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13 Fleece Jackets to Buy Now & Wear Forever

Perhaps you’ve heard that winter is coming? Well, we can confirm that it is, indeed, going to take place after fall. And we just want you to be ready for the incoming cooler weather, which is why we’re highlighting one of the hottest and coziest trends of the season: fleece jackets. Whether it’s of the half-zip, full-zip or hooded sweatshirt variety, this fuzzy piece of outerwear can easily take you from barre to brunch, but the right style can definitely also be worn with a dress to work. Here, 13 of our favorite fleece jackets—including the OG Patagonia iteration that started the whole craze. 

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Shopbop

One By Donni Tri Fleece Pullover

Looks like Neapolitan ice cream; feels like hot chocolate.

Patagonia

Patagonia Classic Retro-x Fleece Jacket

The fleece that started it all got a retro-inspired revamp and now it looks better than ever.

Target

Wild Fable Zip-up Sherpa Jacket

The combo of pale gray fuzz and neon green trim makes this a comfy, oversize accent piece.

BUY IT ($32)

Nordstrom

Sandy Liang Camo Print Fleece Jacket

Sandy Liang sure knows how to make a standout piece of outerwear.

Target

Ava & Viv Long Sleeve Bomber Jacket

This jacket has a bit more structure—think ribbed cuffs and an actual collar—but is just as cool and casual as the rest.

BUY IT ($49)

Urban Outfitters

Uo Torrance Floral Fleece Half-zip Sweatshirt

A sweet floral print balances out the generous shape of this layering piece.

Saks Fifth Avenue

3.1 Phillip Lim Faux Shearling Drawstring Jacket

Wear this cropped style with faded vintage jeans or high-waisted black trousers.

REI

The North Face Campshire Full-zip Fleece Jacket

This jacket absolutely must be worn in front of a fireplace. No excuses.

Prana

Prana Permafrost Half Zip

If we had to wear one thing every day until spring, it would absolutely be this lavender number.

BUY IT ($99)

Madewell

Penfield Mattawa Sherpa Fleece Vest

Hate sleeves? No problem, there’s still a fleece for you.

Everlane

Everlane Renew Fleece Full-zip

Minimalist and made from 40 recycled plastic bottles. What more could you want?

Aritzia

Lna Lena Sweater

You were worried that we forgot about leopard print? Well, we didn’t.

Bloomingdales

Anine Bing Sierra Textured Sweatshirt

There’s something about this teal that feels so chic—like you’d want to wear this with pinstripe trousers and a T-shirt.

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