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Ready to Buy a Fall Jacket? Here’s What You’re Going to Want This Year

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We may still be reveling (read: sweating) in 90-degree temps, but that’s not stopping us from dreaming of the best fall wardrobe known to womankind. At the top of our list? A few new jackets that effortlessly transform our go-to leaggings-and-tees into Instagram looks to remember. Here are ten fall jackets we’re eyeing for the upcoming season.

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hudson jeans denim jacket
Nordstrom

1. Hudson Jeans Classic Pieced Trucker Jacket

The asymmetrical wash stands out from everyone else's plain old denim jacket.

Available in sizes XS-L

majorelle snakeskin
Revolve

2. Majorelle Tripp Coat

Thicker than a sweater but not quite as heavy as a winter coat. Introducing our new home for the next three months.

Available in sizes XXS-XXL

levis plus leather jacket
Nordstrom

3. Levi's Lamb Touch Faux Leather Moto Jacket

The best advice we ever received: Invest in a leather jacket and every outfit will instantly look cooler.

Available in sizes 1x-3x

sam edelman trench
Nordstrom

4. Sam Edelman Short Trench Coat

With a shorter silhouette, this trench coat is ideal for petites.

Available in sizes XS-XXL

revolve wind jacket
Revolve

5. L'academie The Salome Jacket

Wind breaker but make it fashion.

Available in sizes XXS-XL

teddy coat
Verishop

6. More Than Yesterday Teddy Faux-fur Coat

Wear this teddy number unbuttoned (or slung over the shoulders) now, and with a turtleneck come winter.

One size fits most

stand studio
Verishop

7. Stand Studio Faith Bell Sleeve Jacket

The bolder, the better.

Available in sizes FR32 to FR42. 

frame jacket
Nordstrom

8. Frame Faux-shearling Jacket

This faux-shearling number has us ready to skip straight to November.

Available in sizes XXS-XL

yellow jacket
Verishop

9. Apparis Tina Utility Jacket

This bold vegan-leather jacket is exactly what we would have worn to fashion week in September. Instead, you can find us wearing it to the grocery store.

Available in sizes XS-XL

north face jacket
Nordstrom

10. The North Face Cragmont Fleece Jacket

Kinda like the North Face fleece we rocked in college but way chicer.

Available in sizes XS-XXL

green quilted jacket
Revolve

11. Tularosa Theo Quilted Jacket

Just the right weight for fall, with layering potential come winter.

Available in sizes XXS-XXL

pari passu jacket
Nordstrom

12. Pari Passu Colorblock Coat

So cozy, we'd hibernate in it.

Available in sizes 14-24

studio daari
Verishop

13. Studio Daari Wool Blend Asymmetric Jacket

Now accepting invitations for Zoom meetings and outdoor dinners.

Available in sizes XS-L

proenza leather jacket
Nordstrom

14. Proenza Schouler White Label Crop Leather Jacket

One leather jacket style you've probably never seen before.

Available in sizes XS-L

levi s plus rain jacket
Macy's

15. Levi's Colorblock Rubberized Coat

Proof that rain gear doesn't have to be an afterthought.

Available in sizes 1X-3X

chloe cape
Nordstrom

16. Chloé Crop Wool Blend Coat

We really wish we had saved our tax return for this outfit-making swing coat.

Available in sizes 2-12

anine bing jackt
Revolve

17. Anine Bing Dylan Coat

Made of wool and cashmere, this is the softest (and most timeless) coat you'll ever own.

Available in sizes XS-L

free people
Verishop

18. Free People Seeing Stars Fleece Jacket

Realistically what our Zoom meeting attire will look like for the next few months.

Available in sizes XS-L

apparis belted jacket
Verishop

19. Apparis Marine Reversible Wrap Jacket

Like a robe that you can wear out of the house without—a stare-down from the neighbors.

Available in sizes XS-XL

city chic trench
Nordstrom

20. City Chic Regal Coat

The single middle button creates a waist-defining shape that doesn't feel the least bit restricting.

Available in sizes 14-24



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Brianna Lapolla formerly held the role of Senior Commerce Editor at PureWow covering all things shopping across beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. Now, she's putting her 12 years of professional experience to use on a freelance basis. When she's not typing away, you can find her somewhere in Europe or at home catering to her dog, King Louis.