Spring Has Arrived! 3 Expensive-Looking High-Street Jackets I’m Swapping My Coats For
From M&S's satin bomber jacket to Zara's reversible trench, these are the most on-trend jackets on the market right now.
If you’ve taken a peek at the weather app recently, I’m sure you’re aware that the forecast is looking rather cheery (yes, I know—the UK still has a few wet days on the horizon, but things are looking up!) I, though, fell into the uninformed category. Having raided my capsule wardrobe this morning, I set off on my commute armed with a wool jacket, thick denim jeans and backless loafers, and the glorious sun-soaked rays spun me through a loop. The outfit I’d chosen was too cold-weather coded.
With some free time on my lunch break, I decided to lock in and take my job as junior fashion editor seriously. After digitally perusing the high street for an on-trend jacket to relieve me of my wool layer, a variety of expensive-looking shapes appeared to me. 11 stores and three Blank Streets later, I landed on a three-way tie between Zara, M&S and H&M.
With years of high-street shopping under my belt, the secret to finding the perfect jacket is a rather simple one: the time of year. I’ve found that it's during this in-between period, when you’re unsure what's going on with the weather, is the best time to invest in a new piece of outerwear. Maybe it's because it falls just before we’re inundated with a flurry of spring/summer 2026 styles, or maybe it's because it's when we tend to hold out for that perfect investment buy, but either way, this is when the high street works the hardest to capture our attention. And I'm all ears.
After filtering through countless elevated styles, I've decided that Zara, M&S and H&M have cracked the code right now. From Zara's reversible cropped trench to M&S's satin bomber, any one of these jackets will keep you insulated enough to fight off a cooler day whilst preparing for the approaching warm weather. Naturally, I had to invest in at least one of these (spoiler alert: it was H&M's suede jacket), but if you're in the market for a spot of new outerwear, any of these buys is more than worth the spend. Keep scrolling to discover the three I've got my eye on, and a few more I adored on my travels.
The Trendiest Jackets From Zara, M&S and H&M
With an on-trend funnel-neck finish, this reversible jacket technically gives you two coats for the price of one.
If you like this jacket, I'd be quick. It's blowing up on social media and is destined to sell out fast!
Made from 100% goat leather, this elevated suede bomber is destined to live in your wardrobe for decades, not seasons.
Other Zara, M&S and H&M Jackets I Adore
The popped collar makes this timeless silhouette feel oh-so 2026.
I've been seeing contrasting collars everywhere.
This could easily rival designer iterations.
This whole look feels quintessentially French to me.
This has jumped to the top of my wish list.
Butter yellow is holding strong this spring.
Burgundy is set to be one of this year's biggest colour trends.
Barn jackets will always be the gift that keeps on giving.
If you're in-between sizes, I'd advise you size down in this faux-suede bomber.
If you missed this viral funnel-neck last season, it's back! And a full size range is available in both the black and this gorgeous chocolate hue.
Pair with a mohair cardigan and stovepipe jeans this spring.
If you're after a slightly edgier finish, this might be your perfect jacket. The waist-cinching belt makes it look far more sophisticated.
This looks far more expensive than £45.
The shapely mock neck makes this faux leather jacket something special.
