October 1, 2026

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Before you have to break out the functional puffer, take advantage of these lighter-weight (and much cuter) fall jacket options.

The Barn Jacket

Barn Jacket

Whether you’re doing school drop-off or stomping around the countryside, a waxed jacket will serve you well.

$72 at Banana Republic Factory

Wear it with…

(1) Gap Vegan Suede Mini Skort (2) BDG Karlie Lock Shoulder Bag (3) Frye Melissa Belted Riding Boot (4) J.Crew 2025 Rollneck Sweater in Stripe

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The Leather Jacket

Faux Leather Zip-Up Jacket

This sleek style is more elegant than your traditional moto jacket.

$99.99 at Mango

Wear it with…

(1) Good American Always Fits Good Classic Bootcut Jeans (2) Steve Madden Vile Ankle Boot (3) With Nothing Underneath The Boyfriend Contrast Exaggerated Cuff and Collar (4) Aldo Alesia Shoulder Bag

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The Suede Jacket

Maeve Imara Faux-Suede Funnel-Neck Jacket

Suede is always chic, and this faux version is actually affordable.

$168 at Anthropologie

Maeve Imara Faux-Suede Funnel-Neck Jacket

Wear it with…

(1) Aritzia Henrietta Satin Silk Skirt (2) Dolce Vita Jazmin Boots (3) Melie Bianco Laguna Faux Leather Bucket Bag (4) Jenny Bird Orla Earrings

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The Quilted Jacket

Quilted Jacket

Nothing’s cozier on a crisp fall day.

$198 at Madewell

Wear it with…

(1) We The Free Luna Mid-Rise Straight Jeans (2) UO Leather Pull-On Boots (3) L.L.Bean Signature Original Cotton Sweater, Rollneck Novelty (4) J.Crew Berkeley Small Shoulder Bag

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The Trench

Short Belted Trench Coat

A transitional-weather classic, in a fresh, cropped silhouette.

$150 at Abercrombie & Fitch

Wear it with…

(1) Madewell The Greta Glove Flat (2) Levi’s Ribcage Wide Leg Jeans (3) ASTR the Label Taliyah Plaid Ruffle Collar Blouse (4) Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28

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The Windbreaker

Lioness Rhode Windbreaker

Your dad’s favorite jacket in 1996 is now the cool girl’s calling card.

$110 at Revolve

Wear it with…

(1) Puma x Nahmias Speedcat (2) Madewell The Devon Pant (3) Jenny Bird Tome Triple Ear Cuff (4) Madewell The Lexington Zip Shoulder Bag

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