Which jacket for which weather? Your guide to autumn and winter

The right jacket depends mostly on the temperature: on mild days a short trench or check jacket is enough, on cooler days choose a relaxed cut with room for layers, and when it turns properly cold, a quilted jacket or a coat is your best companion. Here is our guide to women's jackets for autumn and winter.

Mild days: short and light

When mornings are fresh and afternoons pleasant, you want a jacket you can throw on quickly and happily wear open. “Clara” is a classic for this: cut short, with a high stand-up collar, a double-breasted button front and a tie belt that defines your waist. It comes in khaki, among other colours.

“Lina” feels a little more relaxed. The fine check is timeless rather than loud, and the short length suits the in-between season. Wear it with jeans at the weekend or over knitwear at the office.

Cooler days: a relaxed cut with room for layers

As soon as you need a jumper underneath, a deliberately roomy cut pays off. “Ella” is designed exactly for that: the oversized shape leaves space for layers, and the high stand-up collar keeps the wind out. Roll up the sleeves and the check lining peeks out, a small detail that lifts the whole look.

Cold days: quilted jacket and coat

“Nora” is made for cold mornings: softly quilted, with a generous hood and a full-length zip. The drawstring hem lets you decide whether it sits closer or looser. It is the cosy choice for everyday errands and walks.

For something more elegant, there is “Sofia”: a soft coat in calm grey with a wrap cut, shawl collar and fluffy cuffs. The tie belt lets you shape it as you like, which suits the office, the city and evenings out.

How to layer well

• Thin inside, thicker outside: start with a slim piece such as the fine-knit turtleneck “Elena”.
• Short over long: a short jacket such as “Clara” or “Lina” looks especially good over a longer top.
• Look at the collar: a high stand-up collar often replaces a scarf, and a shawl collar like the one on “Sofia” does so anyway.
• One colour as a thread: when jacket and top stay in the same colour family, even a bulky combination looks calm.

Finding the right size

With jackets, the question is whether you want to wear a jumper underneath. If so, go for the roomy cut of “Ella” or check our size advice to see which size suits you. The shorter styles sit best when they end at the waist.

A quick check before you leave

Glance at the morning and evening temperatures, not just the moment you step out. If they are far apart, choose a jacket you can wear open or take off, with a layer underneath that looks good on its own. “Lina” has practical front pockets with room for keys and phone. “Nora” and “Sofia” are better thought of for the whole day: you wear them when you are outside for longer. This simple habit saves you going back and forth at the wardrobe.

Our selection

You can find all jackets and coats in the Jackets & Coats collection. If you would like some inspiration first, have a look at the Autumn Edit, where we have gathered pieces that combine well.