Most versatile autumn jacket

[Hephebe]

If your style is a bit Toast, a bit Scandi architect, a bit cliché Parisien and a teeeeny bit Claudia in the castle, what transitional/autumn jacket do you find most useful??

I have very light shacket that gets a lot of wear but I'm sat here in it bloody freezing!! I have a long cashmere/wool blend wrap coat, and Didriksons for walking etc, but I'm after something casual, I think a fairly boxy and maybe collarless shape, that will keep me warm and work with cords, jeans, barrel legs etc and maybe the odd skirt. I like neutrals and muted darkish soft colours, and would prefer to buy second-hand if poss.

Do you have a jacket that you're glad to get out at this time every year, and if so what the heck is it?!

Thank you! I have a couple of PS coats and I love them but what I'm after here is something for brisk autumnal/early winter days when I'm not too worried about rain (I know...), and thinking about it further, if would be handy if it was as a bit smarter/useful for going out. I've been trawling wool bikers on Vinted and there's some nice options, so might give one of those a try. I do want a more jackety one though - so lined - rather than the boiled wool cardy type.

I live rurally, and have a Seeland shooting jacket. Warm, waterproof and perfect with jeans and boots. Can be smart without much effort.

It is hard to tell, I agree! I think it’s going to be a deep merlot type colour. I can only report back when I get it.

The ochre colour was pretty well represented by the sample and I wasn’t disappointed, @Lanzaroteorgrotty

That Roake jacket is what I call a kimono jacket and is all over Etsy for much cheaper.

I'm sure it is, but I think Roake's whole ethos, e.g. working practices, quality, sustainability etc, are the selling point.

I have a not dissimilar one I picked up from a French market a while ago for about €30, but generally you get what you pay for 😃

Does anybody know any real live scandi architects?

@Missohnoyoubetterdont , sure, but the cut and the quality won't be the same.

Haha no @BettyTurpinPies, but I'd love to know what they think of the MN stéréotype (archetype?!)

Well, this thread has prompted me to buy my first ever Vinted purchase: a pure wool Jaeger tweed jacket for £30. Never been brave enough before to Vint- coining a new verb- before.

I can see why Vinted is so addictive. I saw lots of lovely blazers. Nervous about buying with no returns but hope it's ok as I have bought from a buyer with 5 stars.

Exciting times, ! I've had overwhelmingly good experiences on Vinted so fingers crossed for you. I've also just bought a wool jacket - a black biker style - now I just need it to stay dry for a few months 😁

Look lovely to me and just pointing out for those of us who can’t afford the real thing.

At last a pic of the new blackberry colour jacket from Roake. Not got mine yet..

Beautiful colour @SpiralSister !

I'm slightly embarrassed to say that I found an old jacket I'd forgotten about in my winter suitcase, and it's been very useful so far - sort of a quilted soft cotton bomber jacket style (but a bit boxier) in a dark charcoal grey. My only problem is that a lot of my wardrobe is grey and black so it's all a bit draining, but it's a lovely warm jacket that I'll wear a lot again this A/W.

Also saw some lovely quilted velvet jackets in a similar style to the Roake one at my local market - I've seen that style a lot in French markets but not so much over here. The colours were gorgeous - teal, rust, forest green.

Isn’t it lovely to come across a forgotten gem, @Hephebe?

Enjoy it - a maybe a velvet number too ( I am a dreadful enabler!)

@Hephebe maybe a bright scarf to cheer it up? I quite like those triangular ones.

That Roake jacket looks lovely, I’m looking forward to receiving mine. I think it will be really versatile and a bit less draining than the Black.

Well this still hasn't arrived thanks to fucking Evri. I likely won't get it and will have to look for another.

I have a Mango dark khaki/dull olive bomber type of jacket. It’s cosy like a coat but jacket length with a zip and good pockets.

This is it.