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Twelve Chanel style jackets to wear now and keep forever
Chanel’s jacket codes, tweed, bouclé, quilting and fringed trim, never go out of style, so we rounded up twelve Chanel style jackets that carry the same look, from classic black and white tweed to soft pink wool.
I took this at the Bacara in Santa Barbara, and this arched lounge is exactly where I picture a tweed jacket: an unhurried afternoon by the coast that turns into dinner.
Nina Ricci Black and White Tweed Jacket
The one to start with if you want the closest match to the original: the spread collar, flap pockets and frayed black edging are all the classic codes, and black and white tweed goes with everything already in your closet. Similar: this black and white tweed jacket has a spread collar, flap pockets and frayed black edging all the way around, and it would fit in perfectly in your holiday wardrobe. Shop it here.
Veronica Beard Burgundy and Camel Tweed Jacket
The rich alternative to black. Burgundy and camel flatter anyone black washes out, and the cropped length works with high-waisted trousers and full skirts. Similar: this burgundy and camel tweed jacket is a cropped jacket with a round neck, four flap pockets, dark buttons and fringed edges, woven in burgundy, camel and black. Shop it here.
Moncler White Down-Paneled Tweed Jacket
The warmest one here, thanks to down-filled panels, so this is the pick for real winter weather rather than indoor parties. Similar: this white tweed jacket is a white tweed jacket with down-filled panels, a round neck, snap closures and two flap pockets, so it keeps you warm without losing the look. Shop it here.
Chloé Soft Pink Cropped Wool Jacket
The romantic one, collarless and cropped in soft pink virgin wool gabardine with gold ring buttons and a scalloped lace hem. Similar: this cropped pink wool jacket is a cropped wool gabardine jacket with gold ring buttons and a scalloped lace hem, and it looks lovely over a slip dress. Shop it here.
Vince Brown Teddy-Collar Tweed Jacket
The everyday one. The teddy collar and hidden placket make it the most relaxed of the twelve, and brown tweed acts like a neutral. Similar: this brown tweed jacket is a cropped brown tweed jacket with a teddy collar and a hidden placket, and it goes over everything. Shop it here.
Isabel Marant Black Bouclé Jacket
The most fitted. Structured shoulders and a nipped waist give it real shape, and the angled closure keeps it in the same family. Similar: this black bouclé jacket is structured through the shoulders and nipped at the waist, with a softly frayed hem and an angled closure, in a wool and alpaca blend. Shop it here.
Altuzarra Ivory Bouclé Jacket
The most ladylike. Ivory bouclé with gold buttons and patch pockets is the closest in spirit to the classic cream cardigan jacket, and it brightens everything worn under it. Similar: this ivory bouclé jacket is collarless with gold knot buttons and four patch pockets, beautiful over black trousers or a column dress. Shop it here.
Etro Blue Collarless Tweed Jacket
The detailing one. Braided trim, covered buttons and flap pockets give it the same hand-finished look as the original, and navy blue tweed works like a neutral with denim, grey and cream. Similar: this blue collarless tweed jacket is collarless with braided multicolor trim and two flap pockets, the closest in spirit to the classic cardigan jacket. Shop it here.
L’AGENCE Midnight and Burgundy Cropped Tweed Jacket
The one with a point collar, if you like a little more structure at the neck. The midnight and burgundy check is dark enough to work as a neutral but more interesting than plain black. Similar: this midnight and burgundy tweed jacket is cropped with a point collar, dark buttons and two flap pockets, and it sits perfectly with high-waisted trousers. Shop it here.
Sandro Cropped Decorative Tweed Jacket
The evening one. The navy tweed has a subtle sparkle and jewel buttons, and the cropped, collarless cut is made for dresses and high-waisted skirts when the invitation says festive. Similar: this cropped navy tweed jacket has a round neck and decorative buttons, the dressiest mid-range pick here. Shop it here.
Tory Burch Embellished Black Bouclé Jacket
The party one. Jeweled chains at the shoulders do the work of a necklace, so this black bouclé is the pick for holiday dinners when you want one piece to carry the whole outfit. Similar: this embellished black bouclé jacket is collarless and slightly cropped, and the shoulder embellishment means no other jewelry is needed. Shop it here.
Courrèges Black Denim Tweed Jacket
The casual one. A denim-weight tweed with a high neck and contrast stitching, so it reads more weekend than occasion, and it is the one to throw on with straight jeans. Similar: this black denim tweed jacket has a high funnel neck and contrast stitching, the easiest one here to dress down. Shop it here.
It’s hard to imagine how a brand can remain on-trend while still creating such iconic pieces. Which would you like to add to your collection?
How to choose your jacket
Start with how you will wear it most. Black and white tweed is the most versatile and the closest to the original. Brown, burgundy and camel read as soft neutrals, while pink and white are the statement options. For real cold, choose the down-paneled white tweed; for dinners and parties, the cropped lace-hem pink; for every day, the relaxed teddy-collar brown. The fit should sit clean through the shoulder and skim the hip, and every one of them works closed for polish or open as a cardigan jacket.
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Chanel style jackets: questions before you shop
What is a Chanel style jacket?
A collarless, slightly boxy cardigan jacket in tweed or bouclé with trimmed or fringed edges, flap pockets and statement buttons. Chanel made those codes famous, and other designers interpret them at every level.
What do you wear with a tweed or bouclé jacket?
It dresses up straight jeans and a white tee, sits neatly over a slip dress, and sharpens tailored trousers. Keep the rest of the outfit simple and let the trim and buttons do the work.
Which color Chanel style jacket is the most versatile?
Black or black and white tweed goes with the most. Brown, burgundy and camel behave like soft neutrals, and pink and white are the ones to pick when the jacket is the outfit.
Are tweed and bouclé jackets warm enough for winter?
Most are a polished mid-weight layer. If you want genuine warmth, the down-paneled white tweed jacket in this edit is built for real winter weather.
How should a Chanel style jacket fit?
Clean through the shoulder, slightly cropped at the hip, sleeves to the wrist. Wear it closed when you want the polished look and open when you want it relaxed.
Shop the Post
- Nina Ricci: black and white tweed jacket
- Veronica Beard: burgundy and camel tweed jacket
- Moncler: white tweed jacket
- Chloé: cropped pink wool jacket
- Vince: brown tweed jacket
- Isabel Marant: black bouclé jacket
- Etro: blue collarless tweed jacket
- L’AGENCE: midnight and burgundy cropped tweed jacket
- Courrèges: black denim tweed jacket
- Sandro: cropped navy decorative tweed jacket
- Altuzarra: ivory bouclé jacket
- Tory Burch: embellished black bouclé jacket
