Every Single Way to Wear a Belted Jacket

Ever since the checked blazer rose to Instagram fame last spring, everyone in fashion has been wondering and predicting what the next major It item of the season will be. Well, we think we've found it. Belted jackets are a low-key trend we've been seeing everywhere without even realising it. We were hesitant at first to call it a trend since the lightweight topper comes in so many different colours and styles. But we couldn't ignore it any longer—belted jackets are officially autumn's biggest outerwear trend.

Now that we've got that settled, the real reason we love the jacket as much as we do is that it looks great on everyone. No matter if you're wearing a silky robe jacket or a military-inspired canvas jacket, the style cinches your waist and gives the rest of your looks an overall polish. See the belted jacket outfits that have us convinced on the autumn trend and shop our top picks of the season below.

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Try the jacket in an unexpected material, like this cool PVC raincoat.

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Tie a silky robe jacket at your waist and wear it over jeans and heels for a fun nighttime look.

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Choose a jacket with a subtle print or pattern for extra interest.

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Tie yours in a knot like she did here.

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A fresh approach to wearing denim on denim.

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Be selective about adding in a pop of colour.

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A more relaxed fit is perfect for an everyday look.

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You can never really go wrong with classic neutral tones.

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Wear yours over a plain turtleneck and grab a structured handbag.

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The jacket looks ultra sleek in an all-black outfit.

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Now you're ready to test try out the autumn trend for yourself.

Senior Editor

Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.