Fall is Mother Nature’s friendly way of easing us into cold-weather dressing. Instead of hopping straight into cashmere sweaters and thick outerwear, you can play around with light cotton sweatshirts and casual blazers. It’s also the perfect time to incorporate one of our favorite pieces: the cropped jacket. These styles say, “Hey, cold weather, we see you coming, but we’ve still got time to play it cool.” They’re practical enough to protect us from the sudden fall chill, but won’t overheat us like our long wool coats or be as cumbersome as our marshmallow-like winter puffers.
Not to mention, the chic-cropped silhouette was all over New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023 runways. Although models were sporting the shorter design in itty bitty black shorts and tights from brands like Sergio Hudson, the style can easily be dressed with a classic pair of jeans or trousers for a casual spin. These cropped silhouettes create a universally flattering look no matter which route you take, and we can’t seem to get enough of.
Don’t waste time pondering over which outerwear to wear for the iffy weather and instead take full advantage of the in-between seasons with these chic cropped jackets. You’ll achieve that fall fashion aesthetic in no time, while you wait for trench coat season to arrive. Scroll ahead to shop our carousel of the best cropped jackets from preppy tweed silhouettes to classic denim styles.
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While blazers are the go-to for a put-together look, opt for a cropped tweed jacket to add a bit of posh flair to your outfit. We found various styles in statement-making hues so this outerwear option can be your new go-to layering piece.
Shop Mango
Mango Pocket Tweed Jacket, $, available at Mango
Maje Cropped Tweed Tailored Jacket, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
IRO Xylonaspe Jacket, $, available at Shopbop
Maeve Double-Breasted Tweed Jacket, $, available at Anthropologie
Eloquii Cropped Tweed Blazer, $, available at Eloquii
These aren’t your everyday cotton jackets. For an elevated take on the cropped look, browse through our soft cotton outerwear with luxe touches of embroidery, faux fur collars, crochet trims, and oversized pockets.
Shop J.Crew
J.Crew Odette Sweater Lady Jacket In Cotton-Blend Bouclé, $, available at J.Crew
Boden Cropped Cotton Jacket, $, available at Boden
Treasure & Bond Soutache Embroidered Quilted Cotton Jacket, $, available at Nordstrom
Torrid Cotton Twill Cropped Jacket, $, available at Torrid
Joie Lazaro Cotton Jacket, $, available at Joie
Make room for your oversized jean jacket’s edgy twin: the cropped denim. Unlike its relaxed-fit sibling that brings a down-to-earth vibe to your look, the cropped version highlights your curves and radiates an edgy and flirty aesthetic.
Shop Lane Bryant
Lane Bryant Denim Crop Jacket, $, available at Lane Bryant
Reformation Jori Cropped Denim Jacket, $, available at Reformation
KanCan Ripped Hem Cropped Denim Jacket, $, available at maurices
Abercrombie & Fitch Drapey Cropped Denim Jacket, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Torrid Denim Cropped Jacket, $, available at Torrid
& Other Stories Cropped Corduroy Jacket, $, available at & Other StoriesPhoto Courtesy of & Other Stories.
Mango Contrast Seam Jacket, $, available at Edon ManorPhoto Courtesy of Mango.
Sies Marjan Annabelle Cropped Crinkled-Vinyl Biker Jacket, $, available at Net-A-PorterPhoto Courtesy of Net-a-Porter.
Forever 21 Cropped Plaid Jacket, $, available at Forever 21Photo Courtesy of Forever 21.
H&M Short Suede Jacket, $, available at H&MPhoto Courtesy of H&M.
Ganni Faulkner Jacket, $, available at GanniPhoto Courtesy of Ganni.
Eckhaus Latta Cropped Denim Jacket, $, available at Need Supply
J.Crew Cropped Faux Fur Coat, $, available at J.CrewPhoto Courtesy of J.Crew.
Sandy Liang Reny Jacket, $, available at Sandy LiangPhoto Courtesy of Sandy Liang.
Zara Z1975 Metallic Biker Jacket, $, available at ZaraPhoto Courtesy of Zara.
Supriya Lele Cropped Hunting Jacket, $, available at Opening CeremonyPhoto Courtesy of Opening Ceremony.
Pull&Bear Cropped Leather Look Biker Jacket, $, available at ASOSPhoto Courtesy of Asos.
Bershka Transparent Plaid Jacket, $, available at BershkaPhoto Courtesy of Bershka.
Saks Potts Lucy Striped Shearling Jacket, $, available at MatchesFashion.comPhoto Courtesy of Matches Fashion.
MSGM Corduroy Blazer, $, available at Shopbop
GRLFRND Sarai Reversible Cropped Shearling And Denim Jacket, $, available at Moda Operandi
Wild Fable Plus Size Plaid Cropped Shirt Jacket, $, available at TargetPhoto Courtesy of Target.
Habitual Remy Patent Moto Jacket, $, available at ShopbopPhoto Courtesy of Shopbop.
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