From barn jackets to faux fur, these are the outerwear trends defining autumn

From barn jackets to faux fur, these are the outerwear trends defining autumn Abha Shah Published September 24, 2026 7:00am As the seasons shift, so must your wardrobe. (Picture: Metro/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more They say all good things must come to an end. And so it is with summertime, which this year, was one for the history books. The climate shifting to a cooler mode is welcome on many fronts, not least because jackets are so back. While it’s still not quite chilly enough for a proper, floor-dusting winter coat, for transitional pieces of outerwear, it’s time to shine. The question is, which to choose? Recurring trends are back, along with a few new styles to update your outerwear wardrobe. The brilliantly utilitarian barn jacket has returned to the fashion agenda, along with funnel neck bombers that block out autumnal winds. Autumn has always traditionally been a time for trench coats, but alongside the classic silhouette, cropped and reimagined styles are enduring. Texture will also be huge this season: think strokeable shearling and faux fur trims – bonus points for ones dyed in unusual colours. As for details, elegant frog fastenings are having a moment right now too. And when all else fails, you can’t go wrong with a blazer. A capsule wardrobe staple, it instantly elevates any look, whether you’re smartening up leisurewear or need a light layer over a cocktail dress. Not sure where to start? Have no fear; we’ve rounded up the best jackets in womenswear available right now. Best autumn jacket to shop now M&S Faux Leather Funnel Neck Bomber Jacket Made with buttery soft faux leather, you’d never guess M&S’s jacket wasn’t the real deal. The new season bomber sports a deliciously long funnel neck, perfect for nuzzling into when the wind really gets going. You’ll also have deep pockets to stuff the essentials into (so you can go bag-free) plus an elasticated hemline to further block out those chills. As ever, the size range is pleasingly inclusive too, with options from 6 – 22. Buy Now for £68 Never Fully Dressed Burgundy Deer Jacket Give your leopard print pieces a break this season in exchange for another animal print: namely deer. From Never Fully Dressed comes this boxy autumn-ready jacket, finished with super-soft faux fur trims and matching collar. Buy Now for £179 H&M Knot-Button Jacket The versatility of a black bomber elevated with detail du jour, knotted frog fastenings. Style simply with a white tee and your favourite jeans. Buy Now for £27.99 Damson Madder Jerry Reversible Cotton Trench Coat Arguably the jacket of last autumn, Damson Madder is back with its reversible trench coat, now in an all-new colourway. The beige, cream and pale blue checked coat keeps its wide sleeves and shawl-like collar which can be unbuttoned and restyled as a head scarf. Buy Now for £145 H&M Short Trench Coat With Scarf This trench with a matching scarf in weighted tan-hued twill may prove to be the workhorse of your outfits from October to November. Batwing sleeves keep the silhouette loose – perfect for layering – while the single-breast fastening keeps the look streamlined and contemporary. Buy Now for £44.99 Nobody’s Child Red Cord Detail Barn Jacket Step out of the grey or black jacket comfort zone this autumn for deep merlot hues instead. Nobody’s Child makes the case with its corded barn jacket, which comes in a selection of colours including this rich red complemented with darker cuffs and collar. The lightly lined piece is a relaxed fit and comes with a back vent to keep you at a regulated temperature, no matter how many layers you have on underneath. Available in regular and petite fits. Buy Now for £145 Aligne Daphne Waisted Knot Blazer The popularity of a longline blazer shows little sign of waning, but Aligne has given its Daphne bestseller a welcome update with fresh fastenings and bold block colour. The crew neck design is currently on pre-order – prepare to see it absolutely _everywhere _in the coming months. Find it in sizes 4 – 22. Buy Now for £195 Topshop Bomber Mandarin Collar Jacket in Ecru Available in black and this chic ecru tone, Topshop updates the classic bomber with Eastern details, from the Mandarin collar to the knotted frog fastenings. Made from lightweight polyester, it’s the perfect piece to reach for when you’re not entirely sure what the weather is up to. Buy Now for £75 New Look Dark Brown Faux Suede Bubble Hem Jacket In highly tactile suede, you’ll have real trouble keeping your hands off this chocolate coloured bomber from New Look. Delightfully easy to dress up or own, you’ll find us wearing ours with a pair of white jeans and a red Breton stripe jumper. It comes in four other colours with sizes ranging from 6 – 22. Buy Now for £39.99 ASOS DESIGN Gathered Shoulder Leather Look Jacket in Black Dramatic, glamorous 80s cuts are back in a big way this autumn. Channel the era in ASOS’s faux-leather jacket, which features pleats, volume sleeves and a funnel neck. Best accessorised with the biggest pair of sunglasses in your collection. It comes in sizes 4 – 18. Buy Now for £60 Weekday Boxy Fit Faux Fur Jacket in Light Mole If you’re looking to make a real statement, you can’t go wrong with all-over faux fur. The boxy cut features full sleeves with elasticated cuffs and a high collar that you can zip all the way up. No feeling any temperature drops in this baby. The size range spans 4 – 22. Buy Now for £70 Next Brown Animal Print Faux Fur Funnel Neck Zip Through Deer Jacket Underlining the fact that deer print is leading the style pack this season, Next champions the pattern in this faux fur number. The generous collar can be zipped up to create a funnel neck or worn open, mimicking a quarter-zip look. It comes in XS – 2XL Buy Now for £75 By Anthropologie Faux-Fur Jacket When in doubt, monochrome never fails, but have fun with the colour pairing this season in Anthropologie’s playful little number. Made from faux fur, the statement look pairs two trends – deer print and oversized trims. Prepare to stop them in their tracks. Available in sizes 6 – 16. 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