Style Roundup: 20 Fall Jackets for Guys (Updated for 2023!)

Style Roundup: 20 Fall Jackets for Guys (Updated for 2023!)

The #SGapproved light layer faves
20 fall jackets, curated by style girlfriend

By Megan Collins | Last Updated: Nov 30 2023 | 11 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.

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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 2023 styles for you to browse. Happy shopping!

Below, the 20 best fall jackets for guys:

1. Akashi-Kama, from $145

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. Quince, $200

abercrombie fitch leather biker jacket

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, $798

j.crew car coat

SG Says: Our very favorite find from J.Crew’s fall collection. A 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.

Yes, it’s expensive, but you’ll have this herringbone jacket forever, and you’ll always stand out in a good way when you wear it.

4. Todd Snyder, $1,298

Todd Snyder camel topcoat

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.

5. Flint and Tinder, $348

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. Banana Republic Factory, $96

Banana Republic Factory reversible jacket

SG Says: A reversible, packable, and lightweight jacket that’s perfect for fall.

With a modern, slim fit, this technical-nodding quilted coat from Banana Republic Factory is a casually elegant investment that will go the distance in your wardrobe.

RELATED: Is Banana Republic Back?!

8. Target, $50

Target trucker jacket

SG Says: This trucker jacket from Target’s surprisingly stylish Goodfellow & Co line looks great.

RELATED: Five ways to wear a shearling-lined jacket

Our team loves the added touch of that sherpa collar.

9. Baracuta, $449

baracuta G9 classic jacket

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

Wax London Whiting Overshirt Sage/Ecru Ombre Check

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

everlane black denim jacket

SG Says: Every guy could use a denim jacket in his fall outerwear repertoire, but a black denim jacket?

RELATED: 5 Ways to Wear a Denim Jacket

That’s taking things up a notch. Wear it like you would a leather jacket and go for cool sophistication.

12. Taylor Stitch, $298

Taylor Stitch x Danner The Venture Jacket
in Painted Camo Waxed Canvas

SG Says: This jacket, a collaboration between Taylor Stitch and Danner, 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

bonobos black boulevard bomber jacket

SG Says: It’s never a bad idea to have a bomber on standby, especially one as sophisticated as this Bonobos style.

14. Faherty, $198

faherty blanket-lined shirt jacket

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?!

15. Alpha Industries, $200

Alpha Industries Ma-1 Hooded Battlewash Flight Jacket

SG Says: Still riding high off of Top Gun: Maverick?

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

H&M wool blend black coat

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

Barbour Classic Beaufort Wax Jacket

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. Abercrombie, $160

Abercrombie Vegan Suede Bomber Jacket

SG Says: There’s no way to go wrong with a sophisticated suede bomber, like this faux style from Abercrombie. Yes, they’re back. No, we’re not going to keep trying to convince you.

The style is totally timeless, and you’ll look good without looking like you’re trying too hard.

19. Form & Thread, $133

form and thread jacquard print jacket

SG Says: Hello, how good would you look wearing this cool jacquard check overshirt!

Spoiler: Extremely cool.

20. Cotopaxi, $145

Cotopaxi Cielo Water Repellent Hooded Rain Jacket

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 Cotopaxi in a comfortable boxy cut protects you in downpours and drizzle alike, with a waterproof stretch shell and sealed seams.

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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.

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