generally timeless, but this season we’re seeing a move away from the zip-front biker to an oversized, slouchier silhouette with a collar, and not necessarily in trad black. Try burgundy, oxblood red or – if you don’t want real leather – this olive-green faux beauty.

 

Nothing beats a blazer for instant pulled-together confidence. For colder months look for longer-line styles in thicker, wool-rich fabrics. Nod to this season’s Heritage Textures trend with herringbone, then team with low-rise denim for the ultimate transitional outfit formula. 

The denim jacket is a star of transitional dressing. In autumn it is the ultimate layering piece, so invest in one you really love and wear over a long-sleeved dress or under an oversized winter coat. Extra style points for a contrast collar, such as this from And/Or, exclusive to John Lewis.