With the temperatures dropping, New York City’s chicest residents are breaking out their trending outerwear to stay warm in style. 

An InStyle editor is breaking down the five jacket and coat styles she has been seeing all over the streets of NYC.

From leather bombers to barn jackets, shop her picks to try the cool-girl-approved trends.  

As an NYC-based shopping editor, I’m always paying attention to the trends I see on the city streets, whether I’m commuting to my office in the Financial District, strolling past Soho hotspot Fanelli Cafe, or perusing the farmer’s market in Brooklyn’s Fort Green Park. Basically, every time I step outside of my East Village apartment, I’m immediately inundated with incredible fashion inspo to rival my curated Insta feed and TikTok For You page. 

Though I’m always inspired by New York City street style, I find myself paying closer attention during the colder months, as I often struggle to navigate dressing for the dipping temperatures while still looking (and feeling) chic. With that in mind, I’ve put together a comprehensive guide to the five outerwear trends that all of the NYC cool girls have been wearing this fall. If you’re looking to overhaul your jacket collection, keep scrolling to discover the only five styles you need to have on your radar right now.   

Leather Bomber Jackets
Automet Oversized Faux Leather Jacket

Amazon

This season, leather jackets got a cool-girl makeover with the rise in popularity of oversized bomber silhouettes over hardware-laden motorcycle styles. For a budget-friendly pick, try this Amazon style while it’s on sale for less than $50. Or, if you’re down to splurge on real leather, you can pick up this chocolate brown Coach option, available at Coach Outlet for half of the steep value. Meanwhile, this buttery-soft Aritzia pick is one InStyle editor’s cozy go-to.        

Cropped Trench Coats
& Other Stories Double-Breasted Trench Jacket

Stories

Trench coats have always been a fall favorite; however, cropped hems put a modern twist on the timeless outerwear essential, as recently demonstrated by Hailey Bieber. Cropped below the hips, this & Other Stories jacket is a classic, wearable style that still feels fresh compared to the knee-grazing length typically associated with trench coats. If you’re looking for a super cropped silhouette, you’ll love this Abercrombie find. (Just be sure to add it to your cart ASAP—it’s selling out fast.)    

Funnel Neck Coats
Mango Selection Wool Funnel-Neck Coat

Mango

Move over, turtlenecks; funnel neck coats are officially the chicest way to stay extra warm this fall and winter. Embraced by celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid, the funnel neck look is polished and practical. Try it out with this splurge-worthy Mango coat in the most gorgeous ivory wool, or maybe this snuggly teddy option is more your style. You can even channel the trend on your morning jog with this Lululemon windbreaker.      

Barn Jackets
Petal & Pup Hartley Barn Jacket

Nordstrom

After making an initial comeback last fall, barn jackets are back and better than ever this year, bringing all of the ‘90s nostalgia. Between the slouchy, effortless silhouette and neutral color palettes (think: earthy shades of green, brown, and tan), the barn jacket is an outerwear staple for a reason. The Petal & Pup Hartley Barn Jacket, complete with a corduroy collar and elbow patches, is a great affordable option, while the iconic Barbour pick is a high-quality classic you’ll pass down to your kids one day.  

Faux Fur Coats
Anthropologie Maeve Faux Fur Channeled Long Coat

Anthropologie

Winter will be here before you know it, and a furry statement coat is the definitive New Yorker-approved method to surviving the cold. I’m eyeing this mink-inspired Anthropologie style that looks way more expensive than it is. I also found some on-sale options, including a half-off Gap Factory pick and a leopard print coat from Amazon marked down to less than $100.