The tweed jacket has remained a timeless piece since it was first introduced as fashion’s It Girl piece by Coco Chanel in the 1950s. It remains synonymous with French fashion houses today and can be seen on the runways of Balmain, Celine, Isabel Marant and more.
Once worn by Princess Diana and Brigitte Bardot, the cropped tweed Chanel jacket has recently been seen on everyone from Princess Kate to Kate Moss, so it’s no surprise that the high street is flooded with similar pieces.
Looking for a new jacket to wear during unpredictable summer weather and changing seasons? A bouclé style piece can dress up everyday denim or complete a special occasion look. We’ve even seen Miu Miu prove its versatility on the runway by pairing tweed jackets with athleisure wear.
The best cropped jackets at a glance
Royalty and celebrities wear cropped tweed jackets
(LR Camille Charrière, Katie Holmes, Meghan Markle, Elsa Hosk)
Of course, French fashionista Camille Charrière stepped out in a Chanel jacket outside a Paris runway show, pictured above, while Katie Holmes made a bolder statement in a statement red piece from the AW19 collection. Meghan Markle opted for a chic black style by Céline to wear to the 2022 Invictus Games, and Elsa Hosk looked stunning out on the streets of Paris in a Chanel-inspired cream cropped jacket by Marcella London.
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People wearing similar Celine jackets to Meghan’s have been spotted around the downtown area.
In 2022, the Duchess of Sussex appeared at the Invictus Games in a cropped black tweed jacket with gold buttons by Celine, which she paired with high-waisted jeans by Mooji Vintage, a crossbody bag, also by Celine, and two-tone ballet flats by Chanel. Meghan perfectly demonstrated that 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 some very similar pieces from Abercrombie, Arquette, and more.
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How to wear a cropped jacket
In addition to the classic jeans and white t-shirt combo (a timeless staple), I’ll elevate a little black dress with a Chanel-inspired cropped jacket, and I love Elsa’s office-friendly look, pairing a cream jacket with wide-leg trousers and chunky gold jewellery.
How to Choose the Best Cropped Jacket
Style: These cropped jackets all come in tweed, bouclé, or similar knitted finishes for that iconic Chanel vibe. Brand: We only featured items from fashion brands that the HELLO! Shopping team knows, loves, and trusts. Price: While all of the items featured in this edit are more affordable than the originals, we’ve featured jackets for a range of budgets, from £44 at H&M to £298 at Reformation. Mango Pocket Tweed JacketSize: XXS-4XLColour: White, black, red
We love this new cropped tweed jacket from Mango, with its frayed hem and subtle sparkly buttons, and available in sizes from XXS to 4XL, it’s one of the most versatile jackets we’ve found on the high street.
& Other Stories Buttoned Boucle Jacket
Available sizes: EUR 32-44 Available colors: Black
& Other Stories’ bouclé jacket features four silver-tone buttons on the front and functional buttoned pockets and cuffs. This wool blend piece pairs perfectly with denim and can be worn in any season.
M&S Collection Tweed Collarless Short Jacket Size: UK 6-24 Color: Cream, Navy
Marks & Spencer’s on-trend cropped textured jacket receives an overall five-star rating and is available in two chic colours, cream and navy, made from pure cotton with classic gold hardware and a sleek, collarless silhouette.
Reformation Trista Jacket Size: XS-XL Color: Pink, Blue
This gorgeous pink cropped jacket from Reformation (also available in blue) is giving me Jackie Kennedy vibes. This slim-fitting tweed style jacket is a wool blend with gold hardware and looks great with the matching shorts.
H&M Cropped Boucle Jacket Size: XXS-XL Color: Black, White
For a super cropped look, check out this cosy bouclé jacket from H&M, which is fully lined and features frayed edges, subtle shoulder pads and decorative buttons.
Self Portrait Cropped Denim Tweed Jacket
Available sizes: UK 4-16 Available colours: Denim blue
For a designer cropped jacket with a Chanel vibe, Self Portrait offers a denim blue jacket that looks super chic as part of an outfit and is much more affordable, featuring metallic black trim around the pockets, shiny oversized buttons, and padded shoulders for structure.
4th & Reckless Bouxie Boucle Jacket
Available sizes: UK 6-18 Available colours: Cream
This outfit from 4th & Reckless is another favorite. The jacket has a cool, boxy, cropped length with two rows of gold-tone buttons. I love pairing it with a skirt suit.
LK Bennett Ally Pink Recycled Cotton Italian Tweed Jacket Available in sizes UK 6-20 Available in colours Pink
Add some colour to your jacket collection with this pink style from LK Bennett. Made in Europe from Italian tweed using recycled cotton, it can be worn with jeans or wide-leg trousers.
Abercrombie & Fitch collarless tweed jacket Size: XXS-XL Color: Black, cream
I love a classic Abercrombie, and this top-of-the-line cropped jacket is similar to Meghan Markle’s Celine piece, but at a high-street price point. The collarless jacket is made from a soft tweed and features gold buttons, a curved hem and two front pockets.
River Island Cream Boucle Crop Trophy Jacket Available in sizes UK 6-18 Available in colours: Dogtooth, Cream
Crafted from boucle fabric, River Island’s cropped jacket is a sophisticated wardrobe essential. Perfect for the office, it features a collarless cut, decorative pockets and silver button fastenings.
ME+EM Tweed Short Sleeve Crop Jacket
Available sizes: UK 4-18 Available colours: ochre, cream
If you’re looking for a cropped jacket in the perfect summer hue, this gorgeously textured ochre jacket from ME+EM is the perfect choice. It’s made from premium Italian tweed and features short sleeves, functional pockets and a collar.
Arquette Tweed Jacket Size: EUR 34-44 Color: Black
Arquette’s tweed jacket features contrasting details and a bouclé finish in true Chanel style, with a regular fit, button fastening and raw edges at the hem and cuffs.
