Few jackets have stayed relevant as long as the Harrington without ever really demanding your attention, and that quiet consistency is exactly the point. It sits between a shirt and a proper outer layer, handles the kind of weather that other jackets make a fuss about, and works over a plain tee or under a heavier coat depending on the month. The problem is that the category is full of versions that get the details wrong. Cheap lining, a collar that won’t sit flat, a fit that goes boxy the moment you size up. We’ve been looking specifically at Harringtons that hold their shape, have a lining worth mentioning, and come in colours that aren’t trying to be noticed. Tan, navy, olive, a considered burgundy if you want something with a bit more character. Nothing in here shouts about itself. These are the jackets that just work, season after season, without needing to be replaced or reconsidered.