Barn Jackets Are Back For Fall—We Rounded Up Our Favorites

While it may feel sticky and sweaty right now, fall is right around the corner. That means pretty soon, you’ll be sipping on pumpkin spice lattes and reaching for your go-to barn jacket, which are trending earlier than ever this year.

Last year, barn jackets (sometimes called chore coats) were the quiet luxury staple that made it mainstream. Versatile and understated, barn jackets make the ideal summer-to-fall transition piece, and we found the best ones to buy before the season’s first chill hits the air.

• Best Budget Barn Jacket: Old Navy Cropped Barn Jacket (now $28, was $59.99)
• Best Designer Barn Jacket Deal: Barbour Catlin Casual Jacket (now $199.99, was $320)
• Oversized and On-Trend Barn Jacket: Princess Polly Chesterbrook Cotton Canvas Jacket (now $70.85, was $109)

With its relaxed fit and faux leather collar, this affordable cropped barn jacket is the definition of throw-on-and-go. It’s available in several colors, including a bold floral print.

Not only does this 100% cotton oversized jacket with a corduroy collar give that effortless “cool” girl appeal, it’s also lined with faux fur for added warmth.

J. Crew updated this beloved ’80s style and it’s never been chicer. The preppy and polished piece now features water-repellent cotton fabric, leopard-print lining, and classic corduroy collar.

This heavy-duty jacket is designed with a rugged, worn-in feel that looks like you took it out of your grandmother’s closet (and we mean that in the best way possible). Choose from two colors.

Swap your go-to denim jacket for this one, which boasts an oversized chore coat silhouette and patch pockets. 

No matter which color you opt for, this perfectly tailored jacket with a plaid lining always looks good. Made from water-resistant wax-coated cotton, it’s a great choice for when the unpredictable fall forecast arrives.

Now’s your chance to score this sought after designer barn jacket for less. Made with water-resistant nylon, it has a relaxed fit and tartan trim along the cuffs and collar.

Ideal for early fall, this lightweight jacket with plenty of pockets is giving all the country-chic vibes.

Channel an Americana appeal with this corduroy-collared Tommy Hilfiger jacket, complete with a zipper closure and contrasting cuffs.

This longer-length pick provides extra coverage along with the timeless silhouette and details barn jackets are known for.

Workwear but make it fashion. With its packet pockets and snap buttons, this barn coat seamlessly toes the line between rugged and refined. Choose from five colors.

A boxy, cropped silhouette give the countryside barn coat a more city-ready appeal. It’s designed with a cotton and denim blend fabric.

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