The Barbour Jackets Worth Buying

This is the Barbour most people picture. The Beaufort and the Bedale are the originals, heavy waxed cotton that ages into something better with every season. The Beaufort cuts longer for the field, the Bedale sits shorter and works better in town and on a bike. Re-wax them once a year and they last for decades, which is what makes them worth the outlay. Buy here if you want the proper country jacket rather than a lighter town version, and size up if you plan to layer knitwear underneath.

Slimmer and lighter than the waxed originals, these are the jackets for daily wear rather than the field. The Bedale casual cuts layer well over knitwear, and the denim and check versions read more relaxed than the heritage wax. They suit a commute and weekends better than a heavy waxed jacket, and they need none of the yearly upkeep. A good first Barbour if a full wax feels like too much, and an easy one to wear most days through autumn.

For wet commutes rather than country weekends, the showerproof styles are lighter and easier to wear daily. The Maia and Blearigg shrug off rain without the weight of wax, and the trench and cape shapes give you options beyond the classic jacket. They pack down more easily than a waxed coat and need no re-waxing, so they suit everyday life in the city. Reach for these if you want one jacket to live in through a grey British autumn.

Light, warm and easy to layer, the quilted styles are the ones women buy first. The Beadnell and Liddesdale are the names to know, slim enough to wear under a coat in deep winter yet warm on their own in milder weather. The cropped and International cuts sit shorter if you prefer a neater line. They are the low-maintenance everyday option, with no waxing and an easy wash. Buy a quilted Barbour for daily warmth and a waxed one when you want the full country look.