16 Best Fall Jackets for Women 2024, According to a Fashion Editor

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.

The early bird gets the runway-approved bomber.

There may be a few more weeks left in the summer season—and, no doubt, the warmer weather is sure to stick around for the early weeks of September—but I’m ready for the next season. More specifically, I’m already planning my lineup of fall jackets.

As much as I love wearing the best summer trends and staples—like jorts and linen dresses, to name two—I appreciate the art of putting together a solid, foolproof fall wardrobe. Between the weeks that feel ripe for transitional dressing to the moments when the air is chill and crisp, the right layer, be it a denim trucker or a leather moto, can often be the hero of your look.

Among my usual browsing (for work and play), I’ve been particularly keen on adding a new style or two to my own wardrobe, but I couldn’t let my findings go to waste—so I’ve brought them all together for you to get in on the fun. And between Khaite, Proenza Schouler, COS, and other labels, there are some really good ones to choose from ahead of the change in seasons. Shop them all below.

An understated jacket will be the perfect final layer for your ensembles this season. And I just love the structured look of this knit style.

Sizes: XS-L

Colors: Dark Gray, Beige

Material: 72% ECOVERO™ Viscose, 28% Recycled polyester

Proenza Schouler can do no wrong in my eyes, and this jacket is no exception. I love the cropped cut in addition to the chest pockets and pointed collar; it's a polished update from my go-to leather moto.

Sizes: 0-12

Colors: Black

Materials: 100% Lambskin Leather

Say hello to your new fall workwear staple.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Night Sky

Material: 63% polyester/33% rayon/4% elastane

If you prefer to have something a little lighter for your outer layers, opt for this utilitarian style. Fashion with function? Say less.

Sizes: XXS-XL

Colors: Khaki

Material: 100% cotton

You might already have a classic blue denim jacket, but what about black? It’s a great option for when you want to add a bit more of an edge to your outfits, especially when you factor in the faded finish.

Sizes: XXS-2XL

Colors: Black Wash

Material: 100% cotton

I haven’t stopped thinking about this cowprint jacket since I first laid eyes on it. It just feels like such an unexpected—but so very welcome—style to sport this season.

Sizes: XS-L

Colors: Brown/White Cow

Material: 100% calfskin

Oh, the way Khaite has a hold on me (and apparently a lot of my colleagues). This will add the right air of cool to your outfit while also maintaining an elevated sophistication. Wear it with everything from your go-to fall dresses and skirts to your must-have jeans and slacks.

Sizes: 0-12

Colors: Black, Black Leather

Material: Structured satin suiting

There’s just something about a beautiful suede jacket that feels perfect for fall. Just imagine how it’ll look with a pair of barrel jeans, the perfect fall sneakers, and a pretty silk scarf in your hair.

Sizes: XS-XXL

Colors: Hazel, Black

Material: Lambskin suede

Everyone could benefit from owning a tuxedo jacket, don’t you think? Style this with a pair of high-waisted trousers, a chic circle skirt, or even a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. You can’t go wrong here.

Sizes: FR34-FR44

Colors: Black

Material: Wool gabardine

Sometimes, all you need is a classic bomber. This will be a great alternative to your everyday denim trucker.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Slate

Material: Lightweight linen cotton

Why opt for a standard blazer when you could have this timeless, feminine bolero instead?

Sizes: FR34-FR40

Colors: Black

Material: 70% Wool, 30% Polyamide

In my humble opinion, corduroy is an underrated material for the fall. To dress it up, I suggest pairing it with a longer wool or leather pencil skirt with a pair of kitten heels.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Camel

Material: 93% cotton, 6% polyester, 1% elastane

The lace trim on the sleeves and along the back gives this design an instant update from the other styles on the market.

Sizes: XXS-XL

Colors: Blue

Material: Denim

Still not over the mob wife aesthetic? Me neither. And I envision this being the perfect piece to wear over my fall wedding guest dresses.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Leopard

Material: 98% polyester and 2% spandex

Dress up your fall ’fits with a touch of sheen in the form of this gorgeous Celine bomber.

Sizes: FR34-FR40

Colors: Creme

Materials: 66% Acetate / 34% Silk

When you need something to layer over your tops during the transitional weeks, this is the perfect pop of color to brighten up your days.

Sizes: 00-12

Colors: Pop Orange

Material: 100% polyester

Every product featured on ELLE.com is independently researched, tested, or editor-approved. We only recommend products that we stand behind, and the merchandise featured on our site is always driven by editorial and product testing standards, not by affiliate deals or advertising relationships. Any content created in partnership with advertisers is marked as such.

Dale Arden Chong is the senior fashion commerce editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. With a passion for great sartorial stories and getting dressed (as well as a knack for nerding out over the details), she has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour, Who What Wear, Entertainment Tonight, and others. So, if you ask her for a shopping recommendation, she’ll give you five picks plus her honest, unfiltered opinions. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award in the Online category of “Commentary/Analysis/Trend” for her article “Calvin Klein Underwear: What Is Plus Size?” Outside of the style world, her hobbies include cooking, playing tennis, ceramics, and watching BTS dance videos on YouTube, among other things. Follow her on Instagram at @dalearden.

Yes, You Need These Leather Riding Boots for Fall

The Launch: Fashion News to Know This October

This Amazon Bed Frame Surprised Me (In a Good Way)

You Need These 26 Must-Have Designer Bags of 2024

White Elephant Gifts That Everyone Will Fight Over

20 Classic Trench Coats to Have Forever

Bucket Bags Are Back, But In a Much Different Way

Shop Clare Waight Keller’s Reformation Capsule

40 Unique Gift Ideas to Celebrate a 40th Birthday

25 Best Sweaters on Amazon to Add to Your Cart Now

The Unstoppable Denim Trends That Are Here to Stay

Buying Charli XCX Merch on Amazon Is So 'Brat'