It’s Never Too Early to Find the Perfect Autumn Jacket—7 Trends Elegant Dressers Are Snapping Up

It doesn't require winter chill in the air for style insiders to jump at the opportunity to wear one of the key jacket trends of 2025. Blame that on Britain's unpredictable weather, but the moment a light breeze, cool temperature or grey sky appears, the most fashion-oriented amongst us clamber at the chance to slip into a chic coat.

You see, something that I've learned over the course of my career in the industry is that the most prolific dressers amongst us never leave the house without a stylish jacket within arm's reach. Be it Alexa Chung bringing a Miu Miu windbreaker to pair over her slinky slip dress when attending an event hosted by the Italian maison in Central London earlier this year or any of the Olsen Twins' Met Gala looks—my favourites being Mary Kate's floor-length, fur-trimmed, early 2000s Balmain couture coat from the 2013—where there's an It girl, an It jacket will closely follow.

Sure, the season where the leading jacket trends really shine is winter. These long months of brisk climates mean there's ample opportunity to showcase a different jacket every time we leave the house. So whether we're a week or a month away from milder days, I'm getting ahead of the game this year by collating my autumn inspiration early and saving myself from scrabbling to assemble my capsule wardrobe when the seasonal switch-up arrives.

One of the most important pieces in any autumn wardrobe is an excellent, albeit multi-functional jacket. Ready to take on sudden showers, light enough for stuffy tube carriages, and still perform the stylish necessities that we demand of any wardrobe addition. With such importance, finding the right one will make getting dressed in the milder months that much easier. So, I've rounded up the 7 key jacket trends of 2025 to see us through the new season's arrival and work hard year after year.

For 2025, the classics are back in favour, feeling just as contemporary as ever. The recent revival of the country jacket is here to stay, as iterations of the country style continue to flood our favourite stores and Instagram feeds. The timeless blazer is set to return once again, but brings with it a nod to the textures we've embraced over the winter months with suede finishes and deep browns, moving away from autumnal restrictions to be celebrated when the skies brighten up.

Leather jackets have also been updated with a simplification void of bold buckles and excessive zips to bring a minimalist take that is sure to last in our forever wardrobes. Alongside you'll find staple styles returning from the cropped trench coat to the bouclé jacket, bringing a touch of polish to any and all outfits.

Whether there's a gap in your wardrobe where a great jacket should be, or you're looking for a little inspiration as the transitional period approaches, you'll want to scroll on to explore the 7 key jacket trends of 2025.

The 7 Key Jacket Trends of 2025

1. Suede Jackets

Style Notes: Blazers have ingratiated themselves as hero wardrobe staples over the past few years, and now we're looking to suede fabrics to breathe new life into this classic. Winter has renewed our adoration of texture mixing, and smooth suede is set to be the 2025 take that breathes new life into this timeless style.

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2. Barn Jackets

Style Notes: If you invested in a barn jacket last autumn, or still have one saved to your wish list, you'll be pleased to hear that the countryside inspired style is here to stay. Practicality combined with a sleek old money feel means that this jacket is primed to take on spring showers and crisp mornings with ease.

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3. Leather Jackets

Style Notes: When the winter chill finally clears, take that as your sign to pull out your trusted leather jacket. It's a jacket that will rise to all occasions from evenings out to casual coffee trips, with the refined feel that comes with smooth leather. For 2025, consider pared-back designs for an added timeless feel.

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4. Cropped Trench

Style Notes: Trench coats return each year without fail, and for 2025, we're considering a fresh update to this trusty piece. Cropped trenches offer the sleek appeal of the trench coat design, whilst letting you show off the rest of your outfit after months of long winter coats dominating our looks.

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5. Bouclé Jackets

Style Notes: If put-together and polished are buzzwords for your aesthetic, a bouclé or tweed jacket probably features on your mood board. The woven texture brings a touch of contrast to denim or cotton pairings, and can be elevated with tailoring or smarten up relaxed jeans in an instant.

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6. Denim Jacket

Style Notes: A frequent feature of most great wardrobes is a denim jacket. Relaxed, reliable and easy to style, this is an everyday option that will rise to all occasions. Whether going bold with double denim, making tailoring more casual or layering up a dress and boots look, a denim jacket is ready to bring casual ease to all your looks.

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7. Knitted Jacket

Style Notes: While knitwear is a category we don't typically associate with outerwear—our penchant for wearing cardigans and jumpers as layering pieces will do that—there are countless sturdy styles that are proving this perception to be incorrect. Look for sturdy fabrics, rigid shapes and boxy cuts, all rendered in that soft-as-butter fabric.

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