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September 17, 2010I don’t know about you but I’m freezing.
That non existent summer we nearly had seems to be quite definitely over and I’m trawling my cupboards and bringing out jackets and coats to be cleaned, buttons replaced and linings repaired to the best of my ability.
It’s that time of year when your full on winter coat is just too much, big chunky knits are likely to leave you sweltering hot by lunch time, but leaving home without something to protect you from the elements is a really bad idea.
I use a variety of means to keep myself warm in the period between Mid September and Late November. I have a lovely Lowie Mohair Wrap and a nice wool cardigan, but generally this is the season of the jacket. Shorter and lighter weight than a coat a good jacket is essential wear to keep out the chill till it gets cold enough for a full length coat, you never know, if we’re lucky it might even see you all the way through winter!
So today I’ve been virtual shopping (again) and picked out my favourite Autumn jackets to suit all budgets.
Money is no object
Cath Kidston Admiral Tweed Jacket – £245
Made from wool this should be warm enough to see you through a chilly day. It’s a lovely tailored shape and has really cute details. Wear it with a scarf at the neck if your wearing a low cut top.
Cath Kidston Admiral Tweed Jacket
Jaeger Tab Shoulder Coat – £299
I love the sharp styling and camel colour of this coat. It’s classic and elegant, just like me (stop giggling at the back…)
Jaeger Tab Shoulder Coat
Well, I’ve got SOME money
40s Style Belted Jacket – £55
This gorgeous 40s style belted jacket is from an eBay seller called qbiffa who sells quite a range of gorgeous 40s style knitwear as well. I am completely in love with this and it’s striking purple check.
40s Style Belted Jacket
Tara Starlet Loves Army Jacket – £75
A great shape with cute heart buttons, plus they sell a matching skirt so you could wear it as a suit if you wanted. Gorgeous.
Tara Starlet Loves Army Jacket
Sorry, I’m completely skint
Red Textured Pea Jacket – £40
I like that this is single breasted, a bit different from the military style short pea jackets you can get everywhere. It’s a versatile shape, and under £50!
Red Textured Pea Jacket
F&F Short Swing Jacket – £25
If all else fails there’s always the supermarket. I like the colour and the shoulder detail and this style looks a bit 50s worn with a pencil skirt. I suspect that for £25 it might not see you through any but the mildest of winters, but at least you’ll have time to save up for a proper coat!
F&F Short Swing Jacket
11 Comments
Oooh. Jackets are my favourite part of Autumn. I have a gorgeous chenille cropped jacket with big faux fur collar by Miss Mouse which was made for this weather….
(The F+F one is my favourite of all the above!)
Oh why oh why did I look?? I am now in love with the Cath Kidston jacket. I have nooooo money! But it is beauuutiful! Damn!
I saw this lovely coat in Jack Wills the other day, on the pricey side but if I had the money I would defo buy it!!!!
http://www.jackwills.com/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductRef=005864&Option=005864030
Oooh, that’s nice! I do like that double breasted pea coat style
ah well when you have vintage you have coats for ALL occasions ha ha! I’m lucky enough to have a lemon coloured light gabardine swing coat just right for this season! Oh and another dark blue swing coat with 3/4 sleeves and rhinsetones of course, fab!
I just bought the most gorgeous camel coat in a charity shop. It’s wool, I think it’s 80s, but it’s a really 40s shape, rounded shoulder pads and a one button fastening at a high collar. I love it.
I’m just waiting for it to be cold enough to wear it!
that sounds very cute!
That admiral tweed jacket at the top is breathtaking. Funny, weather is exactly as you describe in Toronto, too!
Non-existant summer. I’m soooo jealous! Summers are 110 degrees, humid and unbearable in Texas. It doesn’t get any better till mid fall.
I love all the jackets you posted, especially the 2nd one.
-SJ
I am with you, I have been feeling really cold these past three days or so, although it’s warm today. I don’t have a proper in between coat, so thank you for the inspiration! x
I’m still trying to work out how to turn on my heating. No clue!