Fashion

Here’s The Best Outerwear For Fall’s In-Between Weather

For when we’re not quite ready to bust out our parkas

by Jenna Igneri

Say what you will about summer's oppressive heat and winter's punishing chill, at least you know what you're in for. Fall? It's confusing! Which is why we rounded up the season’s best outerwear offerings, perfect for all of those not-quite-hot-but-not-quite-cold days ahead. Check them out, below.

Photos courtesy of ASOS, Topshop, Maimoun, Pixie Market

The denim jacket

Trade in your sleeveless tops for the classic denim jacket. Some of our favorites for Fall 2018 include vibrant colors, patchwork details, and belted silhouettes.

ASOS, Curve Denim Shrunken Jacket, $64, available at ASOS; Topshop, Purple Denim Jacket, $80, available at Topshop; Calvin Luo, Wave Denim Jacket, $374, available at Maimoun; Pixie Market, Denim Belted Jacket, $135, available at Pixie Market.

Photos courtesy of Zara, Need Supply Co., Lisa Says Gah, W Concept

The corduroy jacket

Slightly warmer than your classic denim, corduroy is having a moment this season in a variety of neutrals and brights.

Zara, Corduroy Jacket, $49.90, available at Zara; Ganni, Ridgewood Corduroy Jacket, $360, available at Need Supply Co.; Paloma Wool, Dori Jacket in Pink, $179, available at Lisa Says Gah; Another A, Corduroy Ribbon Jacket Yellow, $179, available at W Concept.

Photos courtesy of Hunter, Happy Socks, Herschel, ASOS

The raincoat

When it rains, it pours—so we might as well look cute while trudging through puddles. This season's best offerings feature vibrant prints and colors, as well as the ever-trendy PVC.

Hunter, Original Vinyl Poncho in Military Red, $150, available at Hunter; Happy Socks x Stutterheim, Dream Raincoat, $410, available at Happy Socks; Herschel, Rainwear Parka, $99.99, available at Herschel; ASOS, Clear Mac, $119, available at ASOS.

Photos courtesy of Missguided, Frankie Shop, Either And, Ohheygirl.

The trench coat

Fall 2018's trench coat offering includes a variety of textures, patterns, and silhouettes, taking the wardrobe staple to totally new levels.

Missguided, Navy Pinstripe Longline Jacket, $75, available at Missguided; Frankie Shop, Khaki Belted Trench Cape, $225, available at Frankie Shop; Bevza, Denim Patchwork Trench Coat, $715, available at Either And; Ohheygirl., Green Faux Leather Jacket, $157.87, available at Ohheygirl;

Photos courtesy of Free People, & Other Stories, Need Supply Co., W Concept

The blazer

When we're not quite ready to throw on our long, wool coats, an oversized blazer is the perfect alternative.

Free People, Sporty Uptown Girl Blazer, $168, available at Free People; & Other Stories, Double-Breasted Blazer, $219, available at & Other Stories; Mijeong Park, Oversized Plaid Jacket, $250, available at Need Supply Co; 1159Studio, Mh7 Back Slit Check Jacket, $276, available at W Concept. 

Photos courtesy of DSTLD, Topshop, Artizia, BlankNYC

The moto jacket

The moto jacket is a fall wardrobe staple—need we say more?

DSTLD, Women's Leather Moto Jacket in White, $350, available at DSTLD; Topshop, Motocross Leather Biker Jacket, $320, available at Topshop; Aritzia, Jagger Leather Moto, $475, available at Aritzia; BlankNYC, El Dorado Jacket, $198, available at BlankNYC.