Meet your autumn ‘in-betweeners’. M&S reveals the 10 jackets every autumn wardrobe needs - and they’re all under £70

As the seasons shift, deciding what to wear can feel like a delicate balancing act – are you feeling the ‘in-between’ struggle? Currently, it’s too warm for a coat, too cool for just a shirt. The pit stop before autumn calls for a smart, versatile layer that’s light enough to carry under your arm when the weather suddenly switches.

Thankfully, we can always rely on M&S to have our backs, quite literally. Scrolling through its new-in section has become quite the daily obsession for the GH style team, and the latest arrivals just made jacket season official!

M&S is firming up its place as the go-to destination for all the key outerwear shapes and styles for autumn, and these grab-and-go jackets are true wardrobe workhorses.

You won’t believe every style we’re coveting in our edit is under £70. Of course, in true GH fashion, they look all ridiculously high-end.

The collarless short jacket is the first style that caught our eye. Why? Because it cleverly bridges the gap between smart and casual. Available in camel or navy, consider this your proof that chic doesn’t have to cost the earth. It’s cut in a relaxed fit for all-day comfort and has pockets for carrying a few small essentials while on the go. It’s already become a bestseller, and we can see why.

Meanwhile, a gilet is a layer that combines both function and fashion, and this burgundy padded design will have onlookers asking, ‘Where’s it from?’ It channels the kind of luxe and ease we all need in our transition wardrobes. Wear over a white shirt, a chunky knit, or a jacket if feeling experimental and a belt around the waist to create shape.

Suddenly, your layering feels curated rather than accidental.

Textures are another way of injecting life into old clothes while adding a layer of warmth, and teddy-soft borgs and suedes, appeared all over the autumn/winter 25 catwalks.

At Ralph Lauren, a suede jacket will set you back over £3,000, but at M&S you can pick up a suedette style for under £60 – it’s a no-brainer.

In the mix, you’ll also find a soft-touch funnel-neck knitted jacket, in lush fern green. A hybrid between a cardigan and a jacket, it’ll bring a joyful pop of colour to your jeans or leather trousers. And there’s a collarless denim jacket that nods to the classic boxy cut of Chanel and the brand’s signature gold button detailing.

Which one speaks to you? M&S’s most recent collections are still enjoying sellout momentum since its return, so we predict these won’t be around for long…