"Whether you’re a die-hard lover of summer or not, fall jackets are worth the change of heart. As we gear up for cooler temps ahead, now is the perfect time to create your roster of must-have outerwear. And before you’re quick to dismiss the idea of fall shopping in the throes of 90 degree weather, might I remind you: The road to parka weather is a short one.
This 24-ounce Stanley is the take-anywhere hydration essential that’ll make an everyday appearance.
This year’s overarching quiet luxury theme seems to have escaped the fast-paced trend cycle we’ve been privy to lately. While internet trends seem to come and go (often faster than we can adapt), it appears as though stories of elegance and sophistication are still making headlines. After fall runways debuted a surprisingly mature look this season, reminiscent of the early New York social scene, it left me wondering if we’d be tossed back into the waves of neutrals and logo-less closet staples.
While you can spot a variety of tried-and-true fall jackets in this season’s line-up, brands are bringing back reimagined classics that are anything but boring this fall. From hourglass shapes to fur-trimmed silhouettes, fall 2024’s top jackets are making fashion fun again.
1. The Classic Trench
No fall wardrobe is complete without a trench coat; I’m sorry, but it’s really not up for debate. The steadfast cold-weather staple is the quintessential fall layer, complete with the perfect balance of French girl attitude, regardless of if you’re sporting jeans and a tee or pairing yours with a more dressed-up number. If you’re looking for a trench with a bit more style, this season shows no shortage of gabardine alternatives like the denim and leather options below.
2. The Fitted Blazer
Regardless of the trend cycle, one thing’s for sure: You can never have too many blazers. Sure, there are other great jackets on the market, but in girl math, having a great blazer ensures an endless supply of cool-girl outfit options. This season’s most popular blazers are a sharp turn from the oversized silhouettes we’ve been seeing over the past few years, with hourglass-forming, nipped-in waists. If you want to try the trend out yourself without adding anything new to your closet, try creating the waist-cinching effect with your go-to blazer and a belt.
3. The Faux Fur Coat
If you were enamored with the Sopranos-style mob wife trend earlier this year, you’ll be pleased to know that designers showcased a range of faux and upcycled fur looks for the upcoming fall season. Choose from larger-than-life faux fur coats or more subtle shearling-lined jackets; either way, your outfit will probably speak before you do.
4. The Barn Jacket
It’s official: The barn jacket has been dubbed as fall 2024’s jacket of the season. All of our favorite brands are releasing their own iteration of this year’s top outerwear trend in ways that are sure to suit a variety of wearers. Not to be confused with your dad’s old field jacket, this workwear-inspired trend is being worn in juxtaposed ways—paired with ultra-feminine dresses, for example—that’ll have you reconsidering its humble beginnings.
5. The Leather Moto
Leather jackets, a mainstay in fall fashion, will never truly go out of style. (Good news, too, since they’re often quite the investment) Whether you choose to invest in the real deal or opt for a faux finish, a good leather jacket is synonymous with autumn. As a 2024 update, designers are whipping up leather jackets in oversized, ’80s-style shapes with cinched waists and squared-off shoulders.
6. The Denim Jacket
With denim garnering extra attention this fall in a range of head-to-toe essentials, it seems fitting that brands would reintroduce the blue-jean classic in updated designs for the season. From patchwork denim to double denim, get ready to go full-on Britney Spears at the 2001 VMA awards. Whether you’re going for more of an off-duty look or reaching for an office-appropriate addition, these options are sure to impress.
Tinsley Crisp, Fashion & Beauty Staff Writer
Tinsley Crisp is a Fashion & Beauty Staff Writer at The Everygirl and specializes in reporting on the season’s latest trends and hottest products. As a New York City-based stylist, she’s committed to injecting joy into the art of getting dressed and delivering attainable yet aspirational content to our readers.