Call it a Barn Jacket, Chore Jacket, or Work Jacket – what these refer to are jackets that are traditionally a bit oversized, made of a somewhat sturdy fabric, have large pockets (at the side or in front), hit at the hip or below, and are often made of cotton, denim, waxed cotton or waxed canvas (waxing is a weatherproofing treatment that makes fabric durable, long-lasting and adaptable to changing temperatures). They are the jackets you throw on over a shirt or sweater when heading out on a fall day. These are the jackets that last and last. Chrissie has her husband’s barn jacket from 36 years ago and one of her kids just ‘stole’ it to wear this fall! They are classics!
There are a lot of these out this fall. Here are a few we’d like share:
Everlane The Ranch Jacket $178
- Relaxed fit
- Cord collar
- Button closures and shank front fastening
- Chest pocket, and two large button patch pockets in durable denim
Free People We The Free Cori Waxed Jacket $298
- Oversized fit, with both zipper and buttons
- Waxed cotton
- Comes in 3 great colors
- Slouchy, relaxed fit
- Corozo buttons
- Contrast corduroy collar and inner cuff detail
- Two roomy hip pockets, as well as a chest pocket.
- Relaxed fit with cord collar
- Button-front closure
- Two big front pockets
- Durable organic cotton canvas
J.Crew Cropped Barn Jacket $248
A new twist (cropped) on an old favorite, available in solids and a plaid option. Comes with a zip and snap closure, and hits above the hip.
- Available in blue denim or black
- Generous front pockets
- Button closure and detail at the cuff
Barbour Bedale Waxed Jacket $398
- Corduroy collar
- Long sleeves and inner ribbed sleeves
- Two-way zip closure
- Two hand-warmer pockets at ribs and two large bellow pockets with snap closure at hips
- Studded for optional hood (not included)
- Pairs with optional hood and the Olive Polarquilt Waistcoat Zip-in Liner (not included)
- Material: Midweight 6oz Thornproof Waxed Cotton (outer), Cotton Tartan (lining)
- Corduroy collar
- Long sleeves
- Front zip closure with snap-over storm flap
- Moleskin-lined hand-warming pockets at ribs
- Snap-shut bellows pockets at hips
- Mid-hip length
- Lined
- Can be worn with the zip-in Fleece Betty Liner (not included) or optional hood (not included)
- Material: 100% Sylkoil Waxed Cotton (outer), Cotton Tartan (lining), Nylon (sleeve lining)
La Ligne The Val Jacket – Denim $250
Based on the classic, French painter jackets.
- Oversized
- Patch pockets on front and interior chest pocket
- Copper rivets and buttons
- Center front button closure and button cuff
- Classic denim contrast stitching in mustard thread
- No patch or belt loop
- Machine wash
Jenni Kayne Cordoroy Jacket $375
- Button-up jacket
- Features utility pockets and a mid-hip hem.
- 100% cotton fabric
- Oversize long design
- Shirt-style and contrasting collar
- Two front flap pockets
- Hook fastenings
- Inner lining
- Corduroy collar
- Zip and snap button closure
- Patch front pockets
- 98% cotton, 2% spandex