Six of the best aviator jackets

Belted shearling aviator

FROM: Don & Ruby at Harvey Nichols Leeds

PRICE: 950

COMMENT: Has brass and leather buckle belt and two pockets with oversize zips, plus funnel collar converting to open lapel. In 100 per cent lambskin

SUITS: All shapes, especially pears.

KEY ACCESSORY: Lace-up studded ankle boots, 48, Dorothy Perkins.

Furry collar hip-length aviator

FROM: Wallis

PRICE: 75 (from September)

COMMENT: A longer style which gives it a versatile edge, slightly warmer around the bottom and looks great belted with below the knee skirt.

SUITS: All shapes including fuller.

KEY ACCESSORY: Mock fur boot, 75, Miss Selfridge.

Shawl collar aviator

FROM: Limited Collection at Marks & Spencer

PRICE: 89 (available end of September)

COMMENT: This lovely jacket has great twists on the aviator theme with the four buttons and the extravagant shawl collar. A fab buy.

SUITS: All, especially pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Crepe sole lace-up ankle boot, 120, French Connection.

Faux sheepskin aviator

FROM: Next

PRICE: 75

COMMENT: Excellent detail with the asymmetric zip and collar buckles, although this is in polyester and acrylic, not real lamb. Lovely colour.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Wedge ankle boot, 44.99 at Schuh.

Grey shearling aviator

FROM: Mint Velvet at selected House of Fraser and John Lewis and www.mintvelvet.co.uk

PRICE: 175

COMMENT: This is a really sleek and neat version in a lovely colour, perfect for wearing with sheeny fabrics for evening. A bit different.

SUITS: All, especially petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Zip boot, 70. Miss Selfridge.

Brown shearling aviator

FROM: F&F at Tesco

PRICE: 35

COMMENT: There's a retro 1970s bomber jacket feel to this faux leather version, and it's ideal to wear with skinny jeans and boots. Great bargain.

SUITS: Slim and apple shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Brown heeled hiking Boot, 219, NW3 at Hobbs.