First made a fashion It-girl item by Coco Chanel in the 1950s, a tweed jacket remains a truly timeless piece. Still synonymous with the French fashion house, they've also been seen on the runways at the likes of Balmain, Celine and Isabel Marant.
Once worn by Princess Diana and Brigitte Bardot, in more recent years a cropped tweed Chanel jacket has been the style to be seen in, spotted on everyone from Princess Kate to Kate Moss. So it's no wonder the high street has been awash with similar pieces.
Looking for a new jacket to wear during this unpredictable summer weather and through the transitioning seasons? A bouclé style piece will dress up your off-duty denim or complete your occasionwear. I've even seen Miu Miu proving its versatility by pairing tweed jackets with athlesiure on the runway.
Royals and celebrities wearing cropped tweed jackets
Of course French fashionista Camille Charriere has stepped out in a Chanel jacket, pictured above outside the runway show in Paris, while Katie Holmes made a case for a bolder shade wearing a statement red piece from the AW19 collection. Meghan Markle chose a chic black style by Celine to wear to the Invictus Games in 2022, while Elsa Hosk took to the streets of Paris, looking amazing in this Chanel-inspired cream cropped jacket by Marcéla London.
The trending must-have
Back in 2022, the Duchess of Sussex stepped out at the Invictus Games wearing a cropped black tweed jacket with gold buttons by Celine, which she paired with high-waisted jeans by Moussy Vintage, a crossbody bag also by Celine, and two-tone ballet flats by Chanel. Meghan perfectly demonstrated how a cropped tweed jacket can be used to dress up and add a touch of sophistication to the most casual outfits. Below you'll find very similar pieces from Abercrombie, Arket and more.
How to style a cropped jacket
As well as the classic jeans and white t-shirt combination (an eternal fail-safe), I'd wear a cropped Chanel-style jacket to elevate a little black dress. I also love how Elsa has styled her cream jacket with a pair of wide-leg trousers and chunky gold jewellery, for a look that's ideal for the office.
How I chose the best cropped jackets
- Style: All of these cropped jackets have the iconic Chanel vibe, with a tweed, bouclé or similar knitted finish.
- Brands: I've only included pieces from fashion brands known, loved and trusted by the HELLO! shopping team.
- Price: Everything in this edit is more affordable than the original, but I've included jackets for a range of budgets from £44 at H&M to £298 at Reformation.
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- Sizes available: XXS-4XL
- Colours available: White, Black, Red
With its frayed hems and subtle shimmer buttons, I love this new cropped tweed jacket from Mango. Available in sizes XXS-4XL, it's also one of the most inclusive I've found on the high street.
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& Other Stories Buttoned Bouclé Jacket
- Sizes available: EUR 32-44
- Colours available: Black
& Other Stories boucle jacket features four silver-toned buttons down the front and buttoned functional pockets and cuffs. The wool-blend piece pairs perfectly with denim and could be worn through every season.
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- Sizes available: UK 6-24
- Colours available: Cream, Navy
Marks & Spencer's trending cropped textured jacket is getting five-star reviews across the board. Available in two chic colours, cream and navy, its made from pure cotton and features classic gold hardware and a sleek collarless silhouette.
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- Sizes available: XS-XL
- Colours available: Pink, Blue
I'm getting Jackie Kennedy vibes from this gorgeous pink cropped jacket by Reformation (which is also available in blue). The slim-fitting tweed-style piece is made from a wool blend, has gold hardware, and looks amazing styled with the matching shorts.
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- Sizes available: XXS-XL
- Colours available: Black, White
For an ultra cropped style, H&M has this cosy bouclé-weave jacket. It's fully lined and features frayed edges, subtle shoulder pads, and decorative buttons.
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Self Portrait Cropped Denim-Tweed Jacket
- Sizes available: UK 4-16
- Colours available: Denim blue
For a Chanel-style designer cropped jacket, Self Portrait has this piece in denim blue that looks so chic as part of the co-ord and is far more affordable. It has metallic black trims outlining the pockets, glossy oversized buttons and padded shoulders for structure.
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4th & Reckless Bouxy Bouclé Jacket
- Sizes available: UK 6-18
- Colours available: Cream
Another coveted co-ord is this one from 4th & Reckless. The jacket has a cool boxy cropped cut with double rows of gold-toned buttons. I love it styled as part of a skirt suit.
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- Sizes available: UK 6-20
- Colours available: Pink
Add some colour to your jacket collection with this pink style from LK Bennett. Crafted in Europe from Italian tweed using recycled cotton, wear it with jeans or wide leg trousers.
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- Sizes available: XXS-XL
- Colours available: Black, Cream
I love Abercrombie for staple pieces, and this top-rated cropped jacket is so similar to Meghan Markle's Celine piece, with a high street price tag. The collarless jacket comes in a soft tweed fabric, with gold buttons, a curved hem and two front pockets.
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- Sizes available: UK 6-18
- Colours available: Dogtooth, Cream
Made from a bouclé fabric, River Island's cropped jacket is the classy piece you need in your wardrobe. Ideal to wear to the office, it has a collarless cut, decorative pockets and silver button fastenings.
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ME+EM Tweed Short Sleeve Crop Jacket
- Sizes available: UK 4-18
- Colours available: Ochre, Cream
If you're shopping for a cropped jacket in a summer-ready shade, ME+EM has this gorgeous textured jacket in ochre. Made from luxury Italian tweed, it features short sleeves, functional pockets and a collar.
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- Sizes available: EUR 34-44
- Colours available: Black
Arket's tweed jacket has contrasting detail and a bouclé finish, making it a dead ringer for Chanel's iconic style. It has a regular fit, button closure and features raw edges at the bottom hem and cuffs.
