If you’ve managed to (so far) dodge the various viral barn jackets that have been floating around – from Marks & Spencer’s iteration to Barbour’s infamous waxed style – then I’m impressed. It seems like just about everyone now owns a barn jacket, even if they don’t often dwell in the English countryside, too. More and more, I’m spotting the humble barn jacket on the streets of London, styled with a pair of chunky loafers and a white t-shirt, and, this also goes for Boden’s latest heritage offering, the Raglan Wax Jacket, which, you might struggle to dodge (apologies in advance). 

Even if the words ‘I’m not buying a barn jacket’ have come out of your mouth at any point this autumn/winter, if there were ever a style to convince you to finally take the plunge – Boden’s is it. Designed with a boxy shape, waxed cotton finish, front pockets and fully lined interior, the Raglan Waxed Jacket is warm without feeling overly thick – meaning you can still style it with your favourite cashmere knit and not overheat on the tube. 

Alternatively, lean into the heritage of the barn jacket and style it with a pair of straight-leg jeans, and leather boots. Boden’s Raglan Wax Jacket is also a quiet hero when it comes to playing with prints – its muted check pattern can be worn with leopard or zebra prints, as well as with boucle or cable knit textures. Consider it the jacket that makes even a soggy dog walk feel cool.

Here’s the best part, too – Boden’s barn jacket currently has 20% off in its Black Friday sale. For how long, we don’t know, but we’re taking it as a very polite nudge to sort our outerwear before the weather gets even colder.

Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she’s hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she’s going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram or TikTok.