5 of the best jackets under £150
Words: Holly
Buying a new jacket for the new season doesn’t have to cost you half your February pay check. Far from it, in fact, we’ve scoured a few of our favourite brands and have found you the very best jackets under £150. Not only will these stylish pieces of outerwear work perfectly at this time of year, they will effortlessly see you through spring in sartorial elegance. From simple cotton raincoats to stylish bomber jackets, some of these jackets are perfect slipped on over a suit, whilst others are the epitome of down-time cool. Take your pick gents, the choice is yours…
SHEARLING BOMBER JACKET, , ASOS never fail to bring the best in affordable clothing and this shearling jacket is no exception, it’s the perfect nod to the spring trends. Channel your inner Steve McQueen and pair with jeans and casual separates for the ultimate off-duty look, or dress it up in these colder days with wool trousers and cashmere polo necks.
£125 from asos.com
COTTON RAINCOAT, , Season after season Uniqlo deliver affordable pieces in keeping with all the most current trends and we think that this simple yet stylish raincoat is sure to be a sell-out piece. The sand colour fits perfectly with the safari trend for SS15, yet will look just as good over your workwear from now until spring really kicks in.
£89 from uniqlo.com
DENIM JACKET , , If the runways of SS15 have anything to do with it, then the denim jacket is set to be a serious style staple this season. Worn by ranchers, rock stars and rebels, the Type III Jacket from Levi’s is one of their most iconic garments. Cut with a slim fit, featuring bar tacks instead of copper rivets, a single thread colour, a leather-like patch with black ink and copper shanks, this is the ultimate symbol of effortlessly cool-chic for the season ahead.
£104 from levi.co.uk
TWYFORD RAINCOAT, , We love this coat from Peter Werth, and at just under £150 it’s as affordable as it is practical and stylish. The slim fitting, single breasted and shower resistant Twyford raincoat is styled from bonded cotton and features a raglan back sleeve, making it the perfect jacket to slip on over over knitwear as well as over a suit for an elegant workwear piece.
£149 from peterwerth.co.uk
SUEDE BIKER JACKET, , This effortlessly cool suede jacket from ASOS shows that style doesn’t have to cost the earth. Made from 100% real suede leather, this is the perfect transitional jacket; pair now with thick knits and winter boots to beat the cold in style, then when the sun starts to rise for spring, throw on over pale denim jeans and simple t-shirts for an instant fashion hit.
£125 from asos.com
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