It’s officially cozy season, and the fall weather has brought all its wardrobe favorites with it. In addition to cardigan sweaters along with knee-high boots and leather bags, the transitional jacket is a beloved autumnal classic. The best fall jackets are lightweight enough for layering when the temps aren’t quite cold — the Goldilocks of your seasonal closet, if you will.
Whether you want something to throw on for early-morning dog walks or a more buttoned-up (excuse the pun) style for work or evening plans, there’s a topper out there for everyone. Consider the trusty denim jacket, trench coat, or leather jacket… or more on-trend barn jackets and seasonal suede jackets. And as it gets colder, think of coats made from wool, fleece, and puffer materials as well as styles with scarf details for extra coverage and warmth.
To provide a little shopping inspiration, we’ve gathered our top picks from reader-favorite retailers like Lululemon, Free People, Gap, Damson Madder, and Anthropologie to cart up and elevate your fall ‘fits.
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Quince 100% Leather Motorcycle Jacket
Quince 100% Leather Motorcycle Jacket, $, available at Quince
Lululemon Rain Rebel Jacket
Lululemon Rain Rebel Jacket, $, available at Lululemon
Zara Detachable Scarf Puffer Jacket
Zara Detachable Scarf Puffer Jacket, $, available at Zara
Sézane Clyde Coat
Sézane Clyde Coat, $, available at Sézane
H&M Faux Fur Jacket
H&M Faux Fur Jacket, $, available at H&M
Everlane The Ranch Jacket
Everlane The Ranch Jacket, $, available at Everlane
Damson Madder Pearl Hooded Puffer
Damson Madder Pearl Hooded Puffer, $, available at Damson Madder
Abercrombie & Fitch Slim Zip Vegan Suede Jacket
Abercrombie & Fitch Slim Zip Vegan Suede Jacket, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Alo Yoga Sherpa Edge Shacket
Alo Yoga Sherpa Edge Shacket, $, available at Alo Yoga
Treasure & Bond Quilted Cotton Jacket
Treasure & Bond Quilted Cotton Jacket, $, available at Nordstrom
Madewell Striped Chore Jacket
Madewell Striped Chore Jacket, $, available at Madewell
Reformation Veda Daphne Leather Bomber
Reformation Veda Daphne Leather Bomber, $, available at Reformation
FP Movement Hit The Slopes Fleece Jacket
FP Movement Hit The Slopes Fleece Jacket, $, available at Free People
Ann Taylor Plaid Trench Coat
Ann Taylor Plaid Trench Coat, $, available at Ann Taylor
Babaton UnReal Leather Synergy Bomber
Babaton UnReal Leather Synergy Bomber, $, available at Aritzia
L.L. Bean BeanFlex Utility Jacket
L.L. Bean BeanFlex Utility Jacket, $, available at L.L. Bean
Gap Faux Fur-Trim Puffer Jacket
Gap Faux Fur-Trim Puffer Jacket, $, available at Gap
Old Navy Button-Front Mac Coat
Old Navy Button-Front Mac Coat, $, available at Old Navy
Maeve Cinch-Waist Blazer
Maeve Cinch-Waist Blazer, $, available at Anthropologie
Uniqlo Zip-Up Short Jacket
Uniqlo Zip-Up Short Jacket, $, available at Uniqlo
Asos Design Curve Penny Lane Faux Fur Trim Coat
ASOS DESIGN Curve penny lane faux fur trim coat, $, available at ASOS
Alex Mill Chiltern Street Jacket In Waxed Cotton
Alex Mill Chiltern Street Jacket In Waxed Cotton, $, available at Alex Mill
Coach Zip Front Wool Jacket
Coach Zip Front Wool Jacket, $, available at Coach Outlet
Barbour Classic Beadnell Waxed Cotton Jacket
Barbour Classic Beadnell Waxed Cotton Jacket, $, available at Bloomingdale’s
Hikerkind Packable Down Puffer
Hikerkind Packable Down Puffer, $, available at Hikerkind
Mango Jacket with Jewel-button Strip Collar
Mango Jacket with Jewel-button Strip Collar, $, available at Mango
Cos Double-Faced Wool Scarf Jacket
COS Double-Faced Wool Scarf Jacket, $, available at COS
Ralph Lauren Double-Breasted Cotton-Blend Trench Coat
Ralph Lauren Double-Breasted Cotton-Blend Trench Coat, $, available at Ralph Lauren
Damson Madder Avery Embroidered Quilted Coat
Damson Madder Avery Embroidered Quilted Coat, $, available at Damson Madder
Gap Denim Oversized Bubble Jacket
Gap Denim Oversized Bubble Jacket, $, available at Gap
Uniqlo Corduroy Short Jacket
Uniqlo Corduroy Short Jacket, $, available at Uniqlo
Alex Mill Chiltern Street Jacket In Waxed Cotton
Alex Mill Chiltern Street Jacket In Waxed Cotton, $, available at Alex Mill
Alpha Industries Long Liner Jacket
Alpha Industries Long Liner Jacket, $, available at Madewell
Sézane Yuma Jacket
Sézane Yuma Jacket, $, available at Sézane
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