Chloé Quilted Floral Patchwork Jacket

Have you ever left a printed piece on the rail because you thought you'd never dare wear it!

Now imagine putting it on on a Tuesday morning, over black trousers, and getting a compliment before you've even had your first coffee. Stop imagining: the Chloé patchwork is made to be worn, not admired from a distance.

• A calm patchwork
  Each square has its own pattern — flowers, dots, printed lace — but they all share the same family of powder blue, soft pink and cream. The whole is lively without being loud.
• Warmth without bulk
  The fine lining slides under the arm and doesn't bulk up the shoulders. You get a real layer of warmth where a heavy coat would have bundled you up.
• Stand-up collar
  The small straight collar protects the neck when the wind picks up and can be folded down in one movement. Open, it leaves the face beautifully free.
• Fluid cut
  The jacket is true to size and straight-cut, with just enough room for a thin jumper underneath. Nothing pinches, nothing hangs loose.
• Two roomy pockets
  Placed low on the hips, they have room for hands, a phone or a set of keys. This is the kind of detail that, in practice, decides which jacket you actually take with you.

The first time might take a little courage. The second time won't — and from then on, the Chloé becomes the jacket you grab without thinking, week after week.