Debenhams' £39 jacket in the sale is the 'perfect transitional piece' to be kept for autumn - Manchester Evening News

With temperatures set to ramp up across the UK, Brits up and down the country will be donning warm weather essentials to deal with the incoming heatwave. Many shoppers will no doubt be looking for a new flowy dress or a pair of linen trousers to wear, but bargain hunters will know that now is the perfect time to buy pieces for autumn and winter while they're on sale due to being slightly out of season.

To make room for new stock, Debenhams is offering up to 75% off outerwear including the Keld Softshell Hooded Jacket by Tog24. Typically £85, shoppers can pick it up with a saving of 54%, bringing the total down to £39.

Available in sizes eight to 24, the jacket is perfect for chilly transitional weather where you need some coverage on your arms but a full on coat is not needed. It comes in black, as well as in navy, teal and purple, among others.

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The jacket has been crafted from a water-resistant and windproof soft shell that's been designed to keep you dry from unexpected showers. it's completed with pockets, an adjustable hood for extra coverage and a snug microfleece lining.

Elsewhere, shoppers can save 50% on the Exodus Women's Water Resistant Softshell Jacket at Mountain Warehouse, now £39.99 down from £79.99. Ideal for everyday wear, the jacket is crafted from a water and wind-resistant fabric with a trendy scooped back.

At Sports Direct, The North Face's Quest Highloft Softshell Jacket Women's has been slashed to £58.50 down from £109.99. Designed from the brand's WindWall technology, the jacket has a warm, soft fleece interior for good thermal support while wicking moisture away.

The Keld Softshell Hooded Jacket boasts an overall star-rating of 4.6 out of five based on more than 40 reviews. One satisfied shopper said: "Great fit, great material, warm, windproof and showerproof. Looks smart and can use for walking dog, pub night out with friends, or camping."

A second wrote: "Nice warm jacket for the changing season. Bought this for a visit to Norway and was glad I did when we took a trip up the mountains. Great for the move from autumn to winter and probably will be good for winter too with a jumper underneath, but haven't tried it yet."

"Nice coat that does what it should," somebody else said. "Using it as my everyday coat with the Scottish ever changing weather to keep dry and cosy."

Among the very few negative reviews, one shopper said the Keld Softshell Hooded Jacket wasn't true to size' and gave it a three-star rating. Their review reads: "The jacket was good, however it wasn't true to size. I've had to send it back."

But another loved their latest Debenhams purchase, adding: "The jacket is great. Very lightweight and keeps me dry and warm. It is not too thick so perfect for the time between summer and full winter. It looks smart and I wear it all the time now."