The 7 Best Jackets to Wear With Jeans This Winter

While you can always rely on the street style crowd to deliver plenty of innovative styling combinations, sometimes the most classic pairings are what really stand out in the post-show scrum. Many fashion editors adopt a ‘jeans and jacket’ uniform to navigate a busy schedule, as this pairing always looks polished and put together in a hurry. Plus, subtle tweaks to the silhouette of your jeans or to the style of blazer can help make it a more fashion-forward proposition.

Now we’re in Milan, there are a number of jeans and jacket pairings that we keep spotting outside of the shows and that you can wear now and in the depths of winter (with the addition of some strategic extra layers). Chocolate brown is undoubtedly the shade of the season and supple leather jackets, whether it’s a bomber or oversized biker, look even more expensive when realised in deep cocoa shades. Meanwhile, Miu Miu’s autumn/winter 2025 collection has only increased our love for toffee-hued suede jackets, while sporty track jackets continue to define the London aesthetic thanks to Wales Bonner.

Keep reading for seven jackets that fashion editors will be wearing with jeans this winter, both at fashion week and for more low-key weekend plans.

The Best Winter Jackets to Wear With Jeans:

1. Suede Jackets

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Style Notes: Suede jackets have long been an autumn essential, however they have had a revival in recent seasons thanks to brands such as Miu Miu, Prada and Saint Laurent. When it comes to luxury brands, Nour Hammour is known as the ultimate investment piece, with toffee-hued bomber jackets that have a subtle nod to the ’70s. On the high street, Reiss’ funnel-neck bomber is quickly becoming a fashion editor favourite, while Arket’s rich chocolate over shirt with a barn jacket silhouette is worthy of all of the hype.

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2. Denim Jackets

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Style Notes: Denim jackets are a year-round classic, however they can work particularly well as a layering piece, worn underneath an oversized wool coat or boxy trench. You can keep things simple with a blue denim shirt-style jacket, or lots of designers have been putting playful twists on this wardrobe classic — Isabel Marant nods to the ‘80s with its cocoon-shaped jacket with fleece lining, while Cos’s beige take will appeal to minimalists. Don’t be afraid of mixing washes when it comes to styling with jeans.

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3. Brown Leather

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Style Notes: I would argue that the leading jacket trend for autumn/winter 2025 is a chocolate brown leather jacket, as seen at Hermès, Victoria Beckham and Saint Laurent. Brown has taken over black this winter, as rich mocha and mahogany shades are undoubtedly the dominant hue of the season, and it’s a colour that only looks more indulgent when realised in supple leather. Pair with classic wash blue jeans and a pair of loafers and you have a street style-approved look to see you through the next six months.

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4. Cropped Trench

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Style Notes: This is a jacket trend endorsed by The Row for autumn/winter 2025 — and if there’s one thing The Row is good at, it’s spawning a series of copycats. Phoebe Philo has also had a micro trench moment, helping this look to become a street style regular this autumn. Burberry, never ones to miss a trench opportunity, has naturally delivered a beautiful cropped, micro trench in chocolate brown, while Cos, H&M and the Frankie Shop all have jackets for under £300.

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5. Sporty Track Jacket

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Style Notes: Sportswear continues to infiltrate our wardrobes for autumn/winter 20205, with varsity and retro-style track jackets taking pole position. London-based designer Wales Bonner has cornered the track jacket market with its zip-up styles, that are lightweight enough to be layered under any coat. This style of jacket looks best when worn with baggy, oversized jeans, making it an ideal winter weekend pairing.

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6. Bomber Jacket

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Style Notes: Bomber jackets are a trusted wardrobe staple, however their popularity is on the up thanks to the likes of Saint Laurent, Frankie Shop and Nour Hammour that have made this silhouette their signature. As mentioned above, leather and suede bombers are flying off the shelves this autumn, but you also can’t beat a more practical, splash-proof shell or padded style. Whatever denim tribe you belong to, jeans and a bomber is a trusted double act.

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7. Blazer

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Style Notes: And finally, we have the jacket that is probably worn with jeans the most — a blazer. The tailored construction helps to elevate denim and make it work for most occasions, from a work meeting to a special dinner to brunch with friends. Although you can never go wrong with a black double-breasted style, if you’re looking for something more trend-driven we suggest a collarless iteration like the below from Toteme, a sculpted hourglass silhouette or a boxy single-breasted style that has a vintage Armani feel.

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