What should men wear in autumn? Start with three pieces: a country jacket, a warm jumper and a quarter-zip. They layer easily, handle British weather and suit everything from dog walks to Sunday lunch. At Crowberry Wood in Yorkshire, we help customers stay warm without looking scruffy. This guide shows what to buy, how to wear it and what it costs. All prices are from our shop at the time of writing.
Why Layers Beat One Big Coat
British autumns are mild but wet. The Met Office recorded a UK mean temperature of 10.76°C in autumn 2023, with 409.8 mm of rain. That was 122% of the normal amount, and 1.04°C warmer than the 1991 to 2020 average. You don't need a winter coat. You need layers you can add or take off. The simplest rule is three layers: a base, a mid layer such as a jumper or quarter-zip, and a jacket on top.
The Best Men's Country Jacket for Autumn
A good men's country jacket for autumn keeps off showers and leaves room for a jumper underneath. Try the Swazi Chamois Insulation Jacket at £200, or the Dubarry Starboard in Navy at £249. On a budget? The Dubarry Solent in Olive is £119, down from £169.
What to look for in a country jacket:
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Room to layer: you should fit a jumper underneath and still move your arms freely.
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Practical pockets: deep enough for gloves, keys and a phone.
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A colour that hides mud: olive, navy and stone work well.
Colder mornings need more warmth, so our men's autumn jackets also include the Swazi Puffadder puffer at £250. See them all in our men's jackets range.
Men's Autumn Jackets by Budget
Here is a quick guide, with prices from our shop at the time of writing.
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Budget |
Jacket |
Price |
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Under £150 |
£119 |
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Under £150 |
£120 |
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£200 to £260 |
£200 |
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£200 to £260 |
£249 |
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£200 to £260 |
£250 |
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£300 and over |
£300 |
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£300 and over |
£350 |
Men's Autumn Jumpers Worth Buying
Pick colours that go with everything: navy, olive and grey. Our men's jumpers page includes the Swazi Doughroaster Fleece Jumper at £65, in four colours. It's an easy layer under a jacket. Not sure on size? Go up one if you like thick layers underneath.
Prefer a change from fleece? The Hook Polo Landy Beach Club Sweater is £79 in Blue or Cool Grey. On a budget, the Dubarry Jennings Colbat is £45, down from £79. Men's autumn jumpers in navy or grey go with almost any jacket, so getting dressed is quicker.
How to Wear a Men's Quarter Zip Jumper for Autumn
A quarter-zip is a jumper with a short zip at the neck. Wear it open over a shirt for work. Zip it up over a T-shirt at weekends. It also fits neatly under a jacket, so you stay warm without feeling bulky.
Fit matters. A men's quarter zip jumper should sit close to the body without pulling across the chest. The sleeves should end at your wrist bone. If you plan to wear it under a jacket, pick a regular fit so the layers don't feel tight. Fleece versions are warm and casual, while knitted ones look neater with a shirt.
Our Holland Cooper Men's Country Fleece Quarter Zip is £109 in Ink Navy or Khaki. Prefer knitwear? The Holland Cooper Quarter Zip Knit is £99. The R.M. Williams Classic Quarter-Zip in Navy is £100, and its Mulyungarie sweatshirt in Pine is £90. Explore more from Holland Cooper.
Three Easy Autumn Outfits
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Weekend walk: fleece quarter-zip, country jacket and boots.
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Pub lunch: knitted quarter-zip over a shirt, with smart trousers.
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Cold morning: fleece jumper under a puffer, with boots.
Find Your Autumn Look
Ready to try it on? See the full men's collection at Crowberry Wood, check new arrivals, or contact our team for sizing advice. Not sure where to start? Begin with a quarter-zip, then add a jacket when the weather turns. We're open every day, 9 am to 5 pm.