9 best women’s shackets: From check to leather styles

This ticks all the boxes – an oversized fit, pointed collar and a checked wool design. Owing to the colourway, this would work well with almost everything in your wardrobe, making it a versatile choice. Wear from day to night – throw on over jeans and a white T-shirt for an off-duty look, and style over a black satin slip for the perfect evening attire.

While the brand stocks a broad range of shackets, it’s this light grey number that initially caught our eye. The relaxed fit and colour meant there was nothing in our wardrobes we didn’t wear this with – throwing it over everything from jeans and a nice top, to joggers (a firm favourite in our loungewear review) and a basic tee.

This shacket has been all over our Instagram feed, and we can see why. The oversized boxy style combined with the material of the season –leather – makes this a hero item that will work hard in your wardrobe. It’ll provide the perfect winter update and it’s versatile too – wear with jeans and a black polo neck or throw on over a black mini skirt and a white tee. 

Featuring large pockets and in a khaki colourway, this shacket offers the perfect way to tap into the utilitarian trend. The longline cut makes for an oversized fit and the fabric is weighty enough to wear with a thin jumper underneath and forgo a coat on warmer winter days. A versatile piece, we’ll be wearing this all year round. 

We love the autumnal hues of this Nineties-inspired shacket. The casual, loose cut makes it slightly oversized, but still shorter than some. Our favourite way to style is over a black polo neck and leather trousers  (which featured in our round-up of the best leather clothing) with a pair of plain white trainers.

Made from a wool blend (60 per cent) this is one of the most expensive shackets featured in our round-up, but provides a little extra warmth. In terms of fit, this runs large to create an oversized fit. We loved the workwear pockets, and the fact the oatmeal colourway worked well with everything in our wardrobe. If you’re after something slightly more autumnal, the dark burgundy colour also took our eye.

The joy of a shacket is that it can either be worned belted or open and undone – this one can do both. Featuring a classic collar, buttoned cuffs and a removable belt, it certainly ticks the boxes. It’s a longer line cut than some, and also comes in a cream and grey and white check.

This longline number features functional pockets (which is always a win) and buttoned fastening. The tweed style offers a slightly different take on the trend and it has a metallic thread throughout, which adds a touch of sparkle, but might not be for everyone. It’s warm, and would look bang on trend when worn with a pair of high-waisted jeans, a white T-shirt and chunky boots.

We were pleasantly surprised by this Per Una number. Owing to its relaxed and longline design, we’d advise sizing down if you prefer something more fitted. The twill fabric will make a soft and cosy addition to your wardrobe, and will keep you warm when the weather really starts to get cold. A great versatile option.