Black is the easy choice here and we mean that as a compliment. A black track jacket done properly is one of those pieces that quietly holds a casual wardrobe together without asking for much in return. The problem is that most of them are not done properly. Too shiny, too boxy, too obviously sportswear with nothing to say beyond the gym car park. What we have been looking for are the ones that feel considered without feeling try hard. The cut matters enormously. A track jacket that tapers slightly at the waist and sits right at the hip works with tailored trousers as well as it does with joggers. The collar and zip quality are where cheaper versions give themselves away immediately. We have also been paying attention to fabric weight because a good one should work across three seasons without looking like a compromise. These are the black track jackets we have actually gone back to wearing.