The trick to this jacket is on the inside. Turn the cuffs back and a gingham lining shows at the wrist, a small flash of pattern against an otherwise plain shell. The front fastens on an asymmetric run of tortoiseshell buttons beneath a flat point collar, and the hem curves gently rather than cutting straight across. The shell is plain on purpose, so the pattern stays a private detail instead of becoming the point of the jacket.

Cropped at the waist and boxy through the body, it sits over wide trousers or straight jeans without piling bulk at the hip, which matters when the rest of the outfit already has volume in it. Raglan sleeves keep the shoulder soft, the welt pockets stay flat, and the full lining helps the jacket hold its shape over a jumper. The collar sits flat and open, leaving room for a scarf without crowding the neck, and the cropped length works over a dress as readily as over trousers.

Velvet Vogue offers khaki, red and black, in sizes S to 2XL. Hand wash only, and do not dry clean, as the printed lining can lift. It is a transitional jacket rather than a winter one: right for a dry autumn day, or over a jumper once the mornings sharpen. Our model is 5'7" and wears size S.

• Fit: Regular and boxy through the body, true to size
• Collar: Flat point collar with an asymmetric button front
• Sleeve: Long raglan sleeve with a turn-back cuff
• Details: Contrast gingham lining shown at the cuffs, welt pockets, curved hem, fully lined
• Length: Cropped, sitting at the waist
• Sizes and colours: S to 2XL in khaki, red and black
• Care: Hand wash only, do not dry clean