It’s officially cozy season, and the fall weather has brought all its wardrobe favorites with it. In addition to leather boots and Victorian blouses, the transitional jacket is a beloved autumnal classic. The best fall jackets are lightweight enough for layering when the temps aren’t quite cold enough — the Goldilocks of your seasonal closet, if you will.
Whether you want something versatile to throw on for early-morning dog walks, a more buttoned-up (excuse the pun) style for work and evening plans, or a trendy jacket for fall activities, there’s a topper out there for everyone.
Consider the trusty denim jacket, trench coat, leather jacket, and plaid prints… or try more on-trend designs, such as deer print styles, rich suede jackets, barn jackets, or celebrity-approved military jackets. And as it gets colder, think of coats made from wool, fleece, or puffer materials for extra coverage and warmth.
To provide a little shopping inspiration, we’ve gathered our top 24 jacket picks from reader-favorite retailers like Zara, Old Navy, and Anthropologie to cart up and help elevate your fall outfits.
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J.Crew Barn Jacket in Drapey Wool Blend
J.Crew Barn Jacket in Drapey Wool Blend, $, available at J.Crew
Damson Madder Reversible Longline Jerry Trench
Damson Madder Reversible Longline Jerry Trench, $, available at Damson Madder
Abercrombie & Fitch West Village Vegan Leather Bomber Jacket
Abercrombie & Fitch West Village Vegan Leather Bomber Jacket, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Free People Cloud Nine Ruffle Band Jacket
Free People Cloud Nine Ruffle Band Jacket, $, available at Free People
Sézane Clyde Coat
Sézane Clyde Coat, $, available at Sézane
Zara Striped Quilted Jacket with Frog Fastenings
Zara Striped Quilted Jacket with Frog Fastenings, $, available at Zara
Old Navy Denim Cape Jacket
Old Navy Denim Cape Jacket, $, available at Old Navy
Ann Taylor Plaid Chesterfield Coat
Ann Taylor Plaid Chesterfield Coat, $, available at Ann Taylor
Asos Design Curve Tailored Basic Drummer-Style Jacket
ASOS DESIGN Curve Tailored Basic Drummer-Style Jacket, $, available at ASOS
FP Movement Hit The Slopes Fleece Jacket
FP Movement Hit The Slopes Fleece Jacket, $, available at Free People
Mango Brushed-Finish Bambi Jacket
Mango Brushed-Finish Bambi Jacket, $, available at Mango
Lululemon Rain Rebel Waterproof Jacket
Lululemon Rain Rebel Waterproof Jacket, $, available at Lululemon
BDG Cate Cotton Band Jacket
BDG Cate Cotton Band Jacket, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Alex Mill Cambridge Jacket in Washed Merino
Alex Mill Cambridge Jacket in Washed Merino, $, available at Alex Mill
Barbour Plus Size Audrey Check Showerproof Hooded Bomber Jacket
Barbour Plus Size Audrey Check Showerproof Hooded Bomber Jacket, $, available at Nordstrom
Maeve Imara Faux Suede Funnel Neck Jacket
Maeve Imara Faux Suede Funnel Neck Jacket, $, available at Anthropologie
Gap Wool-Blend Leopard Coat
Gap Wool-Blend Leopard Coat, $, available at Gap
Quince Featherless Quilted Long Puffer Jacket
Quince Featherless Quilted Long Puffer Jacket, $, available at Quince
Madewell Denim Crop Field Jacket, $, available at Madewell
H&M Oversized Twill Trench Coat
H&M Oversized Twill Trench Coat, $, available at H&M
Levi’s Faux Leather Relaxed Fit Bomber
Levi’s Faux Leather Relaxed Fit Bomber, $, available at Levi’s
Skims Heavyweight Nylon Puffer Jacket
Skims Heavyweight Nylon Puffer Jacket, $, available at Skims
L.L. Bean Plus Size BeanFlex Utility Jacket
L.L. Bean Plus Size BeanFlex Utility Jacket, $, available at L.L. Bean
Uniqlo Zip-Up Short Jacket
Uniqlo Zip-Up Short Jacket, $, available at Uniqlo
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