I think it’s safe to say that barn jackets are having a moment – I suppose they are western adjacent and full of utilitarian nostalgia. But we mostly love them because they are easy to throw on and wear, have mixed materials (usually denim or canvas with a different collar), and ample pockets. I found a few at the mall that I wanted to show you, as well as a couple of other fall jackets that are pretty dang great for the season. I tried them all on with my favorite Korkease fall boots and barrel jeans that I can’t seem to quit.

Renacida Jacket (Extra Small) | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

This jacket surprised me at $60 from Shopbop, and Kaitlin (our photographer who has decidedly cooler style than I do) bought it immediately. It’s a thicker cotton that is just so easy to throw on (which I have been doing for days), and I love that it’s a stripe (always). So many pockets, y’all.

Renacida Jacket (Extra Small) | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

Now it’s VERY oversized. I’m wearing an XS small, and it’s still big. We like this look (and it looks awesome with tall boots), but def size down even if you want oversized.

Denim Trapeze Jacket (Medium) | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

This Madewell jacket was hard to find, I think because it’s so popular, but I found it at Nordstroms. It’s pretty perfect.

Denim Trapeze Jacket (Medium) | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

It’s polished (we love the dark denim, contrasting thread, and brass buttons), and the trapeze-style back gives it a solidly not utilitarian vibe. I’m wearing a medium here, so I would size up (the small might have fit, but not in the way that I would have wanted a barn jacket to fit – you don’t want them to be fitted per se).

Canvas Barn Jacket (Extra Small) | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

Now this one from Old Navy was excellent (Old Navy has always done utilitarian jackets so well – I have last year’s that I still wear frequently). They only had the XS small in store, and it fits, but I would definitely have gotten a small so I had more room to layer or just throw on more casually.

Canvas Barn Jacket (Extra Small) | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

It’s simple, solid, affordable, and comes in a few different colors.

Denim Lady Jacket (Small) | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

I love that this lady jacket is in a darker, bolder tone (versus the typical bright colors). It’s fitted, polished, and flattering – GREAT for a city job where you want to look good commuting to the office and yet still thin enough to keep it on inside.

Denim Lady Jacket (Small) | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

The leather and brass details pop off the dark denim perfectly :)

Cropped Barn Jacket (Small) | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

Of course, I ended up keeping the most expensive one (from J.Crew – so hopefully on sale soon!). I have an event in Texas in October, and this has a matching skirt that is so cute, so as a set it’s pretty striking and yet simple.

Cropped Barn Jacket (Small) | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

I loved the boxy crop, the squared off pockets, and the trapeze back (very similar to Madewell’s, I just loved where it landed on me, better). The small is still pretty roomy, so I could layer on thinner sweatshirts.

Knit Sleeve Crop Chore Jacket | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

This one mixes both canvas, cable knit, and denim – pretty dang cute. It’s really cropped and the color is perfect for fall (and looks great with all denim colors).

Knit Sleeve Crop Chore Jacket | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

Definitely the coziest of the bunch with the sweater material.

Jacket (Small) | Jeans (Size 26) | Favorite Boots (Size 7)

I tried really hard to tell myself I didn’t need this guy, but it’s just really, really good. I had found a Rag & Bone 1/2 trench at Nordstrom an hour before for like $450 and didn’t even let myself try it on, but honestly, this one is way better.

Jacket (Small) | Jeans (Size 26) | Boots (Size 7)

It’s structured without being stiff. I feel like you can throw it over any t-shirt and look pulled together, even professional. After we shot this, I found one from Tuckernuck, which I didn’t buy, but if you want a tan version, this one looks GREAT.

Here are some others I loved but didn’t get a chance to buy and shoot:

Khaki Drew Short Trench Coat | Cropped Trench Coat

Cropped Bomber Jacket | The Cropped Utility Jacket

Short Waxed Chore Jacket | Waxed Canvas Barn Jacket

The Ranch Jacket | Denim Oversized Bubble Jacket

Oh, and in case you missed it, I did a full fall outfit idea post. Check it out here! Happy fall, folks. xx

*Photos by Kaitlin Green