All it takes is the slightest chill in the air, and we're ready to order pumpkin spice lattes, count down to Christmas and, of course, start thinking about coats and jackets. We've all seen that The Frankie Shop khaki quilted jacket-of-dreams (as worn by stylist @karenbritchick below) doing the rounds on Instagram, and most likely at any cool hangout from London to Paris and New York, right? Well, it's no longer available. Much like all the other cult items from the NY brand – including the oversized blazer and that slouchy multi-pocket jumpsuit - it sold out. Fast.
But there is good news. We've found a dead ringer for it that's already been snapped up by some of the most stylish women around.
In the words of influencer Hannah Crosskey, 'Can you believe where this jacket is from!?' The answer: none other than Marks & Spencer. New-in from the latest autumn drop at Per Una, the £55 hero buy deserves to be highlighted as a key item this season.
The oversized silhouette with its diamond-quilt design is the perfect layering tool to see you through those tricky in-between weather days (basically all the time, RN). It's the time of year where we all have no idea whether to wear a summer dress or reach for boots. Our advice? Wear both, along with this trusty cover-up and your top-to-toe autumn look will be complete.
Want to know the best part? The M&S style has a full suite of sizes – 6-24 – available and it's online right now. The even better news is that if you're in the market for khaki quilted jackets in general, you're in luck. We've found a whole host of other new-in styles that will fill the void until winter coat season arrives. From zip-up jackets to oversized and sustainable button-downs, shop them all now from Mango, New Look, Aligne and more...
SHOP: The Best High Street Khaki Quilted Jackets
1 of 7Marks & Spencer, Per Una Padded Collarless Puffer Jacket, £55
We've found the one, and it's an M&S hero buy. In sizes 6-24, it already has an oversized fit but grab it in a couple of sizes up for that supersized look everyone (including Hannah Crosskey) is loving.
2 of 7New Look, Khaki Quilted Zip Jacket, £33.99
New Look has nailed it with this zip-up jacket you're bound to want to take on every autumn walk. If you're in the market for a long version, there's one of these, too.
3 of 7Mango, Satin Quilted Jacket, £59.99
The lilac style has already sold out, no doubt this one is heading for the same fate. Its water-repellant credentials and recycled padding mean it's one you won't want to miss out on.
4 of 7River Island, RI Studio Quilted Jacket, £95
Good news for all, this RI Studio jacket – that sold out immediately for obvious reasons –is back. Currently in all sizes, it's a squishy beauty that will see you through every upcoming weather forecast.
5 of 7Aligne, Ellyse Quilted Jacket, £125
We're all for a sustainable style and this 100% recycled polyester number is a winner all round. Fresh from influencer Brittany Bathgate's edit for Aligne, it also comes in classic black and pastel blue.
6 of 7Pull & Bear, Quilted Jackets With Pockets, £25.99
If you prefer to stick to lighter colours, look no further than Pull & Bear's sage iteration. The cool collarless shape will look brilliant over a shirt dress with chunky boots.
7 of 7Zara, Reversible Quilted Jacket, £49.99
Yes, yes and triple yes to this Zara jacket. It's reversible so it's basically a two-for-one buy that you can turn inside out to wear as a lighter shade khaki cover-up.
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