Fall Is Here So You Need a Chic Transitional Shacket for All of Those Festivities

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Cold weather is fast approaching, my friend. (Can you believe it?!) There's nothing harder than trading swimsuits and summer dresses for thick, heavy clothes—but! We mustn't forget that before the temperature really drops, we have the transitional season of fall that gives us the type of weather that's too hot for a coat, but too cold for just a light sweater. It can be challenging to figure out how to bundle up without worrying about sweating through layers! Thankfully there's a fashion trend that's perfect for this type of ~sartorial conundrum~. The shirt jacket, also known as the shacket.

Before you say it: No, it's not your regular, ol' button-up shirt. A shacket is a slightly oversized shirt-jacket hybrid that is just *chef's kiss* for layering. It's thicker than your average top and yet thinner than your winter parka, so you can count on it to keep you warm on a brisk fall day, without all the extra bulk.

Our top picks for the best shackets of 2023:

If you're on the hunt for some of the best shackets the internet has to offer, then you've come to the right place. From plaid and leather ones to denim and graphic options, you'll find it all, below.

The Italian ReWool® Oversized Shirt Jacket

Shout-out to this one that has two v large pockets in case you don't wanna carry around a bag.

Take Notes Ivory Plaid Tweed Shacket

I'm thinking Blair Waldorf would be into this preppy design, just because of this ivory color and tweed material.

Close Friends Midi Shacket

Rave Review: "This shacket is trendy and a total vibe. It fits great and is very flattering to be a plaid. I almost bought it twice."

Quilted Shacket

Keep it simple with a quilted, denim shacket. Just a heads up the hood isn't included so you'll want your own hoodie to achieve this moment.

Embroidered Beaded Oversized Pocket Shacket

Make a statement with this beaded and embroidered beaut. It tells a story, doesn't it? The matching pants are out of stock but you should pair with some black denim!

Daisy Floral High Pile Fleece Shacket

We all need some whimsy in our lives. This daisy floral fleece will do it for ya.

Zebra Print Brushed Button Down Shacket

This wool look is giving me chic, magic carpet energy..but like, in the city. Please tell me you see it?!

Faux Leather Shacket

Calling all baddies: you actually need this faux leather shacket for your "city-girl" plans this weekend. Add some leggings and BAM.

Waffle Boyfriend Button Up Shacket

This bf style is sooo comfy; it's super oversized and the waffle material is ideal for all the chill days around the corner. PS: get the shorts, too.

Curve Lightweight Cotton Pocket Shacket

Rave Review: "I loved this jacket so much I bought it in three colors! So cute!"

Smiley Denim Shacket

Only happy vibes here! This smiley denim style is the mood-booster you need in your closet.

Ivy Oversized Shacket in Zebra

How chic is the zebra print? I'll answer for ya...SO CHIC.

Maleah Shacket

This oversized beaut will go with a whole bunch of 'fits, trust.

Harper Houndstooth Shacket

This houndstooth shacket + these matching utility shorts = everythiiiing.

Snuggly Sweetheart Cream Teddy Jacket

Get your cuddles on in this teddy jacket. Beware: you'll be tempted to take a nap in public.

Casual Frayed Fringe Distressed Shacket

How about a shacket that's frayed, fringed, and heavily distressed?

Corduroy Hooded Color Block Shirts Shacket

Here’s a cool, neutral pick that’ll work with any outfit you already have planned.

Tonal Check Trucker

If you want a neutral green one that'll go with any look you want, here's the shacket for you.

Corduroy Button Down Shacket

Nothing screams fall like corduroy! I'm loving this deep seafoam green shacket—made of the thick, ribbed material—that'll give a fab pop of color to a muted ensemble.

Casual Plaid Wool Blend Button Down Shacket

She's comfy. She's cute. She's affordable. And you can get her with that *chef's kiss* Prime shipping.

Brushed Flannel Plaid Shacket

BRB, just daydreaming of a fresh walk in the park with this snug shacket on and a warm coffee in hand.

Plaid Lapel Brushed Button Down

Another long shacket that's probably as comfy as a full-on bathrobe.

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