If there's one outerwear piece to take you through the transitional seasons, it's a quilted jacket. You've definitely come across the sell-out style by The Frankie Shop when scrolling Instagram, and despite dropping in 2021, it's still in high demand.
The cult quilted jacket is lightweight and collarless with an oversized fit - the perfect layering piece. It also inspired countless high street lookalikes, so I've found the best quilted jackets available to shop this season.
- The cult favourite quilted jacket: Frankie Shop Quilted Padded Ripstop Jacket, £245 / $285
- The quilted bomber jacket: M&S Quilted Waisted Bomber Jacket, £65 / $129
- The cream quilted jacket: Mango Contrast Piping Quilted Jacket, £89.99 / $149.99
- The printed quilted jacket: Rixo Earla Coat, £325 / $495
- The hooded quilted jacket: Zara Hooded Quilted Jacket, £49.99 / $79.90
How to style a quilted jacket
Super versatile, I wear mine over jeans, wide-leg trousers, athleisure, or even a daytime midi dress, the options are endless.
© @_jessicaskyeJessica Skye has worn the Frankie Shop style for years. I love this off-duty outfit with leggings, chunky Axel Arigato trainers and oversized sunnies. You can also pair a quilted jacket with wide-leg jeans and a casual tee.
© @jeanne_andreaaJeanne Ménard put a Parisian twist on the look, wearing a more fitted cream quilted jacket with a baby blue sweater and ballet flats.
© JANE BARLOWEven Princess Kate loves a quilted jacket, stepping out in a check designer piece by Burberry with flared jeans and Reiss Chelsea boots for a royal engagement in 2023.
How I chose the best quilted jackets
- Brands: I've only included quilted jackets from Best Quality Designer Handbag 's most loved and trusted brands, adding new-in pieces where possible.
- Price: You'll find options for a range of budgets, from affordable H&M styles to designer Toteme pieces.
- Design: These aren't your regular puffer jackets, everything included in this edit comes in the cult quilted style.
The best quilted jackets to shop this season
Frankie Shop Quilted Padded Ripstop Jacket
© The Frankie ShopEditor's Note:
The original Frankie Shop jacket can be hard to get hold of, but it's currently in stock at MyTheresa. Made from durable green ripstop fabric that's padded for warmth, it has a roomy silhouette with front flap pockets.
M&S Quilted Waisted Bomber Jacket
Editor's Note:
Marks & Spencer's new season quilted bomber jacket has a dropped shoulder cut and a drawstring waist so you can change the silhouette. It has a subtle ribbed collar, a zip-up front, and comes in the classic khaki shade.
Mango Contrast Piping Quilted Jacket
Editor's Note:
I'm obsessed with this new quilted jacket that's just dropped at Mango. It has a cool oversized cut, a cream shade that's perfect for spring and contrasting piping for a Chanel feel. It's cut with a collar and has two patch pockets on the front.
H&M Quilted Jacket
Editor's Note:
H&M's new collarless quilted jacket comes in this chic cream shade. Fully lined and lightly padded with a stylish curved hem, it's exactly the right amount of cosy. I love it paired with white jeans for the new season.
Zara Hooded Quilted Jacket
Editor's Note:
For a piece that's as practical as it is stylish, I love this new quilted jacket from Zara. Made from water-repellent fabric, it has a hood and a high neck, and it's padded for extra warmth. It also comes with an adjustable drawstring waist and two welt front pockets.
Cos Gathered Quilted Down Jacket
Editor's Note:
COS does the best capsule pieces and this quilted jacket is one you'll wear on repeat. Made from a nylon-cotton blend, it has a relaxed fit and is padded with down for comfort and warmth. It's also available in black and pink.
FatFace Fleur Embroidered Quilted Jacket
Editor's Note:
This FatFace jacket comes in classic khaki and a diamond quilted design with subtle embroidery. Made from 100% cotton, it's lightweight for spring and will really last you.
Nobody's Child Beige Check Frill Quilted Jacket
Editor's Note:
I love the black and blue check print that gives this quilted jacket from Nobody's Child a heritage update. Cut with a relaxed fit, it features a frill collar, button-down front and patch pockets.
Whistles Khaki Ida Short Quilted Coat
Editor's Note:
Whistles' timeless short quilted jacket is made from water-resistant lightweight fabric. It comes in two shades and looks just as stylish with wide-leg jeans or a mini skirt.
Rixo Earla Coat
Editor's Note:
Rixo’s gorgeous Earla coat is springtime in jacket form. Printed with delicate pastel florals and finished with contrasting green corduroy trims, it’s fully lined for comfort and fastens neatly with a row of buttons down the front.
New Look Quilted Padded Jacket
Editor's Note:
New Look's new season quilted jacket has a cool boxy cut and comes in a spring-ready light khaki shade. It's lightly padded and designed to fit layers underneath.
Free People Dolman Quilted Jacket
Editor's Note:
Free People's Dolman Jacket is a celebrity favourite, seen on the likes of Emma Roberts, Vanessa Hudgens and Hilary Duff. Available in seven different shades, it's made from a super soft, breathable fabric and has an effortless relaxed fit.
Toteme Drop Shoulder Quilted Jacket
Editor's Note:
Toteme's quilted jacket combines style and practicality. Made from a durable waterproof recycled-shell, its slightly oversized and can also be layered under coats for those ultra cold days.
