Cosy Season is Here: Our Top Fleece Picks for Autumn & Winter
Posted by Catrin Hughes on 20th Oct 2025
Warm Up in Style: Quarter Zip, Full Zip & Hooded Fleeces for Autumn & Winter
As the days grow shorter and the chill starts to bite, there’s nothing quite like wrapping up warm in a soft, cosy fleece. Whether you’re heading out for a countryside stroll, braving the school run, or simply enjoying a quiet weekend at home, a good fleece is your ultimate autumn and winter essential.
At Charlies, we’ve rounded up our favourite styles of the season - from classic quarter and half zip fleeces perfect for layering, to snug hooded designs that add an extra touch of warmth on frosty mornings. Featuring trusted outdoor brands like Regatta, Craghoppers, Weird Fish, Dare 2B, and Barbour, our collection combines comfort, quality, and timeless style. Whatever your plans this season, we’ve got the fleece to keep you warm, comfortable, and effortlessly stylish.
Quarter Zip Fleeces
Quarter zip fleeces are a timeless favourite and perfect for layering on those crisp autumn mornings. Men will love the practicality and warmth of Regatta and Craghoppers designs - lightweight, breathable, and ideal for outdoor walks or everyday wear. For women, Dare 2B and Regatta offer beautifully soft and lightweight options that are as versatile as they are stylish. This season, Borg fleeces are making a big comeback, offering that extra-plush, teddy-soft feel that’s perfect for when you want maximum cosiness. Meanwhile, Symmetry fleeces remain a popular choice for their balance of warmth, durability, and easy-care comfort.
Whether you’re layering up for an adventure or simply keeping cosy at home, these quarter zip fleeces strike the perfect balance between comfort, practicality, and style.
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Full Zip Fleeces
Full zip fleeces are all about flexibility - easy to throw on, easy to take off, and perfect for layering through the colder months. Men can rely on Regatta and Craghoppers, which remain top favourites for their classic combination of comfort and technical quality, ideal for everything from countryside walks to relaxed days in town. For women, Lazy Jacks and Weird Fish offer beautifully soft-touch fabrics with flattering fits, perfect for both casual wear and outdoor adventures.
This season, fluffy fleeces are also having their moment - luxuriously soft, irresistibly cosy, and perfect for when you want to wrap up in warmth without compromising on style. A full zip fleece is the ultimate all-rounder - reliable, practical, and always effortlessly comfortable.
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Hooded Sweatshirts & Fleeces
When the wind starts to bite, hooded sweatshirts & fleeces offer that extra touch of warmth and comfort. For men, the laid-back styles from Regatta bring a touch of personality to your cold-weather wardrobe, combining durability with everyday comfort. For women, Joules and Barbour deliver cosy, stylish designs that feel just as good for a brisk walk as they do for a relaxed weekend at home. Ridgeline is a popular choice for both men and women, known for its exceptional warmth, practical design, and outdoor-ready comfort.
A hooded fleece is a true cold-weather essential - perfect for those who love both warmth and a little extra style.
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Fleeces for Children
Of course, it’s not just the grown-ups who need to stay warm this season. At Charlies, we offer a great range of children’s fleeces to keep little ones cosy wherever they go. Choose from practical quarter-zip styles that make ideal school-day layers, easy full-zip designs that they can pop on and off with ease, and comfy hooded options perfect for outdoor play or family outings.
Warm, comfortable, and made to last, our kids’ fleeces are crafted from durable, high-quality materials that can handle whatever the season brings — from chilly mornings to weekend adventures.
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So, as autumn settles in and winter draws closer, now’s the perfect time to refresh your fleece collection. Pop into your local Charlies store or browse online to find your perfect match.
From classic quarter zips and practical full zips to cosy hooded styles, you’ll find all your favourite brands in different colours and designs ready to keep you warm, comfortable, and stylish this season.