As the new season approaches, I’ve been spending more and more time thinking about fall fashion trends—and which I should invest in. Do I buy a new pair of jeans to wear to the office? Or, do I choose a new jacket to layer over my transitional weather go-tos? Right now, the latter feels more exciting. So, I found the cutest fall 2025 jacket trends that I can snag, all for less than $500.
This season, it’s all about versatile finds and elevated design details. Suede jackets (especially the ones at Zara) have effectively replaced leather options as the go-to style of he season. Barn jackets, like the ones from J.Crew, are popular amongst London and New York It-girls for their easy-to-style capabilities. They’re back for 2025 in a mix of classic and revamped fall-ready colorways. And if you loved summer’s boho trend, consider an embroidered jacket that gives the same energy as the weather cools—the trend is still going strong for fall, after all.
Ahead, find enough street style inspo to suit your fancy, plus a few editor-selected trendy jackets that you can rely on for the next four months. And while you’re sprucing up your fall wardrobe, stock up on the most in-demand shoes, bags, and more.
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Suede Jackets
Suede jackets are the It-pick for the season.
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Suede is the luxe-feeling fabric that fashion insiders are rallying behind this season. Often found in rich shades of brown, it offers a way to expertly transition your summer dresses (and other essentials) into fall. Then, layer it over a knit once the fall weather actually kicks in.
ZARA
Suede Leather Jacket Zw Collection Limited Edition
Madewell
Crop Cardigan Jacket in Suede
AllSaints
Sadler Suede Jacket
MANGO
Suede Leather Jacket With Buttons
Free People
Blair Faux Suede Jacket
Reformation
Veda Reed Leather Jacket
Windbreakers
Windbreakers offer (chic) protection against wet weather.
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I don’t believe that essential items need to be boring. Instead, why not invest in elevated versions of the pieces we need to wear? That’s why I’m so obsessed with fall’s windbreaker trend. The once-sidelined style is back for autumn in chic colors and outfitted with on-trend details, so there’s never been a better time to buy.
Lululemon
Crinkle Nylon Cinchable Jacket
Barbour
Suri Water Resistant Jacket
Free People
Singin’ in the Rain Packable Jacket
Funnel-Neck Jackets
High-collared styles demand the drama.
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Funnel-necked styles offer a mix of form and function. Firm, high collars protect against bitter winds and rain. At the same time, they give even the simplest outfit a feeling of dramatic flair. For more style points, Olsen-tuck your hair into the back of your collar.
Apparis
Thea Balloon Jacket Sandstone
ASOS Design
Tailored Funnel Neck Jacket in Gray Check
MANGO
Maxi-Jacket With Leather-Effect Lapels
ZARA
Zw Collection Button-Up Jacket
Marcella
Melanie Wool Coat (Was $298)
Quince
Italian Wool Stand Collar Blazer
Track Jackets
Track jackets effortlessly complete your sporty ensemble.
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If you loved summer’s obsession with track pants and sporty shorts, you’re going to love the track jacket trend. Even the least athletic shoppers amongst us know that the style is working right now.
MANGO
Two-Tone Fitted Jacket
Nike
Nike Windrunner Women’s Loose Uv Woven Full-Zip Jacket
adidas
Firebird Recycled Polyester Track Jacket
Alo Yoga
Origin Full-Zip Track Jacket – Charcoal Green
Athleta
Rise Jacket (Was $140)
Bomber Jackets
Bomber-style jackets and coats add retro flair to any look.
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I’ve been a bomber jacket superfan for a few years now. Part retro, part cool-girl, this season’s bomber offerings are made in a mix of preppy cotton fabrics (like the ones in Aritzia’s newest fall drop) and smooth, subtly oversized leather.
Tna
Caddie Blouson Jacket
Levi’s®
Faux Leather Bomber Jacket
Massimo Dutti
Frayed Linen and Silk Bomber Jacket
Lioness
Palm Desert Bomber
Quilted Jackets
Quilted jackets capture fall’s cozy nature.
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We can’t spend the chilly weather months bundled under a blanket. On the days when that’s impossible, consider a quilted jacket. They add a subtle whimsical touch to even the most formal fall outfits.
AGOLDE
Iona Quilted Jacket
H&M
Quilted Cotton Jacket
ZARA
Rubberized Embroidery Puffer Jacket
Anthropologie
The Hazel Quilted Chambray Jacket by Maeve
Barn Jackets
Barn Jackets are a forever find.
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Barn Jackets are one of the must-have jackets not just for this season, but for every season. The silhouette is timeless, but not boring, especially when they come in easy-to-style prints and colors and with elevated suede details.
Alex Mill
Chiltern Street Jacket in Waxed Cotton
J.Crew
Barn Jacket™ in Plaid Double-Faced Cotton
Tna
Vermont Workwear Jacket
Banana Republic Factory
Canvas Barn Jacket
H&M
Jacket With Corduroy Collar
