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Women's Lightweight Fall Jackets: Denim, Utility, Bomber, Barn, Quilted & Rain Shells
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items The weeks between sweater weather and real coat weather are short, and a lightweight jacket is what carries you through them. This list sorts the fall layers women actually wear most, from denim and utility jackets to bombers, barn coats, blazers, qu...
The one denim jacket I would tell anyone to start with, because the slim, cropped-ish cut sits right on the hip and works over dresses, tees and long sleeves. Medium wash goes with nearly every fall color I own, and it softens up nicely after a few w...
Levi's Original Trucker Jacket, Medium Wash
A blazer is the fastest way to make jeans and a tee look put together, and the stretch in this one means you can actually move your arms. Four-season weight is the key here: it is light enough for a warm October afternoon and still layers over a thin...
J.Crew Madelyn Blazer in Four-Season Stretch
Barn coats are my favorite weekend layer for pumpkin patches and farmers markets because the roomy cut fits over a sweater without feeling bulky. I like that this one comes from Pendleton, a brand known for sturdy blankets and outerwear, so it reads ...
Pendleton Lodge Pine Barn Coat
A sleek bomber in ripstop is the lightest way I know to add edge to leggings and a long-sleeve tee. It blocks a little wind without trapping heat, which makes it a good school-run and errands jacket when mornings are cool and afternoons are not.
Alo Division Ripstop Bomber Jacket
This is the layer I would use as a jacket on its own in October and tuck under a bigger coat in December. The ripstop nylon is thin, the recycled PrimaLoft fill keeps the warmth, and it packs down enough to throw in a weekender when you are not sure ...
Madewell Quilted Liner Jacket
Utility jackets are the safe bet for a casual fall outfit, and the drawstring waist on this one gives it shape instead of a boxy shirt-jacket look. Plenty of pockets means phone, keys and lip balm stay on you, and the lightweight twill never feels he...
Abercrombie & Fitch Lightweight Cinched Utility Jacket
When the plan is a long walk or a morning at the park, a windbreaker is easier to wear than a real jacket. The water-repellent crinkle fabric shrugs off sprinkles and the loose fit leaves room for a hoodie underneath when the temperature drops.
Nike Windrunner Women's Loose UV Woven Full-Zip Jacket
Anthropologie does a softer, slouchier bomber than the athletic ones, and this oversized cut is meant to hang off the shoulder a bit. I would style it over a slip dress or a plain tee and wide-leg jeans for something that looks intentional with almos...
Avec Les Filles Oversized Bomber Jacket
If you want one jacket for fall that will outlast the trend cycle, a waxed Barbour is it. The weatherproof waxed cotton handles drizzle, the corduroy collar and plaid lining are classic, and it only looks better as it creases and wears in.
Barbour Beadnell Waxed Cotton Jacket
A rain jacket that does not look like a rain jacket is what I wanted, and this one has a clean streamlined shape with a soft sweat-wicking liner so it does not feel clammy. Adjustable hood, cuffs and hem let you seal it up properly when the weather t...
lululemon Rain Rebel Jacket
Relaxed-fit denim at a gentler price than most designer options, which is useful if a jean jacket tends to get dragged around, spilled on and thrown into the back seat. The easy fit leaves space for a hoodie or flannel layer once the evenings get chi...
Abercrombie & Fitch Easy Denim Trucker Jacket
A linen-cotton chore coat is the ideal early-fall layer for warm days that still want a jacket by evening. It has that breezy lived-in feel, big patch pockets and a boxy cut that looks great with a white tee and straight jeans.
Lucy Linen Chore Coat
Reviews say this blazer runs roomy, so I would not size down, and that looseness is exactly what makes it easy to wear over a sweater or knit dress. The lightweight suiting fabric keeps it comfortable through long days at a desk or school events.
Abercrombie & Fitch Relaxed Suiting Blazer
Soft diamond quilting and ColdShield insulation make this a grab-and-go jacket for crisp mornings, and the quiet shell does not swish when you move. It also comes in plus sizing, which is rare for a quilted jacket this classic.
L.L.Bean Bean's Cozy Quilted Jacket
Great pick for travel days and fall hikes because it is waterproof, packs small, and has a water-repellent zipper that stops drips at the front. I like Athleta for sizing that includes petite, tall and plus, so the sleeves and length are less of a ga...
Athleta RainOut Traverse Jacket
A bomber with a ribbed shawl collar feels a bit more grown-up than a typical zip-front, and the cotton-wool blend gives it some body and warmth. It is the jacket I would wear with a long dress and boots, or with straight denim for something simple.
Madewell Classic Bomber Jacket
Washed-black denim is a smart change from classic blue, and it goes with every autumn neutral, from camel to cream to deep green. The oversized shape layers well over a hoodie and the premium cotton denim holds up through years of wear.
The Oversized Jean Jacket in Lunar Wash
This is the classic canvas barn coat with a cozy flannel lining, and finding it through Free People means it comes styled for a more casual wardrobe. A water-repellent finish makes it a good one for muddy walks, bonfires and fall yard work.
L.L.Bean Adirondack Barn Coat
A budget-friendly rain shell that still has seam sealing and an adjustable hood, which is what separates a jacket that works from one that just looks the part. It folds into its own pocket and comes in regular, petite and tall so you can pick the rig...
Eddie Bauer Women's Packable Rainfoil Jacket
A lighter, packable take on the famous Barbour quilted shape, with raglan sleeves and a slightly feminine fit. It has the heritage look of the heavier styles but suits early fall and mild climates where a full quilted coat would be too much.
Barbour Beadnell Summer Quilted Jacket
Part blazer, part jean jacket, and it solves the problem of not wanting a stiff office blazer. Wear it open over a white tee and trousers, or over a sweater dress, and it looks polished without being fussy.
Abercrombie & Fitch Oversized Denim Blazer
If the original trucker feels too fitted, the XL version has more room through the body and sleeves for layering over thick knits. It is the same trusted Levi's denim, just easier to throw on over anything.
Levi's XL Trucker Jacket, Medium Wash