Have you heard of the third-piece rule? An outfit looks more complete when you have three pieces, say jeans, a sweater, and a jacket. These are some of my favorite outerwear pieces for fall and winter (under $500). Some are in my closet - others are on my wishlist!
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Cropped Jackets
Trench Coats
The Barn Jacket
Puffer Coats
Wool Coats
Leather/Faux Leather/Suede
Cropped Jackets
Cropped jackets are must-haves for fall and winter. Wear them with high-rise or mid-rise pants and jeans. Try a bomber, trench coat, collarless, or barn jacket.
For work, wear this sophisticated lady jacket with tailored pants and loafers.
Bridgette lady jacket in houndstooth wool blend
I have two of these Lady Sweater Jackets to wear with jeans, dresses, trousers and pencil skirts. They're comfy but polished!
New relaxed Emilie sweater lady jacket in stripe - J.Crew
Cropped trench coats are trending! Wear yours with jeans and a white tee, or a sweater dress and boots.
JETT JACKET - TAUPE
Simple utlitity and shore jackets can be dressed up with tailored pants or dressed down with jeans.
CHEYENNE JACKET - BLACK
The stand collar and mini peplum makes this cropped jacket so chic!
Jocelyn Cotton Jacket
I have this cotton jacket in black for mild fall days (and for travel as it's easy to wash).
Alma Cotton Blend Jacket - Rails
Trench Coats
These full-length trench coats are perfect for rainy fall and winter days.
Finally, a blue-green trench coat for those of us who have cool undertones, and look washed out in tan. From Able, a Nashville brand that stroves to provide fair wages and safe work envirnments.
Kimberly Trench Coat
A classic trench coat that also comes in petite sizes…
New Icon Trench Coat For Women
An affordable classic trench from BR Factory.
Timeless Trench Coat | Banana Republic Factory
The Barn Jacket
The Must-Have Jacket For Fall (even if you live in the city!)
Relaxed organic cotton barn jacket
The Barn Jacket Cornstalk - Everlane
I have this in Moss Brown and wear it all the time with casual outfits. Try it with barrel leg jeans and suede sneakers.
Cropped Barn Jacket™ In Ripstop Cotton For Women
If you prefer longer jackets, take a look at this plaid barn jacket…
Barn Jacket™ In Plaid Double-faced Cotton For Women
A plaid barn jacket with a contrasting collar and cuffs…
Plaid Barn Jacket | Gap
Affordable barn jacket that also comes in denim!
Canvas Barn Jacket | Banana Republic Factory
A “cousin” to the barn jacket, the field jacket is also trending this year.
Denim Field Jacket For Women
Puffer Coats
In Upstate New York, winters are long and cold, so I have plenty of experience shopping for puffer coats! Here are some that I think are great buys!
I've worn this puffer for the past few winters. It's not at all bulky but really warm!
Women's Pinion Down Parka - Stio
I love the versatility of this puffer coat with its removable hood and double zipper. It's also filled with 100% EcoPlume recycled-polyester made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and is Global Recycled Standard (GRS)–certified and bluesign® approve...
Puffer Jackets, Coats, and Vests - Bernardo Fashions
Made with recycled nylon.
Aire Puffer Jacket | Athleta
For the coldest days of winter…
Nora | Women's Long Winter Coat - The Recycled Planet
One of my favorite brands…
Downtown Puffer Parka | Athleta
Made with recycled down.
The Puffer Bomber Black – Everlane
Wool Coats
For work and going out, take a look at these gorgeous wool and wool-blend coats.
I loved this coat so much I bought it in 2 colors! I sized up from my usual 4 to a 6 as it is a slim style.
New lady day topcoat in Italian double-cloth wool blend - J.Crew
Eileen Fisher - B-Corp that makes classic, easy pieces.
Lightweight Boiled Wool Icon Coat in Regenerative Wool
A classic wool coat.
The Topcoat in Wool Black – Everlane
You'll get twice as much wear out of this reversible wool coat!
Reversible Double-Faced Top Coat | Banana Republic
An affordable wool coat you can wear with anything!
Wool-Blend Wrap Coat | Gap
A classic coat by a classic brand…
Ralph Lauren
Leather/Faux Leather/Suede
A leather jacket is a classic. This year simple, clean leather jackets are trending in black or chocolate brown.
If you prefer faux leather take a look at this simple cropped jacket by Free People.
We The Free Hera Vegan Leather Jacket
Suede is a huge trend this year especially in shades of brown.
Women's Suede Jackets
Snug cropped leather jacket from ethical brand, Able.
Maha Leather Jacket - Able Clothing
Cotton jacket with the look of leather
Short Patent Jacket - Black - Jackets - & Other Stories
If it's in your budget, this is a gorgeous, classic suede jacket.
Relaxed Suede Trucker Jacket | Banana Republic
I bought this simple, buttery-soft leather jacket from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
Crop Leather Jacket
Denim Jackets
A denim jacket is a versatile casual piece. These are the styles that are trending this fall…
I have this classic, medium blue jacket from ethical brand Able. I wear it with dresses, cropped pants or short skirts in the fall.
The Bailey Classic Jacket
This cropped denim jacket has a cute contrasting collar…
Oversized Cropped Trucker Jacket In Denim For Women
