As the weather shifts and layers re-enter your daily rotation, fall 2025 is all about the outer layer that speaks for you. The season’s big menswear push? Statement jackets and sweater-jackets – pieces that deliver instant personality through color, silhouette, texture, or pattern. It’s about functionality and flair, blending self-expression with practical layering.
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Dive into the Trend: Key Silhouettes, Textural Layers and Colorful Men’s Jackets
Q: What kind of jackets are trending for men in Fall 2025?
- Key Silhouette: Lightweight Blouson Jacket Silhouettes, Flight Jackets and Harrington Jackets
- Bold Patterns: Flannel, Check, Houndstooth and Heavy Pattern Jackets
- Fall Textures: “Swackets”, Zip-Up Sweater Jackets and corduroy trim
- Lightweight and Casual details: Knitted bombers and funnel-neck jackets
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How to Wear it: The Modern Under Layer
What makes this year’s outerwear feel new isn’t just the jackets themselves, it’s the way men are wearing it. The casual, easy silhouettes of this year’s trending jackets allow men to layer beyond a plain white tee or button up. Men are layering their jackets over polo shirts, tank tops, long-sleeve tees, henleys and even hoodies, allowing more flexibility in both temperature control and styling. Complete the look with trousers or roomy jeans and casual loafer or sneakers.
Pick Your Fall Vibe: 4 Distinct Menswear Brands to Shop this Fall
Check out four of our favorite menswear brands for shopping outer layers, each one defining a different style lane this fall:
1. Wax London: Clothing with Character
For guys who like their clothes to tell a story, Wax London delivers statement outerwear with unique yet ultra-wearable conversation pieces. From bold check-patterned jackets to textural, wool-blend shackets, these pieces feel as lived-in as they are stylish. Expect slightly boxy cuts, earthy tones, and heritage fabrics that feel both modern and nostalgic. Wear them over a fitted polo or ribbed tank to balance the proportions.
2. COS: Smart Minimalism
For a cleaner take on the statement outer layer, COS is your go-to. Their fall jackets are all about refined silhouettes in neutral palettes for optimal wearability. Ideal for work layers, practical statement pieces and minimalist wardrobes, shop our favorites from their textural bomber to the extra sharp flight jacket.
3. KITH: Streetwear that Grows Up
KITH merges streetwear with premium design through their varsity jackets, quilted bombers, and mixed-material zip-ups, bringing pure swagger to cooler weather. These are statement pieces built for city living: bold logos, rich textures, and unexpected color blocking. Layer with oversized tees or slim-fit hoodies depending on your vibe.
4. Ralph Lauren RRL: Americana Heritage, Reinvented
If your fall style leans classic, RRL by Ralph Lauren offers timeless outerwear with a rugged soul. Shop their outfit-defining waxed canvas chore jackets, military-inspired field coats, and indigo-dyed workwear styles. These pieces are built to last and made to be layered. Throw one over a thermal long sleeve or henley for that off-duty ranch hand look, even if you’re just headed out to lunch.
Final Thoughts: Make It Your Own
This fall, the outer layer isn’t just an afterthought – it’s the defining piece. Whether you’re drawn to bold patterns, clean lines, or rugged textures, now’s the time to experiment. Layer smarter, wear color with intention, and find the jacket that says something about you before you even speak.