These Are the Fall Jackets Worth Building a Wardrobe Around

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us.Stone Island / Fortela / A.Presse2 min readPeople are far too willing to celebrate the end of summer. Even though it got rough through the dog days—which the ancient Greeks and Romans attributed to extra heat from Sirius, the “dog star” (they were wrong, but cool theory)—we are leaving the most glorious period to be a human walking this Earth. Wearing clothes in the fall is fun, sure, but summer gives us our best food, our best vacation weather, and a chance to say “Sorry boss, I can’t do anything because the state has returned my children to my full care for two months.” I am at the front of the Light Brigade when it comes to defending summer.But this week hit the brakes on my love for scorching hot weather. Georgia football has its first big game of the season, the Atlanta Falcons went to Green Bay and dog-walked the Packers, and the Braves clinched the NL East. And, crucially, a nor’easter brought the first bit of fall weather to New York. I put on my favorite jean jacket, and damn . . . it felt as good as cooking on the beach in July.If you’re feeling the same, or prepping for the fall weather to hit the lower latitudes, we decided to pull a list of our favorite jackets for fall and winter 2026. I’m not going to bullshit you about “trends” or “what cool guys are wearing.” I’m simply dropping a few bangers for your benefit, reader. Buy one, wear it to the bar, and pray this is the year your stupid little sports team gets another pennant.U.S.A. Made, Inspired by one of our Greatest CamosAffordable and Endlessly WearableWarm, Stylish, and RuggedThat Carhartt Doesn’t Feel This GoodA More Wearable Rockstar Leather JacketI Would Kill Someone for ThisThe Best-Looking Fleece of the SeasonReal Workin’ Man’s JacketA U.S.A.-Made Waxed JacketGod’s Perfect Flannel ShacketA Slight Swerve on the Denim Jacket