Rachel Stevens' trending M&S jacket is winning for autumn - and it's the most affordable style upgrade

It's officially coat weather and you're still on the fence about your new winter coat, let Rachel Stevens guide you to the trending jacket style of the moment - the frog closure jacket.

The 48-year-old snapped herself wearing a charcoal grey wool jacket, which featured the of-the-moment toggle closure. Forget your barn jackets or your scarf coats, because a 'frog closure' wool jacket is one of the major coat trends for AW26.

Rachel always manages to find the pieces on the high street that will be trending, and her M&S jacket is no exception; it's one of the high street store's most in-demand pieces.

Proving her styling know-how, Rachel teamed the grey jacket with a paisley print light wool scarf. I love how she's elevated the coat from classic to cool, adding the scarf as an extra accessory to not only keep warm, but cosy too.

The style of coat is the next step up from last year's viral scarf coats. Rather than rely on a more casual padded or quilted jacket, the frogging closure coat is a more elegant way to beat the winter chill; you can throw it on with a classic knit and jeans and you look instantly polished.

Even if you're not so hooked on Rachel's exact jacket, it's the closure that is the trend; Classic buttons are being replaced with toggle-like closures, embroidery, hook and eye closure or a decorative element to fasten the jacket. 

Rachel's exact jacket is an affordable way to tap into the look, but you'll find the aesthetic across the high street, spanning affordable to luxury. If a jacket with a frog closure is too much of an investment, don't skip the cardigans or blouses that have this sort of detail - they look just as chic, and a way to ease into the trend.

The smart style is cut in a regular fit from textured fabric, with a funnel neckline and available in sizes 6 - 24. It's selling fast, with M&S shoppers calling it a "great quality jacket - material is soft and warm" and "it looks far more expensive than it is. Received lots of compliments when I am wearing it."

I've tried this jacket on in my usual size, and I would say it comes up small, especially if you want to wear a thicker top or sweater underneath. Take your usual size if you're looking for a fitted aesthetic.

Best Frog Closure Jackets On The High Street

Consider it a micro trend that's fast becoming a major trend, because the high street is awash with frog closure and toggle button coats, jackets and knitted cardigans. Not forgetting the stunning Róhe Jacket, a NET-A-PORTER bestseller that's beautiful in red with black toggles.

I think H&M's cropped take on the trend is worth a look, as it's on sale for £20 and in classic black.

My absolute favourite on the high street - and in my basket - is the Aligne Double Faced Jacket. I love the fluted sleeves and light grey shade, but it comes in chocolate brown if grey isn't the colour for you.

Mango's is a great sculpted version, designed to hug the body and I think perfect with a smarter outfit, like tailored trousers or cigarette pants.

Other noteworthy jackets in the style include the Topshop Knitted Jacket in Red, the Zara Military-esque embroidered jacket and Mango's chocolate brown knitted jacket.