Essentials Puff Dark Blue Jacket

Dark blue sits close to a neutral while still being a colour, so it works harder than black in a fit. The Puff jackets are the insulated end of the outerwear range, with a quilted body that adds visible bulk by design. Built as a layer rather than a winter coat, cut to go over an Essentials hoodie rather than instead of one. The palette is the point: Essentials stays within a narrow band of muted tones, which is why pieces layer with each other so easily.

Fit. Do not size down here, which reverses the usual Essentials advice. Outerwear is cut with layering room already built in. Take your usual size, or you end up with something that only fits over a t-shirt.

Styling. A sand jacket over an oatmeal hoodie reads more considered than a hard contrast.

Care. Check the label, as this category mixes fabrics. Cotton and fleece wash cold inside out. Shell fabrics need a gentle cycle and no softener. Nothing here goes in a tumble dryer.

Every piece is checked against the listing before it leaves us. Free UK delivery on orders over £99.