Cropped, collarless and slightly fitted. Not your average boxy jean jacket. The cropped, tailored fit here makes this a bit dressier than your average boxy jean jacket. 7 For All Mankind Jacket, $249, stylebop.com.
A silky burgundy bomber jacket ($180, massimodutti.com) works for all types of occasions and plays nicely with skirts, slacks or jeans.
This white leather jacket from Asos is a bit of a splurge ($516, asos.com), but think how luxe you’ll look and feel, swapping out your predictable black moto jacket.
L.L. Bean’s quilted riding jacket with flattering fit. Water-resistant for when you’re caught in a sudden shower. $139, llbean.com.
Military looks never go out of style; neither do classic navy peacoats like this double-breasted one from Michael Michael Kors. $395, neimanmarcus.com.
Do you think it’s gonna rain? Wear this practical Everlane anorak ($98, everlane.com) or stuff it in your tote in case.
Zady’s gabardine trench coat ($310, zady.com) is loose and relaxed. The ideal top layer for now or come springtime.
Exchange your old puffer vest for Cacharel’s fluffy marabou one. $540, modaoperandi.com.
AS I SIT in my office the afternoon after the Great Debate, it’s about 72 degrees outside. This morning it was 80, but in the coming days, the temperature is not expected to nudge past 70. Note to self: I need the equivalent of a spring coat — for fall. Something not heavy, not too warm, preferably not black that I can easily wear again when I’m faced with the same fickle weather again next March and April.
Jean jackets are a terrific way to bridge the seasons. Denim is the idea weight for early fall. But the usual boxy style doesn’t do much to flatter most, er, maturer figures, so select one that tweaks the traditional like Seven for All Mankind‘s collarless version. The extremely popular bomber comes in a variety of fabrics (python anyone?), prints (camo, leopard, floral) and price points. Massimo Dutti’s silky burgundy version strikes a nice balance for versatility and price. For looking chic and tough at the same time, it’s hard to beat a moto leather jacket, let alone Asos‘s version in white.
When the weather gets a little chilly, L.L. Bean’s quilted riding jacket with insulated lining will keep you warm as will Michael Michael Kors’s military-style peacoat.
File anoraks and/or trench coats under wardrobe staples. Slip a sweater underneath for cooler weather and Everlane’s anorak and Zady’s trench make great toppers for windy, rainy days.
For a little fall frivolity, trade in your trusty puffer vest from Uniqlo or The North Face for Cacharel‘s oh-so-fun and femme one in fluffy marabou.
