7 Autumn Jacket Styles You're About to See All Over Instagram

PSA: The best autumn jackets have just landed. Scroll down to discover the seven styles that have made my list.

Three fashion people wearing the best autumn jackets
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We've nearly reached the end of summer, which can only mean one thing: it's time to start thinking about jackets. You can keep your spiced matcha lattes and your opaque tights for now; I’m not quite ready for full-on cold-weather mode, but jackets are easily my favourite thing about the transitional period we’re about to head into.

Whilst I already have a few trusty styles to hand that I pull out every year, it's been a while since I treated myself to a new jacket, so right now, I'm officially in the market for some on-trend outerwear. This, however, isn't a purchase I'll make lightly. This jacket will have to carry me through seasons (and years) to come and go with everything I already own to make it worthwhile and justifiable. I'm not asking for much, right?

Finding such a jacket requires extensive research, i.e.browsing the new-in sections of my favourite brands daily as they drop their pre-autumn collections. Needless to say, I take shopping very seriously (it is my job, after all!), and it was during my most recent research hour that I noticed that seven types of jackets kept cropping up.

From truly classic styles making a comeback to small updates that make a big difference, I have a feeling that the autumn jackets you'll find below are going to define the season ahead. With something to suit all aesthetics, scroll on to see seven trending autumn jackets for 2025, and shop my edit of the best of each style.

1. Barn Jackets

Fashion person Abi Marvel wears the best autumn jacket in the barn style. She pairs it with a white top, pale pink slip skirt, black loafers and a black bag. She is at Copenhagen Fashion Week, in a museum in front of a mid-blue wall, standing between two statues looking at the camera in a recent image from her Instagram.

(Image credit: @abimarvel)

Style Notes: An offshoot from the '90s, the barn jacket has been slowly making its way back into the fashion spotlight. Loved for its countryside practicality paired with a sleek, old-money feel, transitional functionality and everyday wearability, it’s no wonder classic styles like the Barbour Beadnell went viral last autumn. So, if you invested last year, you're in luck, because they’re gaining even more traction this season. And if, like me, you missed the mark entirely, don’t fret; a new wave of chic cropped and longline styles has just hit shops.

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2. Suede Jackets

Fashion person wears the best autumn jacket in suede. She pairs her suede jacket with a cream shirt a black jean, white and black loafers and a brown slouchy bag. She is stood in front of a whit Joseph store looking directly into the camera in a recent image take from Instagram.

(Image credit: @saraloura)

Style Notes: With modern bohemia trending (thank you, Chemena Kamali!), suede jackets have quickly risen to hero-piece status. Adding both visual interest and a polished finish, they’re one of the easiest ways to make any outfit feel instantly current. With so many sophisticated cuts available, it's not surprising that they’ve officially earned a spot on my list of best autumn jackets.

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3. Cropped Trenches

Fashion person Nina Caine wears the best autmn jacket in a cropped trench. She pairs her trench with white jeans a vinyl bag, suede loafers and a grey cardigan. She is stood in front of a sage green coffee shop looking past the camera in a recent image from her Instagram.

(Image credit: @ninaleacaine)

Style Notes: Year after year, we pull out our classic trench coats when the weather turns cool, but in the last few years, the cropped trench has surged in popularity. With & Other Stories and M&S providing silhouettes that sold out within days earlier this year, and Damson Madder's cropped trench flying within seconds recently, it's pretty safe to say that we’re buying what they’re selling. Offering the same sleek finish as its longer counterpart, the cropped version has added appeal: it keeps you warm whilst letting you show off the rest of your outfit. And when so much careful consideration goes into every look, who doesn’t love that?

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4. Leather Jackets

Marianne Smyth wears the best autumn jacket, a leather jacket. She pairs it with a long-sleeved whit top, black trousers a black raffia bag. A mirror picture, you can see her wooden floor and white walls in the back.

(Image credit: @smythsisters)

Style Notes: We’ve seen suede, but don’t overlook the classic leather jacket. With its polished finish and timeless appeal, it’s the go-to for the coolest fashion people on my feed (including Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner) as soon as the temperature drops. From oversized silhouettes to boxy cuts like Marianne Smyth's (pictured above), a leather jacket is the perfect addition to any capsule wardrobe.

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5. Bouclé Jackets

Xenia Donts wears the best autumn jacket in Boucle. She pairs it with black denim jeans, an orange ombree Chanel bag and sunglasses. She is sitting, looking away from the camera in a recent image from her Instagram.

(Image credit: @xeniaadonts)

Style Notes: If you're a fan of French fashion, or Clueless, for that matter, a bouclé jacket is probably on your autumn wish list. The woven texture instantly adds sophistication to any outfit. Right now, I’m seeing stylish types wearing it with low-slung jeans or matching miniskirts, but it adds a polish to just about every bottoms option on the market.

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6. Denim Jackets

Hollie Mercedes wears the best autumn jacket in denim. She pairs it with jeans, a lace detail dress, a blue bag, and a yellow headscarf. She is on a bike, smiling at the camera in a recent image from Copenhagen Fashion Week, taken from her Instagram.

(Image credit: @holliemercedes)

Style Notes: A denim jacket is a staple often found in the best capsule wardrobes. Relaxed yet reliable, it’s a true transitional piece that works across seasons. Whether paired with denim-on-denim ensembles, layered over lace dresses or thrown on with jeans and flip-flops (as seen on Hollie Mercedes at Copenhagen Fashion Week, above), this jacket brings a casual edge to any outfit, which is a must for the best autumn jackets, in my opinion.

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7. Relaxed Blazers

Fashion person Julia Sokele wears the best autumn jackets in blazer form. She pairs her blazer with a white t-shirt denim jeans and slip on loafers. She is taking a bathroom selfie in a recent image from her Instagram.

(Image credit: @juliasokele)

Style Notes: Blazers are pure gold when colder weather hits. This is a jacket that rises to every occasion; whether thrown over loungewear for casual coffee dates or paired with dresses for evenings out. Its refined feel elevates any look, making it a versatile piece that anyone can make their own.

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Maxine Eggenberger
Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.

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