If you live in a place where winter feels like winter, the countdown clock on outdoor socializing has already started ticking. It won’t be long before we’re all forced back inside for a long, cold, and lonely winter.
Sorry, was that a huge bummer? What I meant was, there’s no better time to shop for stylish fall jackets! Wear ’em while you can!
After all, fall jackets for guys are like catnip to us ladies.
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We love a man in a thoughtfully layered look, and a stylish piece of outerwear is truly the piece de resistance of any outfit. Our team rounded up 20 of our favorite 2024 styles for you to browse. Happy shopping!
Below, the 20 best fall jackets for guys:
1. Nike, $100
SG Says: A sporty windbreaker might not be the everyday go-to, but this performance-forward outerwear is perfect for punching up a casual fall outfit.
We can’t get enough of navy and red together. How ’bout you?
2. Quince, $200
SG Says: A real leather jacket under $500? You better believe it.
This biker style from Quince is a perfect middle-entry point for a have-it-forever leather jacket.
Expensive enough that you know it’s legit. Not so $$$ that handing over your credit card will make your eyes water.
3. J.Crew, $178
SG Says: Our very favorite find from J.Crew’s fall collection. A barn jacket looks SO good on guys. I honestly don’t know why more of you don’t wear them.
It’s such a laissez-faire way to do elevated casual style. A total “handsome rich guy in a movie running out for coffee on a Saturday morning” vibe.
Yes, it’s expensive, but you’ll have this coat forever, and you’ll always stand out in a good way when you wear it.
4. Todd Snyder, $1,298
SG Says: Another entrant in the “investment outerwear” category.
Because a super-top secret style tip is that a classy topcoat is a total game changer for guys.
You can throw it over literally any outfit and look 100% classier.
So, don’t save it for special occasions. If anything, this jacket looks better when it’s the star of the show.
SG Says: Love this moleskin bomber jacket in a modern fit, with a comfy cotton lining.
Wear it with your favorite jeans and a pair of fresh white sneakers for an easy, stylish off-duty outfit.
SG Says: This kind of sherpa fleece-all-over coat is not for everyone, because you do have to have the confidence to look sort of like a teddy bear when you leave the house.
In a good way, obviously.
7. Banana Republic, $500
SG Says: This suede trucker jacket is perfect for fall.
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With a modern, slim fit, this luxurious twist on a rugged staple borrows its silhouette from classic trucker jean jackets, preserving the pocketing, snap buttons, and top-stitch detailing of the originals. You’ll love the buttery suede and rich color.
8. Levi’s, $108
SG Says: This trucker jacket looks unsurprisingly great. It’s Levi’s, after all. They know how to do denim.
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Our team loves the added touch of that sherpa collar on a guy.
9. Baracuta, $449
SG Says: The Baracuta style is the gold standard for Harrington jackets, so if you can afford to spring for it, do. You’ll have it – and wear it – forever.
The plaid lining adds visual interest without being overly busy, and you’ll look and feel stylish and sophisticated, without feeling like you’re wearing a StAtEmEnT CoAt you can only bust out for special occasions.
10. Wax London, $215
SG Says: It’s always a good time to wear a plaid overshirt.
Perfect for a walk on a brisk fall morning or for an outdoor lunch with friends, sturdy top layers like this Wax London one are meant for comfort, while still keeping your style game on point.
11. Gap, $80
SG Says: Every guy could use a denim jacket in his fall outerwear repertoire, but a black denim jacket?
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That’s taking things up a notch. Wear it like you would a leather jacket and go for cool sophistication.
SG Says: This jacket, a collaboration between Taylor Stitch and LA-based ceramicist Danny D featuring the artisan’s original artwork. The pigment-dyed, hand-sanded herringbone material is finished with a stone wash for a vintage look. Perfect for layering over or under for fall.
A good place to start? Wearing it with Team SG’s favorite men’s sweaters.
13. Wahts, $380
SG Says: This retro-inspired quilted “sweat jacket” has a lightweight padded tech-nylon front with cotton body and sleeves, creating an interesting, mixed media outerwear.
14. Faherty, $198
SG Says: When it comes to fall jackets for guys, a shacket (aka, shirt jacket) is still totally on trend in 2024.
So, what are you waiting for?!
SG Says: Did you see Top Gun: Maverick on opening weekend? Twice? This fall coat is for you.
A cool flight jacket that would make Goose proud, wear yours with jeans and a t-shirt, or dress the look up in twill pants and a sweater underneath the coat.
16. H&M, $99
SG Says: Don’t sleep on H&M’s surprisingly sturdy outerwear.
This wool-blend black topcoat will make any outfit look effortlessly more elegant.
17. Barbour, $398
SG Says: ‘Tis the season of inclement weather. On days when you don’t know what you’ll be facing, this have-it-forever Barbour fits the bill.
SG Says: You can’t go wrong embracing the workwear trend, like with this cropped jacket from Abercrombie. Yes, they’re back. No, we’re not going to keep trying to convince you.
The style looks good on every guy, and you’ll come off cool without seeming like you’re trying too hard.
19. Old Navy, $60
SG Says: Hello, how good would you look wearing this cool, quilted shacket!
Spoiler: Extremely cool. And at under a hundred bucks, it wouldn’t look bad to your wallet, either.
20. Target, $35
SG Says: Sometimes there’s going to be crappy weather. It’s okay, you can still go out!
A refined take on an outdoor staple, this neutral-hued hooded jacket from Target comes in a comfortable, not-too-boxy cut, and will protect you in downpours and drizzle alike.
Now that you’ve seen the best fall jackets for guys, get the rest of your wardrobe on point..
A nice coat can really pull together a look, so don’t let it be an afterthought. Instead, see your top layer as the perfect opportunity for you to further express your personal style.
Plus – duh – coats keep you warm! Talk about a win-win.
Ready to shortcut your way to fall style? Talk to a member of Team SG about creating a shopping plan personalized to you.
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