Winter Wear: A Fashion Girl's Guide to Buying a Winter Shacket

While it’s no secret that the shacket is one of the most talked about trends this Fall/Winter season you may be wondering what all the hype is about and where to even start when it comes to adding one of these pieces to your wardrobe. The hype is real and to be quite honest I don’t think it’s going anywhere for at least another season or so. So, if you’re like me and only buying and adding pieces to your wardrobe that will be timeless you can go ahead and check that box off with adding this gem to your wardrobe.

For starters, the shacket is exactly how it sounds- a fashion mix of the shirt and jacket combined. Think of it as a lightweight yet cozy option to grab for on those days where there is a chill in the air but nothing serious enough for a winter coat. Although it appears that we are in full blown winter mode, there is also plenty of ways to cozy up this look even more by layering on top of sweaters and adding a beanie.

There are many different variations of this trend already- from shorter versions, to long, to textured shearling, wools and fun patterns like this plaid one here from H&M. Since we are already heading into Winter, it would suggest sticking to the longer shacket options as this will be the warmer option of the two.

When it comes to fabrications, brushed wool and shearling are going to be your best bet in staying braving the cold. Just be sure there is lining in the inside so you don’t have to worry about being itchy and to add in an extra layer of keeping it toasty. I scoured some of my favorite retailers and pulled together some chic options below. Happy Shopping!

xoxo,

Shaunie