Outerwear is the layer over everything else: jackets, coats, parkas, puffers, gilets and fleece. Choose it for the weather and for the layers it has to fit over. Down or synthetic fill decides how warm a jacket is for its weight. A coated or membrane shell decides how much rain it keeps out. A wool coat is less water-resistant but warm, with a cleaner line. Compare prices on outerwear for men and women across brands and shops.
Frequently asked questions
What are outerwear?
Outerwear is the layer over everything else: jackets, coats, parkas, puffers, gilets and fleece. Choose it for the weather and for the layers it has to fit over.
How do I choose outerwear?
Start with the temperatures and rain you expect, then the cut. A shell worn over a hoodie needs room that a tailored wool coat does not. Filter this page by size and colour, then compare the shops for each style.
How do I find the best price on outerwear?
The same outerwear often cost different amounts at different shops. Each product page here lists the shops that carry a style, with price and sizes in stock, so you can pick the lowest price in your size.
What materials are outerwear made from?
Down or synthetic fill decides how warm a jacket is for its weight. A coated or membrane shell decides how much rain it keeps out. A wool coat is less water-resistant but warm, with a cleaner line.
How do I care for outerwear?
Down regains its loft in a tumble dryer on low with dryer balls. A wool coat is better brushed and aired than washed. A membrane shell stays water-repellent longer if you wash it without softener.