Fall is obviously peak layering season. We all know and love the classic trench coat and cool-girl leather jacket, but the runways and fashion people online have officially spoken. There are fresh jacket trends making their way onto the scene. If you haven’t been paying attention to the fall/winter 2026 collections, don’t worry. I’m here to break the trends down for you. These trends are the epitome of chic, effortless, and eye-catching for the season, which is a goal that I will always try to achieve with my fall fashion.

Outfits that include these jacket trends from the fall/winter 2026 collections have been living in my mind rent-free for quite some time now. These trends—ranging from well-known and loved car coats to others that are newer, like frog-closure jackets—are all going to be everywhere this fall. How do I know? Runway collections never fail to prove these claims, and the fashion-inclined on Instagram have already partaken in wearing these trends. It was only right to share with you, reader, rather than gatekeep.

Military Jackets