Shackets, also known as shirt jackets, occupy a unique space in the gear world. They鈥檙e not quite jackets and they鈥檙e not quite聽shirts. But they are a great聽layer of warmth that鈥檚 perfect for cool nights around a campfire or days in a chilly office building. Simply put, they鈥檙e a聽fall wardrobe essential. Here are our favorite shackets聽specifically designed for women.
Duluth Trading Company聽Free Swingin鈥 Lined Flannel Shirt Jac聽($70)
We鈥檝e owned聽 for a couple seasons now and love all the small details Duluth Trading Company put into it. The flannel outer is backed by 200-gram聽fleece to trap body heat in chilly environments. The integrated glasses-cleaning cloth on the bottom right seam proves聽useful time and time again. Plus, the back panel has two optional button cinches so you can choose to wear it more fitted or less.
United聽By Blue Bison Snap Jacket ($248)
The exclusive use of bison-fiber insulation means聽聽sits on the higher end of the price spectrum. But it鈥檚 worth noting that the insulation is designed to keep you 眉ber-warm, almost down to freezing temperatures. If you鈥檙e looking for a piece that will keep you toasty while maintaining style points, this is the best option out there.聽
Outdoor Research Kalaloch Reversible Insulated Shirt Jacket ($170)
Part puffy jacket, part flannel, 聽is聽reversible, allowing聽you to flip between the two styles depending on the situation. The flannel side has two chest pockets,聽while the puffy side聽has two聽waist hand pockets. The cuffs have two snap closures so you can roll them or keep them fastened.聽
Smartwool聽Anchor Line Shirt Jacket ($180)
There鈥檚聽nothing better than a thick wool flannel on a chilly fall day. from Smartwool聽checks that box for us. Made from 79 percent merino wool and 20 percent nylon, it聽has four pockets to help you keep essentials close.聽
REI Co-op聽Alpine Insulated Jacket ($140)
A redesign from an original REI 1978 piece, is as functional as it is stylish. The wind-resistant nylon and cotton shell has a durable water-repellent聽finish to shed light rain and snow, while a thin layer of polyester insulation keeps you warm. The drop-in front pockets with snap button closures make sure your keys stay exactly where you put them.