Layer up: The best men’s overshirts
Functional and versatile, the overshirt is your ticket to effortless mid-season style
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With temperatures fluctuating daily, choosing what to wear each morning has become quite the chore. A graphic T-shirt may be fun, but it won’t protect you from strong gusts of wind. A warm jacket, on the other hand, could become your own personal sauna on the tube. This is where uber-versatile men’s overshirts (or shackets, if you must) come in.
Lightweight enough to add some flair to your summer outfits and cosy enough to keep you warm on mild autumn days (and harsh ones when sandwiched between layers), the overshirt is the hardest-working garment in the menswear repertoire. Rugged, utilitarian but also nonchalantly stylish, throwing on a casual plaid shacket or a polished padded overshirt can be the quickest way to upgrade your style. Here’s our pick of the best overshirts to buy now.
Jacquemus striped overshirt
With classic white and blue stripes, this padded shacket could almost be mistaken for a work shirt. Cut to a boxy fit from cotton-poplin, this Jacquemus overshirt features a point collar and a logo-embroidered chest pocket. Wear over neutral chinos for the office or with white Bermuda shorts for a relaxed holiday vibe.
Loro Piana suede overshirt
When it comes to elevated basics, Loro Piana has you covered. Drawing on the brand’s penchant for clean silhouettes and quality materials, this overshirt is cut from supple navy suede in Italy. Made to last, it’s also water-repellent and fully lined for added resilience.
Burberry reversible overshirt
What’s more versatile than an overshirt? A double-sided one. This quilted black design flips to become a signature piece sporting Burberry’s iconic check. The padded overshirt also features the brand’s trademarked thermo-regulating technology to keep you cosy whatever the occasion.
Alexander McQueen cotton overshirt
Exquisitely tailored with a touch of utilitarian edge, this Alexander McQueen overshirt is made from a hardy gabardine weave. With flap pockets at the chest and logo-tape detailing, this is the perfect layer for a hiking expedition (or pub garden if you’re not that adventurous) this summer.
Prada Re-Nylon overshirt
For a feel-good option, consider this streetwear-chic offering from Prada. Part of the brand’s Re-Nylon collection, this overshirt is made from regenerated ocean plastic waste, making it more sustainable than traditional fabrics.
Frame flannel overshirt
Tailored from an Italian wool-blend flannel, Frame’s overshirt is ideal for wearing in between seasons, whether over T-shirts and knits or under big coats and cosy outerwear. Rendered in tonal checks, it’s laidback and cool for that polished off-duty look.
Oliver Spencer Lambeth shirt jacket
Plaid is always on trend, so this Oliver Spencer overshirt is one you’ll wear for years to come. Made from wool-flannel, it’s a perfect cosy option for autumn. Pair with a white tee and beanie for peak cold season vibes.
A.P.C. Kerlouan overshirt
A masterclass in tailoring, this A.P.C. overshirt is perfect for light layering at the office. With a spread collar and subtle chest flap pocket, it’s the perfect partner for tailored trousers and a shirt, but is equally ideal over slim-fit cargos.
7 For All Mankind Denim Overshirt
LA brand 7 For All Mankind does timeless style with modern twists just right. Take this overshirt, cut from a faded wash denim in a boxy fit with a giant patch pocket – it nails the balance between classic and contemporary. Pair with the matching jeans for a put together look.
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