Don't worry, this won't be too autumnal , I'm not ready to talk about winter coats or knitwear, and I won't be ordering a pumpkin spice latte anytime soon. Why? Because we're still in summer that's why. BUT I do love a good jacket, and the first whisper of a crisp breeze has me sprinting to the stores for a new jacket to add to my collection.

Earlier this week I went on a jacket-trying mission - part research, part pure indulgence - making the rounds at M&S, Mango, COS, River Island and H&M to see what’s really worth snapping up as we move into autumn/winter 2025.

© Leanne Bayley My jacket top picks

Scroll down to see all the photos (excuse the hair, it was boiling hot!) but if you want a quick glance, I've added that here for you if you're short on time. Best jackets for women -

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