First made a fashion It-girl item by Coco Chanel in the 1950s, a tweed jacket remains a truly timeless piece. Still synonymous with the French fashion house, they've also been seen on the runways at the likes of Balmain, Celine and Isabel Marant.
Once worn by Princess Diana and Brigitte Bardot, in more recent years a cropped tweed Chanel jacket has been the style to be seen in, spotted on everyone from Princess Kate to Kate Moss. So it's no wonder the high street has been awash with similar pieces.
Looking for a new jacket to wear during this unpredictable autumn weather and through the transitioning seasons? A bouclé style piece will dress up your off-duty denim or complete your occasionwear. I've even seen Miu Miu proving its versatility by pairing tweed jackets with athlesiure on the runway.
- The cream cropped jacket: H&M Bouclé Jacket
- The black cropped jacket: M&S Collection Tweed Collarless Short Jacket
- The burgundy cropped jacket: River Island Cropped Bouclé Jacket
- The bright cropped jacket: LK Bennett Alexa Bright Green Tweed Jacket
- The designer cropped jacket: Self Portrait Cropped Denim-Tweed Jacket
Royals and celebrities wearing cropped tweed jackets
Of course French fashionista Camille Charriere has stepped out in a Chanel jacket, pictured above outside the runway show in Paris, while Katie Holmes made a case for a bolder shade wearing a statement red piece from the AW19 collection. Meghan Markle chose a chic black style by Celine to wear to the Invictus Games in 2022, while Elsa Hosk took to the streets of Paris, looking amazing in this Chanel-inspired cream cropped jacket by Marcéla London.
The trending must-have
Back in 2022, the Duchess of Sussex stepped out at the Invictus Games wearing a cropped black tweed jacket with gold buttons by Celine, which she paired with high-waisted jeans by Moussy Vintage, a crossbody bag also by Celine, and two-tone ballet flats by Chanel. Meghan perfectly demonstrated how a cropped tweed jacket can be used to dress up and add a touch of sophistication to the most casual outfits.
How to style a cropped jacket
As well as the classic jeans and white t-shirt combination (an eternal fail-safe), I'd wear a cropped Chanel-style jacket to elevate a little black dress or mini skirt. I also love how Elsa has styled her cream jacket with a pair of wide-leg trousers and chunky gold jewellery.
How I chose the best cropped jackets
- Style: All of these cropped jackets have the iconic Chanel vibe, with a tweed, bouclé or similar knitted finish.
- Brands: I've only included pieces from fashion brands known, loved and trusted by the HELLO! shopping team.
- Price: Everything in this edit is more affordable than the original, but I've included jackets for a range of budgets from £44 at H&M to £298 at Reformation.
1/11
M&S Collection Tweed Collarless Short Jacket
Editor's Note:
Marks & Spencer's popular cropped textured jacket gets five-star reviews across the board. Made from pure cotton, it features classic gold hardware and a sleek collarless silhouette.
2/11
H&M Bouclé Jacket
Editor's Note:
From the cool boxy cut to the embellished buttons, I love everything about this bouclé-weave jacket that's just dropped at H&M. It's fully lined and features decorative pockets at the front.
3/11
River Island Cropped Bouclé Jacket
Editor's Note:
River Island's cropped bouclé jacket is the burgundy piece you need in your new season wardrobe. The trending piece has a collarless cut and gold button fastenings.
4/11
Mango Pocket Tweed Jacket
Editor's Note:
With its frayed hems and subtle shimmer buttons, I love this cropped tweed jacket from Mango. Available in sizes XXS-4XL, it's also one of the most inclusive I've found on the high street. Shop it in cream, black, brown or red.
5/11
& Other Stories Buttoned Bouclé Jacket
Editor's Note:
& Other Stories bouclé jacket features four silver-toned buttons down the front and buttoned functional pockets and cuffs. The wool-blend piece looks so good with denim and is warm enough for the autumn/winter season.
6/11
LK Bennett Alexa Tweed Jacket
Editor's Note:
Add some colour to your new season coat collection with this vibrant green textured jacket from LK Bennett. Crafted in Europe from Italian tweed using 100% cotton, I'd wear it with wide-leg jeans or trousers.
7/11
4th & Reckless Boxy Bouclé Jacket
Editor's Note:
Available as part of a skirt suit, this bouclé jacket by 4th & Reckless is an easy win this winter. It has a boxy cropped cut with double rows of gold-toned buttons.
8/11
Self Portrait Cropped Denim-Tweed Jacket
Editor's Note:
For a Chanel-style designer cropped jacket, Self Portrait has this piece in denim blue that looks so chic as part of the co-ord and is far more affordable. It has metallic black trims outlining the pockets, glossy oversized buttons and padded shoulders for structure.
9/11
Reformation Marin Jacket
Editor's Note:
I'm getting Jackie Kennedy vibes from this gorgeous cropped jacket by Reformation. The slim-fitting texturd piece is made from a wool blend, has gold hardware, and looks amazing styled with the matching skirt.
10/11
Abercrombie & Fitch Collarless Tweed Jacket
Editor's Note:
I love Abercrombie for staple pieces, and this top-rated cropped jacket comes in black, grey, and cream. It's made from a soft tweed fabric, with gold buttons, a curved hem and two front pockets.
11/11
New Look Bouclé Crop Jacket
Editor's Note:
New Look perfectly demonstrates how well a cropped bouclé jacket pairs with a mini skirt. I'd add a pair of loafers to this preppy ensemble.
