Yes, I Bought the Uniqlo Windbreaker

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The Uniqlo windbreaker isn’t exactly news, but it’s one that’s proven to have notable staying power. A quick round of “research” _{^{(ie. TikTok keyword searches)}} revealed no shortage of styling inspiration – which is how I ended up buying two (yep, at $79.95 a pop I treated myself to both the white and khaki one). Technically it sits in the practical outerwear category – the fabric is windproof and water-repellent – but it doesn’t feel overly outdoorsy, which is often the trap with jackets like this.

The cut is already fairly relaxed, but I still decided to size up to a L (I’m 158cm for reference) to really lean into the oversized silhouette. Sizing across the range feels quite forgiving though, so you can adjust depending on how exaggerated you want the shape to be. What I like most is the versatility. You can push the sleeves up for a slightly undone feel (which I’ve committed myself to doing given the size I opted for), and you can also cinch the hem using the drawstring to create more of a bomber jacket shape. The hood is stowed neatly inside the collar, which means when it’s tucked away the jacket reads more like a clean stand-collar layer than an activewear piece.

Uniqlo windbreaker (sz L), Sezane skirt (my exact skirt is not available however the style is linked here – sz FR 36), Bared Footwear boots*, Oliver Peoples sunglasses, Strathberry bag*, Gimme earrings*

In the outfit pictured above I’ve styled the windbreaker slightly away from its practical roots – paired with my skirt from Sézane (same style here but in a different fabric), suede ankle boots from Bared Footwear and suede bag from Strathberry. I always enjoy that contrast, something functional sitting alongside pieces that lean a bit more polished.

Uniqlo windbreaker (sz L), lululemon cropped pants (these are 4 years old, but here’s a similar version in the same lightweight fabric), Teva sandals, Status Anxiety sunglasses, Bellroy luggage*, Bellroy totepack*

Here’s an outfit I styled over the summer break while heading home from our trip to Berry. This is probably closer to how the jacket was originally intended to be worn, and it definitely proved its practical value as we navigated the various trains back home. The hood and deep pockets also came in handy with kids in tow and the odd patch of rain.

All up, it’s a good reminder that the most useful pieces in a wardrobe are often the quiet ones – the ones that manage to be practical, versatile and well priced all at once.

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P.S. If you liked these outfits, you might want to take a squiz of my daily outfits here.