The Best 2024 Jackets for Men and How to Wear Them

The Overshirt

The thinnest of our jacket collection, the overshirt is a versatile jacket choice that can be worn alone on autumnal afternoons but can also be layered up for extra warmth in the depths of winter. The overshirt's origins lie in workwear and military gear, with its utility roots living on in its pockets and button-down fastening. Today, the overshirt is a killer combination of layering potential and suave tailoring.

This Fred Perry number is made of 100% cotton making for a soft and breathable wearing experience, priming it for layering. With a smart collar and classic check pattern, it is primed to stick around in your wardrobe year upon year. It is easy to style, and is happiest paired with jeans, or smart trousers with both trainers and smart shoes making sense alongside it, depending on what vibe you want to give off. The choice is yours.

Lightweight Jackets

Turning the temperature up a little, we arrive at the overshirt's big brother, the lightweight jacket. Traversing blazers, fleece jackets, liners and track jackets, the lightweight jacket has many faces. Its ideal for those bright winter days when you're walking in-between sun and shadow, or for throwing over a knit as a sharper outer-layer. Grab your jacket, scarf, and sunnies and you're winter-walk-ready. 

This Universal Works Twill Baker's Jacket is the dream blend between a chore jacket and a blazer. In this khaki colourway it works as a subversive basic, with the deconstructionist button hole and multi-layer pockets adding depth and strong visual flavours. In 100% cotton twill, there's more than meets the eye to this jacket that'll keep you warm and smart all season long. 

Bomber Jackets 

Initially named flight jackets, the bomber jacket was born with the purpose of keeping US Army pilots warm in the uninsulated cockpits of early fighter jets. Its safe to say you'll stay toasty with your feet on the ground in one of these, but if you do want to reach for the stars this season, one of these bad boys will have you covered.

Our top pick bomber jacket for 2024 comes from Carhartt WIP in the form of the Brown Ducks Bomber. The rib-knit collar twinned with the funky graphic patches make for a a comfortable and stylish affair, topped off with the brown ducks lettering on the back prompting dreams of Americana. Throw over jeans and a hoodie for a warm look where your jacket is the outfit. 

Vest and Gilets 

On a temperate par with the bomber jacket, we have arrived at the gilet. Like with your ripped jeans, a gilet might have your grandparent commenting that half of your clothing is missing for the umpteenth time, but it'll be worth it when you're layered to perfection. The lack of arms is intended to promote movement whilst keeping the core warm, so that you're not always so swaddled on winter days. Don't get us wrong, there's nothing wrong with being cosy, but sometimes it is just not practical.

Our top pick vest is the Carhartt WIP Balto Vest. With a water repellent outer-layer and pockets for days, it rings true to the gilet/vests's utilitarian purpose. Styling is made easy in this graphite colour, and the adjustable waistband makes for a tailored-to-perfection look. Get those arms out this winter. 

Windbreakers 

The return of arms comes with the trusty windbreakers. Our collection is better than those coat-in-a-bag situations your Mum used to make you wear (what was with those? They didn't even work). With brands like Dickies and Polo Ralph Lauren, our luxury windbreakers are worth a gander. 

This Columbia Inner Limits III Jacket is a prime example of a windbreaker done well, hence it's position as one of our Best 2024 Men's Jackets. Featuring Omni-Tech technology, this jacket is fully seam-sealed to keep your heat in and the damp out. With an adjustable hood and cuffs, Columbia have crafted a jacket that is uniquely yours. 

Quilted Jackets 

Another key layering piece, the quilted jacket is ace for stowing underneath waterproofs, bombers, and thinner jackets to add an extra layer of protection against the British chill. The beauty of them being that if you're too hot mid-walk, it can be removed and carried without fuss considering most are light as a feather. Featuring renowned brands like BOSS and Aquascutum, our quilted jacket collection is full to the brim with winter layering options that'll keep you warm and stylish. Check it out, you know you want to. 

This C.P. Company number is begging to be layered under a waterproof or blazer, with the button-down detailing shining through. Constructed using Primaloft silver wadding, it is highly breathable whilst retaining all that body heat you've drummed up. Plus, as you can see, its rather dashing. 

Puffer Jackets 

We've finally arrived at the big dog of men's jackets: the Puffer Coat. Invented out of necessity by Australian mountaineer George Finch for an Everest expedition, it's fair to say that this will keep you toasty on our very grey, but comparatively warm British Island. Since then, puffer jackets have gained notoriety in the Hip-Hop scene, but most continue to buy them for Finch's reason of utility. Wrap up warm in one from our collection this season. 

This Aquascutum khaki puffer is the very essence of an elevated essential. With the high chin guard and large hood, it is cosiness incarnate. Packing the secret check lining, this coat is full of extra little details to make your day a bit easier, and a lot more stylish.