Women's Jackets & Coats

Which women's jacket do you need?

Choose for the weather you get most often. A British autumn and winter is usually damp and mild rather than freezing, so a warm mid-weight jacket you can layer will get far more wear than one heavy coat.

• Puffer jackets give the most warmth for their weight. A quilted nylon puffer suits commuting and cold, dry days, and a corduroy puffer with a polar fleece lining looks smarter for weekends.
• Sherpa and fleece jackets are soft, warm and easy to wear indoors and out, from oversized sherpa zip jackets to plaid and printed fleece. They are not made for rain, so add a shell on wet days.
• Reversible jackets give you two looks in one, such as a smooth ripstop side for drizzle and a sherpa side for cosy days.
• Shackets and overshirts sit between a shirt and a jacket. A cord shacket or wool-blend overshirt is ideal for transitional weather and layers easily over a knit.
• Denim and canvas jackets are year-round layers. A boxy cotton denim jacket works over dresses and jumpers, and a slub canvas jacket is a lighter option for early autumn.
• Gilets keep your core warm while leaving your arms free, which makes them a good layer over a long-sleeve top or under a coat.
• Active jackets in stretch nylon and spandex are breathable and quick-drying, made for running, cycling, yoga and the gym.
• Changing robes are long, hooded and fleece-lined, made for getting changed and warming up after a swim or surf.

How to get the fit right

Most jackets here use letter sizes. Check the size chart on each product page and compare it with a jacket you already own, measured flat across the chest and from shoulder to hem.

• Oversized styles are cut to look relaxed. If you prefer a closer fit, compare the chest measurement before choosing your usual size.
• Layering underneath? If you plan to wear a thick jumper or hoodie under a puffer, check the chest measurement allows for it or consider going up one size.
• Cropped and fitted active jackets are designed to sit close to the body, so take your normal size for a streamlined fit.
• Changing robes are roomy by design so you can change underneath them.

Layering for real British weather

Warmth comes from air trapped between layers, not from one thick coat. A thermal base layer, a fleece or knit, and a wind-blocking outer layer will keep you warmer on a wet, windy day than a single heavy jacket, and you can shed a layer when you get inside. Browse our thermals and base layers and women's hoodies and sweatshirts for the layers underneath.

Caring for your jacket

• Always follow the care label, and wash outerwear less often than everyday clothes. Spot-clean marks and air jackets between wears.
• Skip fabric conditioner on fleece, sherpa and water-repellent fabrics, as it flattens the pile and reduces water resistance.
• Close zips and buttons before washing, and dry away from direct heat to protect padding, cord and linings.
• Store puffers loosely rather than compressed so the fill keeps its loft.