5 Lightweight Jacket Trends for Fall 2025

Cooler days are nearly upon us, so before the temperatures officially drop, stock your wardrobe with pieces equipped to keep you cozy during all your fall adventures. Luckily, this year’s jacket trends are plentiful (and perfectly packable), so you’ll have no trouble finding your dream style to accompany you throughout your seasonal travels.

From barn jackets to cropped trench coats, we’ve identified the five biggest jacket trends hitting the streets this fall, along with the best ways to shop each style (with some picks even on sale!). Read on to find 20 eye-catching looks your wardrobe has been missing from Everlane, Gap, Nordstrom, and more. Best of all, everything costs less than $150.

Barn Jacket

Functional, flattering, and the perfect weight for the early weeks of fall, the barn jacket trend is one of the most utilitarian fads we’ve seen crop up this season, and you don’t need to shell out a fortune to get the look, either. With a boxier fit and a contrasting collar, the Old Navy Canvas Barn Jacket is a steal at $60, and shoppers have their choice of three gorgeous neutrals in sizes XS to 4X. If you’re willing to splurge a little more, the Levi’s Women’s Short Cotton Barn Jacket is another great, high-quality piece at $101, while the Everlane The Barn Jacket is a whopping 60 percent off in the men’s fit if you like your clothes a little baggier. 

Bomber Jacket

Bomber jackets are one look that never truly seems to go out of style—probably because they make every outfit look effortlessly cool and they’re great for transitioning between seasons. For a sportier vibe, the Athleta Flex Bomber is a lightweight, packable pick that’s on sale for under $100. The best-selling Madewell Classic Bomber Jacket,on the other hand, features a cropped fit and a cozy cotton and wool blend—plus it’s now 34 percent off. And, if your dream bomber jacket has a leather exterior,  the slick Automet Women’s Motorcycle Jacket will be an automatic “add to cart” while it’s on sale for $40. 

Cropped Trench Coat

Full trench coats can step aside because cropped coats are having a moment this fall, and they’re far more packable than their longer counterparts. With adjustable sleeves and a boxy fit, the Abercrombie & Fitch Cropped Trench Coat is a cool, lightweight layer for brisk evenings, and the army green shade is especially on-trend. For a more affordable version, the best-selling Saodimallsu Crop Double Breast Trench Coat is an unbeatable selection at Amazon that’s now just $48.The Gap UltraSoft Denim Crop Trench Jacket is a more casual jean option and the moody dark wash just went on sale.

Suede Jacket

Suede has long been one of the most popular materials of the early fall for its lightweight drape and moderate warmth, and this year is no exception. Luckily, there are so many ways to make the trend your own, starting with the oversized Wayf Rita Faux Suede Jacket that’ll look effortlessly cool paired with a mini skirt, jeans, or even well-tailored trousers. For a fitted, cropped finish, the A New Day Faux Suede Lady Jacket is an affordable pick for under $50, and if you’re looking to add a bit of edge to your style, the Loft Faux Suede Moto Jacket will do the trick for under $100. 

Quilted Jacket

One of the more versatile trends of the season, quilted jackets are about to be spotted everywhere as temperatures rapidly drop, and they come in so many unique styles and patterns that will easily integrate into your existing wardrobe. Our standout pick is the Free People Quinn Quilted Cotton Denim Jacket that’s now nearly $100 off and will instantly add intrigue to your simplest travel outfits. The Thread & Supply Quilted Jacket is a close second since it comes in one of the most popular prints of the year: gingham. 

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