By Megan Collins | Last Updated: Nov 20 2022 | 10 min read
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.
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 2022 styles for you to browse. Happy shopping!
Below, the 20 best fall jackets for guys:
1. Akashi-Kama, $155
SG Says: A Noragi Jacket in a Boro patchwork print might not be the everyday go-to, but this statement layer is perfect for punching up a fall outfit.
We can’t get enough of cozy, patchwork-style jackets at SG HQ this autumn. How ’bout you?
2. Abercrombie & Fitch, $400
SG Says: A real leather jacket under $500? You better believe it.
This biker style from Abercrombie & Fitch (which is cool again! believe it!) 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, $498
SG Says: Our very favorite find from J.Crew’s fall collection. Yes, it’s expensive, but you’ll have this wool barn coat forever, and you’ll always stand out in a good way when you wear it.
4. Todd Snyder, $1,298
SG Says: 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.
5. Flint and Tinder, $298
SG Says: Love this waxed canvas jacket in a modern fit, with a cozy flannel lining from one of the UK’s oldest woolen mills.
All in all, this Flint and Tinder coat (available from our fall brand partner Huckberry!) is a rugged jacket with a refined sense of style that’s hard to beat for fall.
6. L.L. Bean, $119
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. Seneca, $428
SG Says: A reversible, packable, and lightweight jacket that’s perfect for fall.
With a modern, slim fit, this technical nylon coat from Seneca is an athleisure investment that will go the distance in your wardrobe.
8. Target, $50
SG Says: This trucker jacket from Target’s surprisingly stylish Goodfellow & Co line looks great.
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Our team loves the added touch of that sherpa collar.
9. Baracuta, $449
SG Says: A topcoat or car coat 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.
The Baracuta style is the gold standard for Harrington jackets, so if you can 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.
- Under $100 option: ASOS, $43
10. American Eagle, $75
SG Says: It’s always a good time to wear a workwear jacket.
By definition, a workwear coat keeps you protected from the “elements.” Given the right material, they can be worn with nearly anything, making it a super versatile jacket for your coat closet.
Perfect for a walk on a brisk fall morning or for an outdoor lunch with friends, sturdy coats like this AE one are meant for comfort, while still keeping your style game on point.
11. Gap, $89
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.
12. Taylor Stitch, $198
SG Says: This jacket is lightweight but also super durable, perfect for layering over or under for fall.
A good place to start? Wearing it over our team’s favorite fall sweaters.
13. Bonobos, $189
SG Says: It’s never a bad idea to have a bomber on standby, especially one as sophisticated as this Bonobos style.
- Under $100 option: Topman, $65
14. Faherty, $198
SG Says: When it comes to fall jackets for guys, a shacket (aka, shirt jacket) is still totally on trend.
So, what are you waiting for?!
- Under $100 option: Everlane, $78
15. Alpha Industries, $200
SG Says: Bummed that the new Top Gun finally left theaters?
Console yourself with 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, $395
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.
18. Ugg, $168
SG Says: There’s no way to go wrong with a plaid shirt jacket, like this one from Ugg. Yes, the maker of those cozy boots every girl wears from September through March.
The style is totally timeless, and you’ll look good without looking like you’re trying too hard.
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19. Express, $139
SG Says: Hello, how good would you look wearing this cool houndstooth top coat!
Spoiler: Extremely cool.
20. Herschel Supply, $100
SG Says: Sometimes there’s going to be shitty weather. It’s okay, you can still go out!
A refined take on an outdoor staple, this hooded jacket from Herschel in a roomy cut protects you in downpours and drizzle alike, with a waterproof stretch shell and sealed seams.
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.
>> Want more autumn inspiration? Learn 4 ways to subtly upgrade your outfit
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