It's not often an item of clothing stops me in my tracks, being a fashion writer will desensitise you in that respect, but this Whistles jacket did. In fact, I'd go so far to say it might be the autumn jacket for 2026.
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Suede jackets were everywhere this time last year, and if you already own one you're laughing: they're still on top for AW26 too. TOM FORD, Balmain, MM6 Maison Margiela, Tod's, Nili Lotan, Gabriela Hearst, Coach and Simone Rocha; every single label sent buttery soft suede outerwear down their recent runways.
Bombers paired with straight leg jeans, flight jackets with tutus, trenches with tassels, Afghan coats with lace, barn jackets with dresses, the styling was endless.
And that's exactly what makes this Whistles offering stand out to me. There are infinite outfit possibilities.
Thanks to its clean-cut shape – straight up and down silhouette, simple zip fastening, zip cuffs and a spread collar – you could lean into the simplicity with a classic jeans and a T-shirt look, or take note from some of Fashion Week's street style stars and counter the tan hue with canary yellow, tomato red or cobalt blue.
Yes, it's still only August and, yes, we're still experiencing +20°C weather, but you wouldn't leave shopping for your winter wedding guest dresses until the 1st December – would you? So why not start thinking about your outerwear before it's too late?
- Hip-length.
- Straight, regular fit.
- Made from 100% suede leather.
- In the light brown colour that triumphed last autumn and experienced a revival in the spring.
- Available in sizes UK 4-20.
- Has pockets.
It's more than fair to say this is an investment piece. At £379, I'd forgive you for pausing before making an impulse purchase – I'm also giving it a long hard think. That said, given last year's suede trend and how quickly everything sold out, don't wait too long.
Save when you shop this Whistles jacket with these Whistles discount codes at checkout.
For more from Glamour UK's Senior Commerce Writer Georgia Trodd, follow her on Instagram @georgiatrodd.
