Off-duty but still serving a fit
For those days when your entire getting-ready routine consists of exactly 3 minutes and a vague hope that the fit will work, meet your new bestie. The BDG Cadet Cable Knit Jacket has a cosy, thrown-on feel, but the shrunken fit, ribbed detailing and military-inspired button placement makes it look like you actually put some thought into it. Cosy but current, this is the jacket to wear when you want to make minimum effort but still make an impact. Pair yours with something super baggy on the bottom like the BDG Diego Crop Cargo Trousers to balance out the proportions. It’s giving off-duty, but with enough going on to make someone ask where your jacket is from.
For when you wanna be warm AND look good
There comes a point in deep autumn when dressing yourself becomes less about what looks cute, and more about surviving the walk to and from the station. But what if you could have both? Enter: the BDG Double Breasted Wool Coat. It’s basically the fashion equivalent of wrapping yourself in your duvet, but considerably more socially acceptable. The warm wool-blend fabric will keep you cosy, and the boxy silhouette and collar that can be buttoned to become a funnel neck keeps your style credentials in check. Throw it over everything from hanky midi skirts to your tried-and-tested jeans-and-a-hoodie combo and head outside with the energy of someone who absolutely does not want to hear “but it’s not that cold”. It’s giving ‘nobody speak to me today (but still look at my jacket)’.
Your Autumn Jacket Rotation: 5 styles, 5 moods
Autumn is basically an excuse to develop a new personality every time you leave the house – and changing weather and chilly winds mean it's the time of year where your jacket is the main character. One day you’re all about cosy layers and coffee to-go, the next you’re dressing like the mysterious love interest in an indie film. Because no one jacket can cover every mood to match our multiple personalities, the UO team have rounded up 5 of the best autumn jackets to have in your rotation – from the one that makes styling a fit feel suspiciously easy, to the one that says ‘yeah, I’m outdoorsy now’. Whatever your plans this autumn, there’s a jacket for the occasion. Read on to discover which one suits your current era.
Autumn character? Fully activated
Some jackets keep you warm. Others change the trajectory of your day – and possibly your entire personality. The Silence + Noise Alexis Moto Faux Leather Jacket definitely falls into the second camp. Once it’s on, suddenly your order becomes a black filter coffee, your playlist becomes moody and nostalgic, and you’ve got an invite-only ticket to an exclusive gallery opening at 8pm. The moto-inspired black faux-leather finish does all the talking, so you can keep the rest of your fit simple. A pair of capris, a graphic or slogan tee, and a ballet flat are all you need – let the jacket take centre stage. Pick up this jacket for embracing your autumn character arc.
Some jackets keep you warm. Others change the trajectory of your day – and possibly your entire personality. The Silence + Noise Alexis Moto Faux Leather Jacket definitely falls into the second camp. Once it’s on, suddenly your order becomes a black filter coffee, your playlist becomes moody and nostalgic, and you’ve got an invite-only ticket to an exclusive gallery opening at 8pm. The moto-inspired black faux-leather finish does all the talking, so you can keep the rest of your fit simple. A pair of capris, a graphic or slogan tee, and a ballet flat are all you need – let the jacket take centre stage. Pick up this jacket for embracing your autumn character arc.
When you’re slightly sick of rain but not letting your fit take the hit
Autumn in the UK usually means there’s an 80% chance of rain and a 100% chance of checking the weather app at least 3 times before leaving the house. Bad weather doesn’t have to mean admitting defeat with your fit though. The iets frans... Codi Reversible Check Anorak Jacket is here for your booked, busy and outdoorsy era – even if your idea of the great outdoors looks like making the pilgrimage to do the big shop for the week. Its reversible design gives you two ways to wear it, and the anorak shape brings a little gorp-core energy to your everyday rotation. Practical? Obviously. But the real flex is looking like you’ve just returned from a weekend hiking somewhere up a hilly mountain, when you actually spent your Sunday running errands.
The ‘I’ve got somewhere to be’ jacket
This Carhartt WIP OG Detroit Jacket is the sartorial equivalent of the ‘people to see, places to be’ vibe. It’s practical, but certainly not boring. Workwear-inspired, it has a relaxed fit and multiple functional zip pockets for carrying everything but the kitchen sink. This is the jacket that goes with absolutely everything you already have in your wardrobe: it looks as good thrown on over a pair of low rise boot cut jeans as it does over a dress with boots. It’s the kind of jacket you can reach for on autopilot and still look like you’ve made an effort – ideal for mornings when your alarm has betrayed you and you’re running ten minutes late. Whether you’re heading to the office, meeting your friends for a drink, or on a very serious coffee run, this jacket gives serious I’ve got somewhere to be energy.
Autumn in the UK usually means there’s an 80% chance of rain and a 100% chance of checking the weather app at least 3 times before leaving the house. Bad weather doesn’t have to mean admitting defeat with your fit though. The iets frans... Codi Reversible Check Anorak Jacket is here for your booked, busy and outdoorsy era – even if your idea of the great outdoors looks like making the pilgrimage to do the big shop for the week. Its reversible design gives you two ways to wear it, and the anorak shape brings a little gorp-core energy to your everyday rotation. Practical? Obviously. But the real flex is looking like you’ve just returned from a weekend hiking somewhere up a hilly mountain, when you actually spent your Sunday running errands.
The ‘I’ve got somewhere to be’ jacket
This Carhartt WIP OG Detroit Jacket is the sartorial equivalent of the ‘people to see, places to be’ vibe. It’s practical, but certainly not boring. Workwear-inspired, it has a relaxed fit and multiple functional zip pockets for carrying everything but the kitchen sink. This is the jacket that goes with absolutely everything you already have in your wardrobe: it looks as good thrown on over a pair of low rise boot cut jeans as it does over a dress with boots. It’s the kind of jacket you can reach for on autopilot and still look like you’ve made an effort – ideal for mornings when your alarm has betrayed you and you’re running ten minutes late. Whether you’re heading to the office, meeting your friends for a drink, or on a very serious coffee run, this jacket gives serious I’ve got somewhere to be energy.