Yes, You Need a Shacket—Here’s the Must-Have Your Closet Has Been Missing
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The shacket is a trending style staple that adds a cool utilitarian twist to your everyday outfits.
Hill City’s rugged-yet-refined shacket is made with technical fabric that’s moisture-wicking and breathable with a water-repelling overlay on the upper torso.
Shackets can be worn year-long as a lightweight top layer during the warm weather season and a useful mid-layer for a strong winter style flex.
YOUR STANDARD wardrobe essentials checklist rarely changes (if ever). A white button-down shirt, khaki chinos, a minimalist hoodie—these are style items every man should already own, but do you own a “shacket?" Yes, a shacket.
Also referred to as a shirt jacket or overshirt, the concept of the shacket isn’t something that’s new by any means; having been around for hundreds of years and usually made of canvas. But with the utilitarian jacket’s growing popularity over the past few years, the best brands in the business have put a modern spin on the classic with innovative technical fabrics and thoughtful design tweaks that make it not just desirable, but completely necessary. That’s where Hill City’s hybrid fleece shirt jacket comes in.
This shacket provides the modern style you want with the performance details you need.
HILL CITY—a brand that combines high-performance fabrics with timeless, streamlined designs—created the perfect shirt jacket that men of all ages can sport with confidence. By replacing canvas with thermoregulating PrimaLoft microfleece, this stunner has the versatility for year-long wear, providing warmth when you need it, but without overheating your body. And like all of Hill City’s high-quality offerings, the brand chose a fabric that’s quick-drying and has added stretch for comfort.
The sleek style of this shirt jacket makes it an incredibly appealing option for all occasions, but don’t let the minimalist design fool you. Useful features like concealed chest pockets and seriously deep side pockets allow you to carry your smart phone, wallet, keys, and just about any small gear you can think of without sacrificing the shirt jacket’s modern look—something Hill City executes flawlessly with their entire collection.
“What makes Hill City a standout in the menswear market is the brand's attention to detail and careful consideration for what men really want in their clothing: items that are both stylish and functional,” says Ted Stafford, Fashion Director at Men’s Health. “The cool styles Hill City offers initially draws you in, while high-performance features and unmatched comfort keeps you coming back again and again.”
Wear this shacket anywhere, any season.
WHETHER YOU opt for the navy or black version of this shirt jacket, there are endless outfit opportunities that add to its cost-per-wear value. Simply layer it over your favorite T-shirt for cool, effortless style or channel the rugged elegance of Steve McQueen by donning it over a turtleneck. Plus, it’s a perfect mid layer for added warmth during those brutal days of winter. And thanks to its lightweight feel, you can easily pack this essential for all your travels.
Investing in quality outerwear helps you to save money on your wardrobe in the long run.
LET'S BE honest: Cheap clothes are great in theory for saving your hard-earned dollars, but when you're loading your closet up with true classics to wear year-after-year, it's worth spending a little extra for high-quality goods. Trends come and go, but the shacket is here to stay.
Photographs by Jeffrey Westbrook
Prop styling by Miako Katoh
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