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From cropped cuts to cinched silhouettes, this season’s jackets are all about shape.
Blazers, barn jackets, suede jackets — they’ve all had their moment. This season, though, we’re gravitating towards jackets that share one defining feature: a focus on the waist. Cropped jackets are the headline act, but tailored silhouettes and belted designs that nip in at the waist without sacrificing length feel just as relevant.
The other detail worth considering? The funnel neck. Personally, I’m firmly in the pro funnel neck camp. But if you’re unsure about the trend’s staying power, look for a collar that works both folded up and down, giving you the best of both worlds.
Go-to labels like Witchery, Elka Collective, Friends With Frank, Assembly Label and Henne are all delivering on the brief this season, with Decjuba our pick for affordable spins done extremely well. Shop our favourites below.
Editor’s Picks
Best cropped bomber jacket: Assembly Label Waverly Jacket, $180
Best genuine leather jacket: St Agni Brushed Leather Belted Jacket, $1,099
Best cropped trench jacket: Henne Indie Trench, $349
Best funnel neck jacket: Witchery Crinkle Bomber, $649
Best affordable jacket: Decjuba Lila Cropped Trench, $159
Shop The Full Jacket Edit
Elka Collective Rae Jacket
Assembly Label Waverly Jacket
Henne Indie Trench
Rhodes 100% Leather Blazer
Decjuba Amaya Barrel Denim Jacket
Witchery Crinkle Bomber
Minima Esenciales Mara Bubble Hem Denim Jacket
Sir Malou Jacket
Elka Collective Winston Jacket
St Agni Brushed Leather Belted Jacket
Decjuba Lila Cropped Trench Coat
Friends With Frank The Greer Jacket
Witchery Leather Drawcord Funnel Neck Jacket
Decjuba Reece PU Bomber Jacket
Friends With Frank The Ebony Jacket
Henne Emile Jacket
Witchery Gathered Bomber Jacket
Dissh Gabriel Natural Cropped Trench
Best Women’s Jackets: FAQs
The jackets dominating wardrobes in 2026 are all about shape and structure. Cropped jackets are leading the charge, hitting just above the hips to highlight the waist and bring balance to high-waisted denim and tailored trousers. Alongside them, longer tailored and belted jackets that cinch through the middle are equally relevant, offering a more polished take that still defines the silhouette.
Another detail popping up everywhere this season is the funnel neck. The stand-up collar instantly adds a little drama (and warmth) to even the simplest outerwear, though styles with collars that can be worn up or down are proving especially versatile for everyday wear.
Several Australian labels are delivering strong outerwear this season, particularly when it comes to clean tailoring and elevated everyday pieces. Brands like Witchery, Assembly Label, Elka Collective, Henne and Decjuba are all leaning into the season’s key silhouettes — from cropped wool jackets to belted styles that subtly define the waist.
For those looking to try the trend without splurging, several high-street brands are offering stylish jackets at accessible price points. Retailers like Decjuba, Zara, H&M and Mango regularly release cropped jackets, belted silhouettes and funnel-neck styles that tap into the season’s biggest trends without the designer price tag.
Loved this edit of our favourite jackets? Stock up on the new basic of the season: three quarter sleeve tops. Then chase down more inspo courtesy of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s 90s minimalist looks.
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