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 winter 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 Textured Jacket
- The red cropped jacket: LK Bennett Alexa Tweed Jacket
- The metallic cropped jacket: Veronica Beard Sumira Tweed Jacket
Royals and celebrities wearing cropped tweed jackets
Of course French fashionista Camille Charriere loves a Chanel jacket, pictured above outside the runway show in Paris. Katie Holmes made a case for a bolder shade wearing a statement red piece from the AW19 collection, and Elsa Hosk took to the streets of Paris, looking amazing in this Chanel-inspired cream cropped jacket by Marcéla London.
Back in 2022, the Duchess of Sussex stepped out at the Invictus Games wearing a cropped black tweed jacket with gold buttons by Celine. She paired it 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.
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025
© @kyliejennerKylie Jenner wore a cropped tweed Chanel jacket and matching mini skirt at the spring/summer 2025 couture presentation in Paris in January. She accessorised with patent block heels and a quilted vanity case.
The show was an array of tweed in dopamine boosting iridescent pastels, from mint green to fondant pink and lemon yellow.
How to style a cropped jacket
As well as a classic jeans and white t-shirt combination, 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 £42 at H&M to £748 at Veronica Beard.
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H&M Bouclé Jacket
Editor's Note:
From the cool boxy cut to the embellished buttons, I love everything about this bouclé-weave jacket from H&M. It's fully lined and features decorative pockets at the front.
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M&S Textured Jacket with Wool
Editor's Note:
Marks & Spencer's popular cropped textured jacket gets five-star reviews across the board for its comfort and flattering cut. Made from a cosy wool blend, it has a slim, collarless silhouette.
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Mango Pocket Tweed Jacket
Editor's Note:
With its double-breasted style and gold hardware, this cropped tweed jacket from Mango looks so much more expensive than its price tag. Available in sizes XXS-4XL, it's also one of the most inclusive on the high street.
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Sandro Cropped Bouclé Jacket
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Sandro's short, structured jacket is made from a bouclé wool fabric in a chic cream shade. It features a round collar, flap pockets, and decorative buttons.
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Veronica Beard Sumira Metallic Tweed Jacket
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Meghan Markle-favourite Veronica Beard just dropped this gorgeous cropped jacket crafted from Italian stretch cotton with a metallic tweed finish. It features a collarless, boxy silhouette, gold cabochon buttons, and a braided trim. There's also a coordinating skirt available.
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Zara Short Bouclé Jacket
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Available as part of a skirt suit, this bouclé jacket by Zara is an easy way to look so chic in winter whites. It has a boxy cropped cut and embellished silver buttons.
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New Look Bouclé Crop Jacket
Editor's Note:
New Look perfectly demonstrates how well a cropped bouclé jacket pairs with wide-leg jeans. Reviews say it's amazing quality for the price.
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LK Bennett Alexa Tweed Jacket
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Add some colour to your new season coat collection with this red textured jacket from LK Bennett. Crafted in Europe from Italian tweed using 100% cotton, it features plaited rope trims and gold buttons.
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Reformation Marin Jacket
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I'm getting Jackie Kennedy vibes from this gorgeous cropped jacket by Reformation. The slim-fitting textured piece is made from a wool blend, has gold hardware, and looks amazing styled with the matching skirt.
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& Other Stories Buttoned Bouclé Jacket
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& 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 winter.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Collarless Tweed Jacket
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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.
