Winter is the season when jackets really come into their own. At any other time of year, a jacket is simply a layering device, thrown over the top of an outfit to get you from A to B and keep you warm in between. However, when the thermostat drops, layers become crucial to any and every outfit (unless you want to freeze, and we most certainly do not).
The T-shirt and jeans you wore in spring can be instantly updated come cold weather with the addition of a statement jacket. Not only will it provide much-needed and welcome warmth, it effortlessly transforms your look from casual to considered, polished and sophisticated. Depending on your jacket of choice, you could also throw it on over the top of a thin knit or cardigan for added cool.
This Mango faux-leather jacket with pockets delivers on all of the above and more. Featuring a notched lapel collar with a short-line straight silhouette hitting at the hip, two large front flap pockets complete the design.
In this season’s most popular colour trend, the boxy number looks far more expensive than its £59.99 price tag thanks to the rich burgundy hue. If you’re more of a minimalist, the style is also available in black which makes for a classic, timeless addition to any wardrobe.
We'll be wearing with denim at weekends, over shirts and paired with tailoring for work and even atop our party dresses for the many social events happening this festive season. There’s no reason this can’t be a hero item in your spring wardrobe too, even if it is just worn as a light layer with your T-shirt and jeans.
Either way, consider this the chicest way to wear burgundy right now.
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
