The Best Jackets To See You Through Fall
Layering season is almost upon us, and a great jacket is key to nailing your cold-weather wardrobe. So, from blazers and bombers to bouclé and shearling, these are the styles to know now
An oversized blazer
A great blazer is a cornerstone of every sharp capsule wardrobe and, for PF24, they come in relaxed shapes, with extended lengths and power shoulders a focus. Wardrobe.NYC’s single-breasted blazer in slate gray is a classic style you’ll turn to for years to come. Made from wool, with padded shoulders to emphasize the boxy fit, it nods to menswear styles and looks great thrown on over jeans and a white tee. To master heritage tailoring, look to Savile Row-trained Stella McCartney – the designer’s moss-green blazer from our NET SUSTAIN edit is crafted from wool in a loose, double-breasted shape. Echo the pre-fall ’24 collection styling by pairing it with the matching pants, or slip it on over an LBD with sheer black tights and towering stilettos for after dark.
The leather jacket
A leather jacket is a perennial favorite that, if chosen wisely, will reemerge year after year. The trick is to forget trends and, instead, invest in a silhouette that best suits your personal style. The biker jacket is a classic, and Parisian label Nour Hammour’s long-line ‘Rayan’ style is a contemporary take on the original. Style it with a fine-knit sweater and tailored pants for a look that exudes city polish. Bomber shapes, meanwhile, tend to feel a touch more casual, and Loewe’s two-tone style is a dream pairing for denim. Made from panels of chocolate-brown and olive-green leather, it has layered ribbed trims and a cropped length that works perfectly with high-rise jeans. Coveting something dress-friendly? Look to Tom Ford’s elegant glossed-leather jacket, which is sleek enough to throw on over glamorous gowns and billowing maxi skirts.
Tweed outerwear
On the hunt for a one-and-done jacket that will instantly turn a jeans-and-tee combo into something that oozes sophistication and polish? Look no further than a prim tweed number. Patou’s chic jacket embodies the season’s ’60s mood and comes in a gorgeous ‘Autumn Leaf’ shade that works perfectly with cornflower blue, as seen on the FW24 runway. Minimal dressers will find a new favorite in Nili Lotan’s collarless ‘Paige’ style – pair it with straight-leg denim and ballet flats for a look that exudes laid-back, French-girl cool. Alternatively, for more glamorous events, try Versace’s ultra-chic take, which is sprinkled with crystals and faux pearls along the neckline and fastens with the house’s signature Medusa-engraved buttons.
A shearling staple
Timeless, with vintage appeal, a shearling jacket will not only keep you wonderfully warm on bitter winter days, but there’s also something about the look that feels eternally cool. Crafted from leather that’s intentionally faded to look like authentic aviator styles, Acne Studios’ version is a relaxed take that feels as snug as a dressing gown but adds out-and-about polish to your everyday look – shrug it on over off-duty denim, or play into the proportions by teaming it with a slinky slip skirt for evening. Elsewhere, Nili Lotan’s sophisticated ‘Zanie’ version is the perfect length for cropped sweaters, high-waisted jeans and chunky loafers. Alternatively, for a piece that you can wear from dawn to dusk, try Yves Salomon’s plush shearling jacket. Style with tailored pants and a second-skin top, or a bright mini dress and knee-high boots, depending on your plans.
The bomber jacket
Few items add instant laid-back cool to an outfit like a bomber jacket, and this season’s best iterations play with proportion and scale. Parisian label Marant Étoile fuses timeless style with streetwear cool, and its oversized ‘Coleen’ bomber pairs perfectly with baggy jeans and sneakers for an easy everyday look. For something classic with a twist, consider Sacai’s khaki-green bomber; layer over a tartan skirt and stompy boots, or pair with baggy jeans and a chunky knit. While bombers are often seen as daywear, pick one with enough polish and it will work perfectly for nights out, too. Echoing the varsity styles worn by Princess Diana in the ’90s, Khaite’s elegant ‘Spencer’ jacket looks effortlessly chic thrown over an LBD.
The luxe puffer
The puffer jacket returns every season as a trusty fail-safe for when the mercury really drops, and designers love to put their own spin on the insulating style. Dolce&Gabbana’s quilted shell version has a cozy funnel neck and knitted cuffs to lock in warmth, and will make dark, frosty-morning commutes infinitely more palatable. Perfect for countryside pursuits, The Frankie Shop’s padded ripstop style comes in the label’s signature oversized shape that’s ideal for throwing on over chunky knits, while the muted ecru shade of Max Mara’s ‘The Cube Seia’ hooded down jacket will add freshness to cold-weather layering. Just add a knitted beanie and chunky lace-up boots for chilly morning walks.
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