This Jacket Style Is So "Now," and I'm Here for It

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It's time to welcome the shacket into your wardrobe this season. For those not familiar with the term, a shacket is essentially a slightly oversize shirt-jacket hybrid that's currently all over our Insta feeds and dominating at all our favorite stores. So what's so great about it, you ask? Shackets are the absolute perfect layering piece through fall, winter, and spring. The popular wool-blend and leather styles make them thicker than your average shirt but thinner than your heavy winter coat, so you can easily layer them over a turtleneck and under an overcoat throughout the colder temps. When spring arrives, you can throw one on over a lightweight tee with little effort required.

They look fresh buttoned up as a shirt and effortlessly cool undone as a jacket, and they exude a seriously cool look that is so "right now." And the best part? They suit literally everyone. So if you want an easy and cool way to look on-trend as we transition to the cooler weather, consider the shacket your essential hero piece. I'm here for the trend with these chic options I've found below, and perhaps you will be too.

best womens shackets shown on a woman walking wearing a white jacket over a white t-shirt with black trousers, a black shoulder bag, and a green necklace

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Style your shacket over a white T-shirt with black trousers for an effortlessly elegant weekend look.

best womens shackets shown on a woman walking down a sidewalk wearing black sunglasses, a plaid jacket, tan skinny jeans, and a black shoulder bag

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A plaid print adds a casual-cool touch to your jeans and boots.

best womens shackets shown on a woman sitting on a stoop wearing a white jacket with a black mini skirt, black tights, and black ballet flats

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A tweed or checked shacket is perfect for smarter settings.

best womens shackets shown on a woman taking a mirror selfie wearing a black jacket over a white t-shirt with jeans and ballet flats

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Leather shackets not only look luxurious, but they're also a great option to take you from day to night.

best womens shackets shown on a woman standing in the street wearing a suede jacket with a gray skirt, mesh ballet flats, and a black bag

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A suede shacket looks refreshingly sophisticated when styled with an A-line skirt, ballet flats, and a shoulder bag.

This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Judith Jones
Judith Jones
Associate Shopping Director

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.

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