If there's one outerwear piece to take you from autumn through to winter, it's a quilted jacket. You've definitely come across the sell-out style by The Frankie Shop when scrolling Instagram. Despite dropping in 2021, it's still in high demand and has led to so many high-street lookalikes. The cult quilted jacket is lightweight and collarless with an oversized fit - the perfect layering piece.
- The original quilted jacket: Frankie Shop Quilted Padded Ripstop Jacket, £255 / $365
- The Frankie Shop lookalike: Weekday Quilted Jacket, £75 / $130
- The trending quilted jacket: M&S Feather & Down Zig Zag Quilted Jacket, £90 / $205
- The chocolate brown quilted jacket: H&M Quilted Jacket, £44.99 / $54.99
- The red quilted jacket: Boden Fitzrovia Quilted Cord Jacket, £149 / $199
- The hooded quilted jacket: Uniqlo PUFFERTECH Parka, £69.90
How to style a quilted jacket
Super versatile, I wear mine over jeans, wide-leg trousers, athleisure, or even a daytime midi dress, the options are endless.
© @_jessicaskyeJessica Skye has worn the Frankie Shop style for years. I love this off-duty ensemble with leggings, chunky Axel Arigato trainers and oversized sunnies. You can also pair a quilted jacket to perfection with wide-leg jeans and a casual tee.
© @jeanne_andreaaJeanne Ménard put a Parisian twist on the look, wearing a more fitted cream quilted jacket with a baby blue sweater and trending ballet flats.
© JANE BARLOWEven Princess Kate loves a quilted jacket, stepping out in a check designer piece by Burberry with flared jeans and Reiss Chelsea boots for a royal engagement in 2023.
How I chose the best quilted jackets
- Brands: I've only included quilted jackets from HELLO!'s most loved and trusted fashion brands, adding new-in pieces where possible.
- Price: You'll find options for a range of budgets, from affordable M&S styles to designer Toteme pieces.
- Design: These aren't your regular puffer jackets, everything included in this edit comes in the cult quilted style.
The best quilted jackets to shop this season
Frankie Shop Quilted Padded Ripstop Jacket
© The Frankie ShopEditor's Note:
The original Frankie Shop jacket is always hard to get hold of, but it's just dropped back in stock at NMyTheresa. Made from durable green ripstop fabric that's padded for warmth, it has a roomy silhouette with front flap pockets.
M&S Feather & Down Zig Zag Quilted Jacket
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This M&S funnel neck quilted jacket just dropped back in stock after quickly selling out earlier this month. Available in beige or navy, it comes with a drawcord waist, fleece-lined pockets, and also features the brand's smart water-repellent Stormwear™ technology to keep you dry.
H&M Quilted Jacket
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H&M's padded jacket in quilted cotton canvas comes in both chocolate brown and black. It features a corduroy collar, a zip down the front, patch front pockets and gently dropped shoulders.
Mango Oversized Quilted Down Anorak
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Mango's quilted jacket is another chic option. The pastel shade gives it a 2025 refresh and I love the oversized cut. It comes with a front snap button closure and inner lining.
Weekday Quilted Jacket
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Weekday just dropped this collarless quilted jacket that's so similar to the Frankie Shop style for a fraction of the price. Cut to a relaxed fit, it also features a button placket and side pockets.
Nobody's Child Burgundy Collared Quilted Jacket
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I love the rich burgundy shade of Nobody's Child's quilted jacket for the new season. Unlike many others, this one comes with a collar. It also features patch pockets and button fastenings.
Uniqlo PUFFERTECH Parka
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This popular Uniqlo jacket features diamond quilting and a drop shoulder cut. The padding has been made with hollow yarn that traps the air for extra warmth, while the water-repellent finish protects from rain - plus it comes with pockets and a hood. Choose from seven stylish colours.
Boden Fitzrovia Quilted Cord Jacket
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Made from 100% cotton, Boden's quilted cord jacket is comfy, lightweight and cosy. It comes in this fiery red colour with contrast piping and a map of London lining to finish.
Whistles Khaki Ida Short Quilted Coat
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Whistles' timeless short quilted jacket is made from water-resistant lightweight fabric. It comes in two shades and looks just as stylish with wide-leg jeans or a mini skirt.
& Other Stories Quilted Stand-Collar Jacket
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& Other Stories' new quilted jacket has a cool oversized cut with a diamond quilted finish in a chic neutral shade. It comes with a small stand collar as well as two practical welt pockets.
Toteme Drop Shoulder Quilted Jacket
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Toteme's quilted jacket combines style and practicality. Made from a durable waterproof recycled-shell, its slightly oversized and can also be layered under coats for those ultra cold days.
Free People Dolman Quilted Jacket
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Free People's Dolman Jacket is a celebrity favourite, seen on the likes of Emma Roberts, Vanessa Hudgens and Hilary Duff. Available in seven different shades, it's made from a super soft, breathable fabric and has an effortless relaxed fit.
