8 best cropped jackets to give you Chanel girl vibes this spring

This trend is having a real moment right now, and we're thrilled about it. Why? Because a cropped Chanel-style cropped jacket looks amazing with jeans. 

First made a fashion It-girl item by Coco Chanel in the 1950s, a tweed bouclé jacket remains a truly timeless piece. Still synonymous with the French fashion house, they've also been seen on the runways at the likes of Balmain, Celine and Isabel Marant.

Once worn by Princess Diana and Brigitte Bardot, in more recent years a cropped tweed Chanel jacket has been the look du jour, spotted on everyone from Princess Kate to Kate Moss. So it's no wonder the high street has been awash with similar styles.

Looking for a new jacket for the transitioning seasons? It's the perfect piece to dress up your off-duty denim or complete your occasionwear. We've even seen Miu Miu proving its versatility by pairing tweed jackets with athlesiure on the runway.

Royals and celebrities wearing cropped tweed jackets

Of course French fashionista Camille Charriere has stepped out in a Chanel jacket, pictured above outside the runway show in Paris, while Katie Holmes made a case for a bolder shade wearing a statement red piece from the AW19 collection. Meghan Markle chose a chic black style by Celine to wear to the Invictus Games in 2022, while Elsa Hosk took to the streets of Paris, looking amazing in this Chanel-inspired cream cropped jacket by Marcéla London.

The trending must-have

Back in 2022, the Duchess of Sussex stepped out at the Invictus Games wearing a cropped black tweed jacket with gold buttons by Celine, which she paired with high-waisted jeans by Moussy Vintage, a crossbody bag also by Celine, and two-tone ballet flats by Chanel. Meghan perfectly demonstrated how a cropped tweed jacket can be used to dress up and add a touch of sophistication to the most casual outfits. Below you'll find very similar pieces from Abercrombie, Arket and more.

How to style a cropped jacket

As well as the classic jeans and white t-shirt combination (an eternal fail-safe), I'd wear a cropped Chanel-style jacket to elevate a little black dress. I also love how Elsa has styled her cream jacket with a pair of wide-leg trousers and chunky gold jewellery, for a look that's ideal for the office.

How I chose the best cropped jackets

• Style: All of these cropped jackets have the iconic Chanel vibe, with a tweed, bouclé or similar knitted finish.
• Brands: I've only included pieces from fashion brands known, loved and trusted by the HELLO! shopping team.
• Price: Everything in this edit is more affordable than the original, but I've included jackets for a range of budgets from £44 at H&M to £298 at Reformation.