10 classic jacket styles that will make your wardrobe work harder

Cropped, boxy, a bomber, denim or tweed – the perfect jacket is an investment worth making. And will see you through our very British, very temperamental weather in style.

Here's your need to know on the best jacket styles to add to your wardrobe.

The military jacket

Military styles don’t need to be khaki. Try a chic navy option and pair with cropped denim flares and ankle boots for day, and for evening, wear over a black slip dress with heels.

The bomber

A recent addition to the classic jacket club, the bomber has had something of a cool-girl makeover and now comes in beautiful embroidered styles, set to transform your basics . Go bold and embrace silky prints, or stick to wearable styles in neutral shades and lightweight fabrics.

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The blazer

So good for work. Go for a navy tailored option and team with a crisp white shirt, cropped trousers and flats. On the weekend, throw on over a plain t-shirt with slouchy trousers and trainers.

Something suede

Reboot your off-duty wardrobe with a luxe-looking suede jacket. Imagine yours over a roll neck knit with the skinniest of jeans, or thrown over a printed dress with slides in summer.

The classic tweed

Classic dressers will want to keep a cropped tweed jacket to hand at all times. Avoid anything pastel and stick to a palette of black, grey, navy and white for real staying power. Wear with lightweight knits and silky shirts.

The biker

Your weekend hero, the biker is an essential jacket for any savvy dresser. Choose – and invest – wisely and transform every item in your off-duty wardrobe in an instant. Simplicity, along with practicality is key. Look for buttery soft leather and wear-with-everything tones.

The sleeveless option

The perfect piece for layering, stick to neutral shades and classic fabrics when investing in sleeveless jacket styles. Head to J Crew for workwear options, and H&M for lighter, fluid fabrics.

The embroidered jacket

You don’t have to go boho to appreciate the impact of a beautiful embroidered jacket. Choose oversized shapes and embrace bold shades to get your look right.

The do-it-all denim jacket

It’s the hardest working cover-up in our wardrobe, the humble denim jacket will always be a much-loved piece and only gets better with age. Frame Denim has your slim-fit styles, or head to Topshop, whose purse-friendly options look every bit as cool and won’t blow the budget.

The belted jacket

Plain or patterned, ensure your armed with a belted jacket for the ultimate evening cover-up. Try something light and floral for an instant outfit when teamed with jeans, or keep things paired back in something block colour.

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