John Lewis Short Boucle Shacket, Neutral

Too cold for shirts but too hot for jackets? You can see why the shacket or overshirt has become such a hit in the UK with our 'neither here nor there' weather. This one is CREATED FOR REAL LIFE from cosily textural bouclé fabric.

The French word bouclé (meaning 'curled' or 'ringed') refers to the yarn made from a series of looped fibres. In whites or neutral shades it can really show off the texture, just like with this shacket. It has all the snug softness and warmth you'd expect in a bouclé teddy bear coat, but without the weight. That's why we think it's on its way to becoming a layering legend.

We've given this shacket handwarmer pockets, a boxy cut and a slightly shorter length, so it's great for layering over jeans or a printed midi skirt. But what we really love about this style are its vintage touches: the collar and buttoned flap box pleat pockets on the chest, for starters.