If you haven’t noticed by now, here at SG HQ we’re fully in the pocket of Big Light Jacket. So far this fall, we’ve talked about the stylish versatility of denim jackets and waterproof field jackets, bombers and souvenir jackets. And we’re not done yet! This week, it’s time to get all mushy about all the ways to wear a shacket. For the uninitiated, a shacket is the unholy union of a shirt and a jacket. Heavy enough to wear as your final layer, but won’t add too much bulk. Generally comes with a button closure, not a zip.
Dress it up or dress it down, the trusty men’s shacket can get you through pretty much anything.
Below, five ways to wear a shacket this fall and winter:
MONDAY
SG Says: The fancy fashion name for the Hill City shacket above is “mixed media” meaning there’s two different materials co-mingling in one garment. In this case, fleece and nylon. The black keeps it from looking too too athletic, so don’t wear it just with your joggers from the gym.
// Shop sporty shackets //
TUESDAY
SG Says: This plaid workman shacket from Gap may give you throwback vibes to your dad fiddling with a leaky car battery in the garage, or pulling weeds in the backyard before the soil froze for winter. Don’t be afraid to pull this style, often quilted or padded, out of the toolshed and into your everyday wardrobe. With chinos and a pair of “not going to mow the lawn in these” sneakers, you’ll be looking ever so stylish.
// Shop quilted shackets //
WEDNESDAY
SG Says: These patterned shackets (left and right) from Faherty, the brand for private wealth managers who surf on the weekends, are reversible. Meaning, you can be “out there” with your look only when you want to be.
// Shop patterned shackets //
THURSDAY
SG Says: Oh Old Navy, you had me at “sweater-fleece.” This shacket comes in navy, too. Good news for all my neutral-loving brethren out there. (And yes, I felt compelled to add a not-too-busy option after seeing Megan post about the importance of simple options in this topcoat roundup).
// Shop neutral shackets //
FRIDAY
SG Says: The most casual look of them all: dark wash jean, cotton shirt, and tan shacket in a durable canvas material. Easy, breezy and stylish.
// Shop cotton and canvas shackets //
Put it all together
Wear it well: Since the shirt jacket is ideal for layering, you can seize the opportunity to try a bold color and layer it with more muted hues. Make a textured statement with this look by pairing corduroy pants with your go-to chambray shirt. Even better? Upgrade your canvas Vans for a sleek leather pair to finish the outfit.
TELL ME:
HOW MUCH LONGER DO LIGHT JACKETS WORK WHERE YOU LIVE?
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The ‘shacket’ is totally a look I snubbed at first, but have come to love. TO be perfectly honest, the big differene came when I found one of my dad’s old corduroy shirts. It’s not that heavy, but is way too roomy to wear just as a shirt, so I’ve taken to throwing it on over my current casual duds whenever I get chilly around the house.
Since that’s kind of a poor-mans version, I’d love to get something made for the occasion. I have my eyes ion one of the wool flannel options from L.L. Bean/Signature or the very-pretty quilted version from J.Crew (although it does lean more jacket and less shirt).
Regarding your choice though, I think that comes across as full Jacket. It’s a bit hard to see in the collage, and my internet isn’t letting me click the product link, but that’s just my gut reaction. Maybe it’s the khaki coloring, which I would never expect on a shirt? It seems like just a light-weight jacket. I’m sure I might change my mind when I get to see it up close.
That said, I’m consistently surprised (in a good way) with the selection coming from American Eagle. I had dismissed them as high-school preppy waaaay before I started trying to dress nice, but I keep seeing them pop up with some great pieces.
Good post!Look #1 gives me ‘Justin Theroux goes brown’ vibes.
I have one of those thick flannel shirts from LL Bean and I love it. Definitely a ‘shacket’ style though, way too thick to wear on its own… Unless you’re in the south and you think 40 degrees is too hard to handle.
Yes, I really like outfit #1 too. I was a little disappointed they didn’t have the red pants left in my size. Nice look.
OP denim is only $45? Is that dollars or doll hairs?
It’s on sale! And you can get another 30% off right now with code OPSALE30 it looks like
The shacket for me is one underrated piece of outerwear. On those days wherein a peacoat would be too heavy but a sweater jacket is too light, the shacket hits that sweet spot.
I have one black cotton shacket from Target, and I gotta say, it’s pretty awesome. I’d either wear it with a plaid flannel number, a chambray shirt, or a simple henley. Takes me anywhere from work to a casual night out and a bit dressier than my trusty denim jacket (speaking of which, perhaps a “5 days, 5 ways” article for a nice indigo denim jacket may be something worth putting in here).
Though one thing to note, that “shacket” you picked seems more like a field/military jacket rather than a real shirt jacket. And on another note, a fitted plaid shacket would definitely be a nice-to-have, just like the one in my profile pic from the Odin collection by Target, which I should’ve bought. Oh well, maybe next time!
Yes, if you liked the pic enough to use it as an avatar, I agree that you probably would have liked owning the clothes you were wearing in it! ha
Oh well, live and learn 🙂
All saints leather grey shacket works well for me with indigo jeans, charcoal grey Hudson shoes and any v neck tee in light gray 🙂
I’m really coming around to All Saints this year. For some reason, the name had always given me an Ed Hardy vibe, but the clothes are actually really great, investment-worthy, go-with-everything pieces for your closet