Like many others, fall is my favorite season by a mile. And because of this, I tend to overdo it when it comes to shopping this time of year. As soon as the boots, sweaters, jeans, and yes, jackets hit the new arrivals sections of my favorite retailers, my willpower is out the window. But this year, I’ve decided to make some changes—starting with jackets.
Outerwear is one of those categories that doesn’t cycle in and out of style quite as quickly as other types of fashion items, so I tend to hang on to my jackets for years. Because of this, I don’t really need to invest in every jacket trend there is each fall, tempting though it may be. So for fall 2025, I refuse to buy more than three jackets. The trends I’ve narrowed it down to are versatile and only mildly trendy, so I know I’ll still be enthusiastic about wearing them long after this particular fall.
If you want to know what I think are the top three jacket trends to buy this fall, keep scrolling to see them in action on cool fashion people, and shop them for the jacket section of your closet.
Stand-Collar Jackets
Call them what you want—stand collars, funnel necks, turtlenecks—these jackets are the definition of chic. Every outfit they’re paired with becomes infinitely cooler and elevated in an instant. And whether you choose to go with a sporty technical fabric (such as nylon) or an elegant classic one (such as wool), you can’t go wrong. I can’t decide, so I might have to add both to my wardrobe.
Shop My Stand-Collar Jacket Picks
Such an elite jacket for such a great price.
I don’t know why I haven’t ordered this yet after thinking about it daily for a week.
No shirt needed.
As elegant as it gets.
The 2025 version of the waxed barn jacket trend.
This The Frankie Shop new arrival is sure to sell out quickly.
Checked Jackets
Recent collections by The Row and Bottega Veneta have moved checks into the forefront this season. What once was a classic print is now trendy. For the most part, check print can be found in the form of car coats, barn jackets, and trenches, in keeping with the English countryside aesthetic. I predict that this trend will fly out of stock.
Shop My Checked Jacket Picks
Reformation never fails to make the coolest version of every trend that I want.
Toteme is always worth saving up for.
I love the swingy shape of this one.
Booking my trip to Oxfordshire.
The contrast collar makes it look so expensive.
A classic with a twist.
Oversize Leather Bomber Jackets
The leather bomber jacket trend isn’t new for fall 2025, but it’s set to be bigger than ever this season. It’s a piece that looks as cool with sweatpants as it does with a satin slip skirt. If I had a dollar for every cool influencer or fashion person I’ve seen wear a leather bomber this year, I could buy one of these jackets.
Shop My Oversize Leather Bomber Jacket Picks
This Scandi brand is aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing editor favorite.
I could not be more obsessed with the olive green color of this one.
Nour Hammour is the leather jacket goal.
I just tried this on, and I think it’s even better in person.
Aritzia’s vegan leather is supreme.
A girl can dream.
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