As we drift slowly into September, the hazy days, cool mornings and inclement transitional weather is making itself known. Don’t know what to wear to beat the chill and avoid overheating? It can only mean one thing: it’s officially time to start thinking about autumn jackets.

As it stands, there’s no shortage of expensive-looking outerwear vying for our attention right now. From the elevated allure of frog-fastened styles to the utilitarian edge of the funnel-neck, this season’s jacket offering is anything but boring. But where to start? Well, if you ask me, Zara, H&M and COS are pretty good places to begin.