From timeless wool jackets to contemporary funnel-neck styles, shop the best Zara, H&M and COS jackets here.
If you've been daydreaming about your autumn wardrobe since July, you're not alone. Layering season is slowly creeping up on us, and if there's one piece with the power to transform an entire outfit, it's a great autumn jacket. Luckily, three high-street brands are particularly good at them right now: Zara , H&M and COS .
Between them, they've covered practically every jacket trend worth knowing about this season. There are timeless cropped trenches and elegant scarf coats for the minimalists, alongside more directional styles for anyone looking to make a statement. Cobalt-blue coats are bringing some much-needed colour to the usual autumn palette, funnel-neck jackets are back for another season, and bubble-hem silhouettes offer a fresh update to classic outerwear.
Whether you're looking for the kind of timeless jacket you'll pull out year after year or want to invest in one of autumn's biggest trends, Zara , H&M and COS have made a very convincing case for shopping on the high street this season.
Keep scrolling to shop the best autumn jackets from Zara, H&M and COS below.
From the scarf detail to the rich brown hue, everything about this jacket is incredibly expensive-looking.
Technical jackets are no longer reserved for rainy walks, and this Zara option is decidedly chic.
If you're looking for an alternative to a blazer, consider the uniform jacket.
Barn and utility jackets have become bona fide fashion staples, and this oversized iteration gets the proportions just right.
Somewhere between a cardigan and jacket, this is exactly the kind of clever transitional layer that comes into its own in September.
Funnel-neck jackets aren't going anywhere, and this dark-brown wool-blend version feels particularly sophisticated.
Minimal, architectural and quietly luxurious, this is the perfect autumn jacket.
Checks are one of my favourite ways to make practical outerwear feel more considered.
The rich chocolate-brown faux suede makes this look far more expensive than its price tag suggests.
Blouson jackets are everywhere right now, and khaki only makes this one feel more current.
The chicest technical jackets are all about balancing sporty fabric with polished proportions.
If you're going to invest in one jacket this autumn, this is a serious contender.
The bubble hem is a small detail that completely transforms this otherwise minimal jacket.
The sculpted peplum shape makes this feel incredibly elevated.
A bomber rendered in charcoal wool feels infinitely more polished than its sporty counterpart.
The cropped proportions give classic faux suede a fresher feel for autumn.
A cropped trench is one of the smartest transitional investments you can make.
COS's funnel-neck jackets have become something of an autumn signature, selling out every single year.
The high neckline makes this feel especially current.
This is COS doing what COS does best: taking a simple wardrobe staple and making it look exceptionally expensive.
The red jacket trend is here to stay, as proven by this almost sold out Zara style.
Navy is quietly becoming one of autumn's chicest neutrals, and this clean-cut wool jacket makes a convincing case for swapping out black.
Denim jackets are having something of a renaissance, and the contrast stitching makes this one feel particularly fresh.
Marina Avraam is Senior Shopping Editor at Who What Wear UK , where she expertly navigates Zara, H&M, Toteme and Net-a-Porter (to name but a few) on a daily basis to unearth the most worthwhile pieces, while valiantly resisting the urge to add every single one to her basket. At Who What Wear , Marina is committed to curating a shopping experience that feels both aspirational and intentional, guiding readers to items—both affordable and investment—that will genuinely benefit their wardrobes.