As Australia comes out of the last of winter and moves to the season of light layering, you wouldn’t be alone if you’re looking at a few light jackets and wondering which to invest in.
Allow us to introduce you to Uniqlo’s new and already-best-selling Zip-Up Short Jacket ($79.90).
Beloved by fashion editors, industry insiders and the Best Picks team alike, the barn-style number offers a degree of elegance and breeziness that spring practically requires.
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Featuring a boxy, cropped silhouette, utilitarian patched pockets and a contrasting collar, the $79 jacket looks like it should retail for thousands rather than under $100.
It taps into the current trend for quiet luxury that heritage brands including Burberry and Barbour constantly deliver.
When it comes to the design of the wear-everywhere piece, the things you need to know are as follows.
The fabric is moderately crisp, so the silhouette keeps its shape.
Meanwhile, the collar and cuffs are made of accent corduroy fabric, so the jacket looks great with the sleeves rolled up and paired with jeans for a crisp Alexa Chung-inspired look.
Uniqlo also state that the jacket comes up oversized — meaning if you usually think of yourself as an extra small, you might be better sizing up.
It is also available in three different muted neutral colourways including beige, natural and black.
Photos shared online show the jacket styled in a number of ways, including with wide-leg jeans, a white tank, tailored shorts and chunky sandals and even a skirt and ballet flats.
Meanwhile, reviews are glowing, and the jacket already has an impressive 4.8 star rating.
“I just found my new favorite to go jacket, the fabric, the colour, the fit,” one shopper wrote.
“It’s just perfect. It’s true to size so you can’t go wrong with it. I love it.”
Another said: “This fit me perfectly with the sleeves rolled once to show off the corduroy inside. It’s pretty cropped but not too tight. It really elevates an outfit and is great for both date night and work!”
While a third said: “Comfy, love the corduroy and it is a good jacket to pull a look together”.
For more information and to shop the Uniqlo Zip-Up Jacket while it’s still in stock, head here now.
