Women's Shackets

Women's shackets solve the layering problem in one piece. Part shirt and part jacket, they sit between a light top and heavier outerwear.

We've spent more than 85 years dressing Australian women, so we know a transeasonal layering piece only earns its place if it's easy. Ours are cut for everyday wear, not for one season or one outfit.

What Is a Shacket and How Is It Different From a Jacket?

A shacket is a button-through layer that sits between a shirt and a jacket in weight and structure. You'll see the same piece sold as a shirt jacket or an overshirt. We list them in our range as button-up jackets, which helps if you search by style.

Three things separate it from the jackets already in your wardrobe. Denim jackets are cut closer and hold more structure, while a shacket keeps the softer shirt shape. The buttons run the full length, so it works open or closed. It has patch pockets and a collar, so it reads as a shirt from a distance.

How Should a Women's Shacket Fit Without Looking Bulky?

A shacket should sit close to your usual jacket size. You want room through the shoulders, but not enough to swamp your frame.

A cropped shacket stops right at the hip, while a longline shape falls well below. An oversized shacket is popular across the market, though ours all sit at hip level, and only our EssentialSoft collection has a more relaxed fit.

Bulk usually depends on what you wear underneath. Ranked from cleanest to most insulated:

1. A fitted short sleeve tee sits flat and adds no volume.

2. Long sleeve tees give you extra warmth with no added bulk.

3. Fine knits keep the silhouette sleek and still insulate.

4. Hoodies and chunky knits are where extra volume comes in.

Blazers can layer underneath on cold days. Our sizing runs from XXS to 4XL, so take your usual size unless you layer heavily. Our What's My Size tool narrows the choice before you add to bag.

What Is the Best Fabric for a Women's Shacket?

The best fabric depends on what you need the layer to do, and our range covers three. Every style is long sleeve with a button-through front, designed in Australia by our in-house team of designers.

1. Cotton denim holds its shape through the day, which makes a denim shacket the most structured piece we carry.

2. A viscose blend drapes close to the body and feels soft against the skin, so the silhouette stays fluid.

3. Polyester with a touch of wool keeps things lightweight and takes the edge off a cold morning.

Start with a cotton shacket if this is your first. We've been B Corp™ certified since 2024, which shapes how we source fabric. Check shackets are common across the category, though our range sticks to solid colours and denim.

How Do You Wash and Care for a Shacket?

Wash your shacket in cold water on a gentle cycle and dry it flat to hold its shape. Cotton, viscose and polyester all behave differently once wet, so a few simple care habits will keep your layer looking fresh:

1. Turn it inside out before washing to protect the surface and buttons.

2. Use a mild detergent and skip fabric softener, which can dull soft textures.

3. Gently reshape the shoulders while damp to maintain its structure.

4. Dry away from direct sun, as strong light fades cotton faster than washing.

What Do You Wear With a Shacket Through the Seasons?

A women's shacket works from early autumn through spring and covers cool summer evenings. One versatile piece easily adapts across three distinct looks:

1. Workdays suit it over a shirt with tailored trousers, which turns it into a smart-casual jacket for women in relaxed offices.

2. Weekends work with straight-leg denim or leggings and ankle boots, and a fitted bottom half balances the proportions.

3. Cool evenings suit it over a midi dress or jumpsuit once the temperature drops.

Shop Women's Shackets and the Layers That Go With Them

Once your shacket is sorted, the outfit builds around it. Browse our knit jumpers, cardigans, knit vests and sweatshirts for easy layers, or grab one of our puffer jackets for the coldest weeks.

Every piece is designed to work back with the rest of the range. Shop online with free standard shipping over $100, or opt for express for $14.99. Grab your order fast with Click and Collect at any of our 140+ stores nationwide, or spread the cost using Afterpay at checkout.

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