5 Jacket Trends All the Cool Girls Are Wearing

best-fall-jackets-240454-1509475980264-main

(Image credit: Collage Vintage)

Want to know the cherry on top of a perfect fall look? A killer piece of outerwear. What you've put together underneath it all suddenly becomes slightly less significant as your sole purpose in life becomes to stay warm. Instead of feeling bombarded by a boring coat this season, we want to ensure you're excited by the outerwear selection hanging in your closet. The fashion girls we love have unsurprisingly pioneered the way for us yet again, and here, we've identified the five trends they have been gravitating toward this season.

From shearling jackets to patent leather coats, there's no way your look will be weighed down by anything other than a fabulous-looking topper. Whether you're rushing out the door, headed to the office, or on your way to an elegant event, the jackets and coats in the roundup ahead have undoubtedly got your back.

Go on to shop the five outerwear trends fashion girls are loving this fall.

best-fall-jackets-240454-1509475485213-image

(Image credit: Collage Vintage and Style du Monde)

Patent leather coats were spotted all over the streets of fashion week and—as you can see here—look great layered over just about everything.

Shop the trend:

best-fall-jackets-240454-1509475484679-image

(Image credit: Collage Vintage and Style du Monde)

Can it really even be fall without at least one cozy shearling jacket hanging in your closet? The answer is no. Whether you're in need of a quick extra layer or want to add some texture to a fashion-forward look, shearling-adorned jackets are where it's at.

Shop the trend:

best-fall-jackets-240454-1509475484079-image

(Image credit: Collage Vintage and Style du Monde)

You know what they say—the bigger the puff, the cooler the girl. This season, go bold with your puffer choice and opt for unique colors and shapes.

Shop the trend:

best-fall-jackets-240454-1509475482537-image

(Image credit: Collage Vintage and Style du Monde)

The checked blazer craze has quickly transitioned into the checked coat craze as fashion girls everywhere are reaching for any topper that is checked and tailored.

Shop the trend:

best-fall-jackets-240454-1509475483231-image

(Image credit: Collage Vintage)

Why not add some color to your fall outfit planning with a coat bursting with flowers? As seen here, there's no way you'll be able to run around your city without receiving a few compliments—these babies are showstoppers. 

Shop the trend:

Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.