If there's one outerwear piece to take you from autumn through to spring, it's a quilted jacket. You've definitely come across the sell-out style by The Frankie Shop when scrolling Instagram, and despite dropping in 2021, it's still in high demand.
The cult quilted jacket is lightweight and collarless with an oversized fit - the perfect layering piece. It also inspired countless high street lookalikes, so I've found the best quilted jackets available to shop this season.
- The original quilted jacket: Frankie Shop Quilted Padded Ripstop Jacket, £255 / $365
- The oversized quilted jacket: & Other Stories Padded Quilt Jacket, £115 / $129
- The longline quilted jacket: Nobody's Child Green Quilted Tie Belt Coat, £139 / $268
- The hooded quilted jacket: Uniqlo PUFFERTECH Parka, £69.90
- The chocolate brown quilted jacket:H&M Quilted Jacket, £44.99 / $54.99
- The red quilted jacket: Boden Fitzrovia Quilted Cord Jacket, £149 / $199
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 outfit with leggings, chunky Axel Arigato trainers and oversized sunnies. You can also pair a quilted jacket 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 H&M 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.
& Other Stories Padded Quilt Jacket
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& Other Stories' new quilted jacket has a cool oversized silhouette with a diamond quilted finish and padding for added warmth. It comes complete with a wide open collar, hidden press buttons down the front and a fabric tie belt to cinch your waist.
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.
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.
Nobody's Child Green Quilted Tie Belt Coat
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The longline length and extra padding make Nobody's Child's quilted jacket ideal for this freezing cold weather. It comes with an oversized collar, side pockets and a tie-style belt.
Weekday Quilted Jacket
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Weekday has 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.
Sweaty Betty On The Move Parka
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I find Sweaty Betty pieces so durable. If you love their activewear don't miss this quilted parka on sale with 50% off. It features lightweight padding, a hood, pockets and a double ended zip.
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.
Uniqlo PUFFERTECH Long Coat
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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.
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
© Free PeopleEditor's Note:
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.
