5 Winter Jacket Trends That Stylish People Are Already Adopting

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Condolences or congratulations: colder temperatures are officially here. Even for those who relish this time of year, it can be hard to come to terms with the colder weather—if…

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Condolences or congratulations: colder temperatures are officially here. Even for those who relish this time of year, it can be hard to come to terms with the colder weather—if only because of the challenges of shifting closets into a new season. Grief aside, there’s at least one benefit to those cooler temperatures: outerwear.

A jacket is one of the few pieces that can weather-proof your wardrobe, elevate everyday ensembles, and signal great personal style. And this winter, outerwear is the outfit. At least, that’s what one could surmise from the latest jacket trends surfacing in runway collections and retail shelves. The season’s biggest jacket trends seem aimed at pushing us to take more “risks,” whether through pony-hair finishes or military details.

Of course, not everyone identifies as a “risk taker” in the clothing department, but that’s not necessary when this season’s outerwear reflects so many different sartorial perspectives (and styling approaches).

From jackets that feel like they’ve been unearthed from a vintage shop to blazers that look like they’ve been pulled straight from a stylish older sister’s wardrobe, you’re sure to find at least one winter jacket trend that feels personal to you. Whether paired with slim-fitting skinnies or a semi-romantic ruffled blouse, they’ve proven that the secret to embracing colder temperatures without sacrificing personal style is having a cool jacket in tow.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up six winter jacket trends that will be everywhere this season.

We’ve all been there: you’re unmotivated to get dressed, so you turn on your favorite playlist. The next song in the queue? “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan, or at least that’s what we’re guessing was the soundtrack that inspired creative directors to incorporate show-stopping animal-print jackets with shaggy textures, faux-fur trims, and…

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