Carla Challis
The shacket - also known as the the transitional jacket of dreams that you need! Shop the best shackets for women and shirt jackets from the high street for your autumn fashion, from M&S, ASOS, Mango & more
The shirt jacket – or shacket – is the transitional jacket of dreams. Part jacket, part shirt, it’ll answer all your style needs as it was made for layering over loungewear, tees and AW dresses too. Chilly autumnal morning? Grab your shacket and go! It's an autumn fashion essential, if you ask us.
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Since the shacket trend exploded on the high street, it’s graduated from traditional checked or beige shacket to shackets in shearling, jersey, cord, boucle, brights and leather too. From H&M to New Look, shop the best shackets on the high street…
Tweed Shacket, £59, River Island
River Island's shacket is a smart alternative with tweed fabric and fancy buttons.
Miss Selfridge pink shacket, £42, ASOS
Is there a prettier colour than this candy pink shacket? We think not.
ANYDAY Borg shacket, £28, John Lewis & Partners
Another pretty pink, the ANYDAY shacket comes in candy floss pastel or black and is fluffy for extra warmth.
Denim shacket, £15, New Look
When is a denim jacket not a denim jacket? When it's this easy to wear oversized version.
Satin shacket, £35, Warehouse
Look for lighter materials too, like Warehouse's satin shacket for a glam version.
Leather shacket, £59, Marks & Spencer
This leather-look shacket is super for autumn. Layer over a light roll neck.
Leopard Shacket, £279, AllSaints
We are especially loving the funky leopard print on this shacket.
Quilted jersey shacket, £64.60, Boden
This shacket has a quilted finish to tap into the quilted jacket trend we can't get enough of.
Brushed Wool Shacket, £120, & Other Stories
For something cosier, this shacket is a little thicker than cotton shackets.
Handmade Fringed jacket, £169.99, Mango
This would be a great festival cover-up, but no festival? No problem - bring the vibe to the pub instead.
Folk Print Shacket, £69.99, Gandy's
Another brilliant festival shacket, the folk-inspired print makes this piece look far more expensive than the £70 price tag.
Leopard print shacket, £165, Ted Baker
If checks or a plain shacket aren't for you, go for leopard print - it is a neutral, after all!
ONLY plaid shacket, £60, New Look
The bright pink check is such a fresh look, especially with stonewash jeans and a crisp white tee.
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Suede shacket, £35, JD Williams
This suede shacket has a hippy autumnal vibe to it that we're loving.
Fluffy shacket, £34.99, H&M
Wrap up in this fluffy overshirt for the cutest of dog walking attire.
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White shacket, £20, H&M
Nothing says clean aesthetic like a tonal, all cream outfit. Layer this over cream jeans and chunky boots.
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