Shackets Are Back—Next's $62 Cobalt Blue Funnel Neck Style Ticks Off Three Trends

It’s officially shacket season! You know, that transitional time between summer and fall where you need to effortlessly dress for two seasons in one. Day to day, the sun is still shining, but the breeze has started to pick up, meaning having an extra layer is essential to have on hand at all times. Deciding what that layer is, however, is the tricky part...A trench coat is perhaps too robust. Same goes for a leather jacket. A denim jacket is a practical choice, but it doesn’t always feel like the most trend-led option. You want something to combat the evening chill without being too warm or heavy. That’s where a shacket comes into its own.NextSitting somewhere between a shirt and a jacket (hence its hybrid name), a shacket is lightweight enough to be worn constantly without the need to take it on and off depending on your fluctuating temperature. It’s also stylish enough to function as a central component of your ensemble. Win-win!Take Next’s cobalt blue soft corduroy funnel overhead shacket. The vibrant hue is enough of a statement without feeling too overpowering thanks to its block colourway. Similarly, the funnel neck silhouette ticks off another trend to further elevate this design. As for the corduroy fabric, it will keep you warm and cosy while feeling perfectly in tune for autumn. Style it now over a simple white T-shirt and ecru jeans and sandals. It would even work atop your Bermuda shorts. Then, when the mercury drops, add extra insulation in the form of a long-sleeve tee or even a thin knit underneath, paired with denim and boots for a seasonally suitable outfit.Shop more shackets I’m eyeing for fall:Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!