We’re in the Goldilocks of jacket season. It’s been a consistent 55 to 60 degrees (knock on wood)—a temperature that doesn’t subject you to puffers and parkas, but rather transitional outerwear. And our favorite piece in this category is the novelty jacket.
Maybe you already have one. You know, that gold-buttoned, swanky blazer that you bought from the thrift store because you knew one day you would find the right occasion for it. Or maybe you’ve never had the courage to buy that fringed shacket because you didn’t think you could pull it off. Well, we’re here to tell you that you can, and that now’s the time to do it. Lately, there’s been a loud call to action for the novelty jacket on social media. TikTok influencer Tinx is one of the novelty jacket’s biggest advocates, promising that she’s going to be wearing a new one every day while the weather holds.
So listen to Tinx, and get yourself a novelty jacket. These are our 11 favorites on the market right now that will bring you endless cheer—and compliments.
This is perhaps one of the most practical options on the list. You can wear it to work, a night out, running errands during the day—it’s easily dressed up or down.
Frog fastening is an immediate novelty jacket tell. Zara has a sueded style featuring the type of closure in a contrasting design. Just under $80, it’s an accessible entry point to the trend if you want to test the waters.
We’ve been seeing renditions of Conner Ives’s Demi robe topping the most discerning street style looks, and Free People’s faux fur-collared jacket is one of our favorites.
Is it a sweater? Is it a jacket? Does it matter? Iro’s marled knit is a mid-weight layer that polishes off any look.
The sisters behind DannijoPro realized that women were really lacking cute, trend-forward pieces to wear to support their favorite teams, and they decided to do something about it. This sheeny bomber is the result of that decision—and there’s a whole other host of options if they don’t have your team’s colors available in this specific piece.
Yves Salomon’s jacket brings the drama with its voluminous fur number. Pare it down with light-washed jeans or use it to add the glamour to an LBD. It does it all.
That fringed shacket I mentioned? Here’s one from Guest in Residence, in all it’s glory.
The novelty jacket that’s just begging to be taken out to a fancy dinner and then a sultry soirée. Comprised of a luxe brocade, it’s rich, luxurious, and delivering an after-dark elegance.
Not all novelty jackets are shorter or cropped. Dorothee Schumacher’s floor-dusting fringed sweater exudes timeless sophistication. It’s just as good for cozying up near the fireplace as it is for donning at a chic brunch.
Cherry LA’s brings a Western flair to contemporary clothing, and this smoking jacket is no exception. With a pair of worn-in jeans and burnished leather boots, it’s the elevated finish to a ranch-ready fit.
If you’re up for a splurge, Alice + Olivia’s jacket is ultra lavish. Whether you style it with tailored black trousers or layer it over a silky slip dress, the eye-catching jacket will glitter and gleam with opulence.
