As the cold weather approaches, it is easy to feel lost amongst the onslaught of AW24 content and products suddenly available. What is trending? What coat would suit my shape, or suit my lifestyle? How do you find the perfect outer layer amongst all the noise? Look no further than Karen Millen’s breakdown of the most searched for coats and jackets of Autumn 2024. We have eliminated the noise and looked at only the top items that reappear year after year, perfect for re-wearing and re-styling as the seasons change.
Read on for coat and jacket inspiration perfect for pieces that can be reached for year after year.
Trench Coats
A timeless classic, the trench coat is the outer layer that truly does it all. Style it with jeans and a knit jumper for a casual weekend look, with tailoring and boots for the office, then wear it over a dress and heels for an autumnal evening outfit. You might not expect it, but trench coats come in a huge range of shades and styles, from cropped lengths to classic camel tones to embellished detailing and pleats, there is certainly a trench coat for any personal style and lifestyle.
Leather Jackets
Add a little edge in a leather layered look. From spunky biker jackets to clean, tailored numbers, to trench coats with a difference, leather coats and jackets have been popular for decades, and simply will never go out of style. The leather has many qualities that make it the perfect fabric to reach for as the weather changes. It is waterproof, windproof, naturally insulated, durable, and breathable. It is also ultra comfortable, as its smooth and supple texture moulds to your body. Leather can also be used in a huge variety of styles, so be certain to explore leather if looking into updating your coat options.
Puffer Coats
If truly trying to escape the cold and block out the breeze, opt for a puffer or quilted coat. From longline, hooded designs, to short, more casual coats, a puffer is the practical piece that can go from coffee runs to office days while keeping you dry, warm, and comfortable.
Bomber Jackets
A flattering day to night piece that adds edge to any outfit, a bomber jacket is the versatile jacket that needs to be in every wardrobe. It can be thrown over any outfit, from mini dresses and tights to jeans to tailoring, for looks that go from days out with friends to evening plans. The casual cut is easily elevated with embellishments, unique fabrics, and stitched detailing, so be certain to browse a variation of bomber jackets.
Denim Jackets
The ultimate casual layer, a denim jacket can make any outfit an elevated casual, well styled look. From unexpectedly formal cuts in a casual fabric, to classic denim jackets with button fastenings, denim is the ultra reliable outer layer that can be worn beneath a coat, or over a knit for dry days.
