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Top Jackets for Winter 2025

Top Jackets for Winter 2025
5 min read Oct 2025 by Harry Stephens

As the colder temperatures begin to hit and the weather becomes that little bit more unpredictable, if there is one thing you should prioritise in your wardrobe, it’s a solid jacket.

Whether you’re after a versatile windbreaker to beat the chill, a rugged workwear piece for everyday wear, or full protection against the elements from a puffer or raincoat, we’ve rounded up our top picks for the season, doing the hard work, so you don’t have to.

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Best Workwear Jacket for Autumn & Winter 2025

A category of jacket which is always on trend, and always a winner. Workwear jackets are designed to face anything. Heavyweight, rugged, and functional, these jackets will be a staple in your wardrobe for years to come. Built with reinforced stitching, thick materials and naturally boxy fits, workwear jackets would be our recommendation for everyday, casual wearing.

Workwear jackets are built from tough canvas or denim and are sometimes treated or coated which gives them extra protection or weather resistance (make sure you check product details). Whether you go for a lighter unlined version for all-year wear or a heavier, insulated one for deep winter, a solid workwear jacket will stay in your wardrobe rotation for years.

Workwear Jacket - Carhartt WIP OG Active Jacket - Black 'Stone Washed' (Denim)

Made from their Maitland denim, the Carhartt WIP OG Active Jacket is a heavyweight cotton piece, built for the cold. The loose fit keeps the look timeless and street-ready, whilst insulating, striped blanket lining keeps the cold out and the warm in. A kangaroo pocket and adjustable hood deliver function and convenience, whilst the triple-stitched details bring extra durability.

Honourable Mentions

Route One Foundry Jacket - Washed Black (Canvas)

Route One Foundry Jacket — Washed Black (Canvas)

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Obey Glen Zip Up Jacket - Fence Camo Multi

Obey Glen Zip Up Jacket — Fence Camo Multi

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Best Puffer Jacket for Autumn & Winter 2025

Lightweight insulation at its finest, the puffer jacket is built for warmth without the bulk. Utilising a unique quilted design, puffers have insulated compartments, which help keep the heat up without adding excessive bulk or weight.

A puffer jacket is usually filled with down or synthetic insulation, which traps warmth in and keeps out the cold, whilst giving you the choice of insulation levels. Depending on the level of insulation, they can vary in 'puffiness' and can range anywhere from a light jacket to a bulky coat which is ready to face the elements. So when should you wear a puffer? The puffer jackets on our list will have you well protected in most environments. Most are also water resistant, keeping you dry in mildly wet conditions. Note: If it starts to hammer it down, you’ll still want a proper waterproof layer on top.

Puffer Jacket - Columbia Pike Lake II Hooded Jacket – Black

The Columbia Pike Lake™ II Hooded Jacket in Black takes the crown for best puffer this season. Packed with Columbia’s signature tech, including Omni-Heat™ thermal-reflective breathable lining to Thermarator™ insulation, it keeps you toasty while remaining breathable and lightweight. Perfect for long days out in the cold.

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Butter Goods Endure Puffer Jacket - Motion Camo

Butter Goods Endure Puffer Jacket — Motion Camo

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Vans MTE Bridgewood Reversible Puffer Jacket - Grape Leaf

Vans MTE Bridgewood Reversible Puffer Jacket — Grape Leaf

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Best Raincoat for Autumn & Winter 2025

Those of us who reside in the United Kingdom will already know how important a solid raincoat is. With weather as unpredictable as ours, a jacket which repels the rain that’s light enough to stash in your bag is pretty much a necessity. Raincoat’s have come a long way, with a vast array of designs and styles to pick from.

When choosing a raincoat, pay attention to the waterproof rating:

  • 1,500–5,000mm: Light Showers
  • 5,000–20,000mm: Heavy Rain
  • 20,000mm+: Extreme Conditions

Breathability matters too, and the higher the number, the better it’ll perform during higher-energy activities like running, skating, or hiking, stopping you from overheating.

Raincoat - Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket – Black

Our top pick this season is the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket. As we head into the wetter weather, this Patagonia raincoat is a simple, functional, and built to last, it delivers all-day comfort with a clean, techy look. The 3-layer shell construction combines fabric, membrane, and DWR finish to meet Patagonia’s H2No™ Performance Standard, meaning serious waterproofing and breathability.

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Route One Explorer Jacket - Tree Camo (Brown)

Route One Explorer Jacket — Tree Camo (Brown)

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Columbia Inner Limits™ III Jacket - Black

Columbia Inner Limits™ III Jacket — Black

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Best Windbreaker Jacket for Autumn & Winter 2025

Break the wind with a windbreaker. Designed for when it’s not quite jacket weather, but there is a bite in the air and a slight chance of rain. Lightweight, breathable, and easy to stash away, it’s made for those in-between days.

Unlike raincoats, windbreakers prioritise protection from wind and light rain rather than heavy downpours. They’re typically made from synthetic fabrics, often with mesh linings to improve airflow, they are ideal for layering as the weather shifts. Similar to the raincoat, be on the look out for waterproof and breathability ratings.

Windbreaker - Dickies Ronan Shell Jacket – Black

Stylish, techy and lightweight, the Dickies Ronan Shell Jacket is the perfect companion for your day-to-day movements. Whether you wear it as an outer layer or your sole jacket, the Ronan Shell is water repellent, lightweight and features breathable mesh lining and bungee cord adjusters for comfort.

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Route One Explorer Jacket - Tree Camo (Brown)

Route One Explorer Jacket — Tree Camo (Brown)

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Route One Pullover Anorak - Brown (Checked)

Route One Pullover Anorak — Brown (Checked)

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Best Chore Jacket for Autumn & Winter 2025

The chore jacket is the most style-forward jacket on this list, which is a particularly hard crown to take. A cross between a jacket and a shirt, it usually features large front pockets, button fastening, and a smart collar for a clean finish.

Originally worn by French farmers and blue-collar workers, the chore jacket has evolved into a smart-casual staple and an autumn favourite for decades. Easy to style and layer, the Chore jacket combines its utilitarian heritage with a versatileness which is hard to match. Usually made from tough canvas, it’s built to last (just bear in mind that, like most canvas workwear, it’s not waterproof). But aside from heavy rain, it’ll keep you warm, dry, and looking sharp.

Chore Jacket - Dickies Chore Lined Canvas Jacket – Black

The Dickies Chore Lined Canvas Jacket, our pick for this winter, is the archetypal chore jacket. Made from high-quality lined canvas and finished with a corduroy collar, it blends toughness with timeless style. Whether you're down the skatepark, walking the streets or keeping wrapped up on the terraces, you'll be sorted with this chore jacket.

Honourable Mentions

Patagonia Point Reyes Canvas Jacket - Basin Green

Patagonia Point Reyes Canvas Jacket — Basin Green

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Carhartt WIP Walter Chore Coat - Dark Navy (Garment Dyed)

Carhartt WIP Walter Chore Coat — Dark Navy (Garment Dyed)

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