A reliable year-round layer that blends easily with just about anything in your closet, a jean jacket (or a “denim jacket,” depending on who you ask) is a mainstay of many wardrobes.

Like many workwear basics, barn jackets have evolved beyond their original, back-in-the-day purpose—meaning, they’ve left the farm and become stylish fall staples for wearing everywhere.

A correctly fitting jacket should button easily without pulling or creasing, and without the lapels bowing outward from the body. Sleeves, which are a subtle signifier of a correctly (or incorrectly) ...

While barn jackets have seen a noticeable uptick since Prada’s takes debuted on the runway last year, the hype has been bubbling up for a some time. A year prior to Ms. Prada’s endorsement, Jonathan ...

Walmart This elegant style takes the barn jacket in a more upscale direction, elevating it with creamy cotton, fawn corduroy, ...

Look stylish without harming the environment. The Everyone jean jacket is made from organic cotton, and like all of Everlane’s items—from Clean Silk shirts to the Everlane Swim line—it uses ...

Contrast can brighten up a much-worn denim jacket—which means they pair well with silk, chiffon, and printed cotton. We love cropped jackets worn with maxi dresses and a loosely fitting ...

China-manufactured Rains jackets are completely synthetic, whereas European-manufactured Stutterheims are constructed from waterproof cotton. I also tested out Stutterheim’s more packable ...

Lately, though, the best heated jackets have become affordable, dependable and perfect for anyone who wants a little extra warmth. Investing in one of these “smart” jackets isn’t as ...

The lining is what keeps you warm. Carhartt lines its jackets with a range of different materials for added warmth: quilted cotton, flannel, sherpa, and blanket lining are some that you’ll find ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. We found a jacket for every warmth and activity level Jordana Comiter is a Timely Evergreen Writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

When temperatures start to drop, these heated jackets will keep you warmer than standard winter coats. Joe Niehaus has been working in commerce and reviewing products for several years.