Only in the past five or so years have I found my two passions, fashion and outdoor adventuring, finally experiencing some overlap. As a kid (and a tall one at that) I all too often found it impossible to consider looking cute or stylish while hiking, backpacking or generally enjoying outdoor activities. Everything was either pink or had a weirdly cinched waist and cropped fit, leading me to shop the men’s section, which also did not fit what I wanted. But the winds they are a changing, and there are now so many more options that combine fashion with function, and not just for sizes small through large. And one of the best possible places to begin your hunt for chic outdoor clothing is REI.
The outdoor gear hotspot carries tons of incredible brands—like The North Face, Arc’Teryx, Vuori and Cotopaxi—in addition it its own in-house line of size-inclusive pieces that are often very affordable too. It’s become my number one go-to when I want something that I know will stand up to the elements, be it gusts of 20 mph winds on top of a mountain, chilly mornings at my campsite or a surprise downpour on my commute home from the office. So without further ado, I present to you the ten best jackets at REI to add to your wardrobe ASAP to keep you looking fabulous and feeling prepared for any kind of weather.
