Autumn jacket ideas for men
And just like that, it became Autumn. Seemed very sudden this year didn't it? After our hot spell, the minute September hit, the chill crept in.
If you're making do with some raggedy looking outerwear, then let's get you sorted with a transitional jacket before winter sets in good and proper. Here's my selection:
This immediately went on my list during my pre-shop for a client last week......it even got a star next to it, it was that good! Even though it wasn't for him in the end, as he preferred the Percival one below, it'll definitely be making it onto the list for other clients. It ticks all the boxes for me......it's a great weight for that in-between weather, it's classic navy but the white top stitching gives it a little point of difference, and it's super easy to combine with other things in your wardrobe. It's just waiting for the right client now - could it be you?!?
Navy cropped top stitch jacket - PS by Paul Smith at Liberty - £262.50
Having introduced a client to over-shirts last season with great success, he was keen to get some more. This navy and brown check one did the trick, and here are the reasons we loved it: (1) It breaks up all the navy that, if you're like most men, you'll probably have in your wardrobe (2) It's very versatile - you can wear it over a t-shirt now and when it gets colder put a sweater or hoody under it (more tips on how to style an over-shirt here) (3) It's perfect for the next few months - when you don't need a coat but an extra layer comes in handy (4) It looks cool!
Navy and brown checked wool over-shirt - Sirplus - £195
Percival did a great job with the window dressing in their Soho store......my client and I spotted an orange jacket in their window, which we went in and bought, then no sooner had we left, we spied this one in the other window and went straight back in to get it! We were debating whether it should take the place of a similar but cheaper over-shirt we'd already bought......it won out in the end because of it's lovely contrast buttons, shorter lenghth and the fact it's more of a jacket, than a shirt. We also discovered later that it's waterproof too, so definitely the right decision.....yay!
Waterproof worksheet in midnight with olive - Percival - £229
Wax London is a brand I introduced a personal shopping customer to last year, which is going from strength to strength (now available in Liberty too). This is their signature style which is in recycled cotton and they do it in various different checks. I think the tan and navy work brilliantly together, and you could pick out any of the other colours to wear it with too. Try it with a red jumper and dark blue jeans, a chocolate brown sweater and grey jeans, or a navy hoody and ecru cords. Even though initially it looks quite bright, I think it'd turn out to be a lot more versatile than you'd imagine.
'Whiting' overshirt in navy/multi union check - Wax London - £140
Looking for a more wintery version of your bomber jacket? Look no further.....Universal Works have done this style for some time now, which is based on an N-1 jacket that the deck crew onboard aircraft carriers wore during World War II. The short, boxy fit is perfect with the wider leg trousers that are coming back into style and if you're a shorter, slim guy it'll bulk you out a bit too. You can style it with jeans or slightly smarter trousers as they have done above - you just can't go far wrong with a navy jacket in your wardrobe can you?!
Blue recycled fleece lined cotton twill jacket - Universal Works at Mr Porter - £255
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