Item of the Week: Field Jackets

Oct 10, 2017

In the early fall, finding the right jacket can be a challenge.  These olive-green field jackets were super trendy three years ago, but unlike many trends, this one had staying power.

This LL Bean Classic Utility Jacket ($89) is a wardrobe essential.  I wear mine with jeans and sweaters, over workout clothes when I walk the dogs, or with a nice blouse and trousers for a casual business look.  The key to choosing a great jacket is to choose one in a mid-hip length with a defined waist.

LL Bean has an incredible selection of styles and weights at affordable prices.  They offer a waxed field jacket, a flannel-lined utility jacket, and a sherpa-lined jacket.  All of these styles also come in petite.  The flannel-lined jacket also comes in plus-sizes.

Need an under-$75 option?  Try this jacket from J.Crew Factory, or this jacket from Modcloth, which also comes in plus-sizes.  For something really affordable, Target has this $30 olive vest.

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  1. Monica T says:

    I just can’t do olive green, but last year I found a field jacket from Madewell (Fleet Jacket) in a lovely dusky blue color. Coordinates with everything in my closet with that outdoorsy fall vibe. It is truly a classic. They don’t seem to carry it in that color this year. https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/JACKETSANDOUTERWEAR/Jackets/PRDOVR~C3394/C3394.jsp

  2. Justine says:

    I have the Women’s Twill Anorak Hooded Jacket from A New Day at Target and love it. It has a drawstring at the waist and I love the hood and detail on the elbows. It’s available in olive green and 3 other colors, including the grey that I got. It’s very lightweight, but I live in southern California, so not an issue for me. I feel it’s worth the $39 I paid – I wear it a lot more than I expected. The dream is Barbour, but I have a hard time justifying the cost in my climate.

    https://www.target.com/p/women-s-twill-anorak-hooded-jacket-a-new-day-153/-/A-52249792?lnk=rec|slp|search_bought|slp|52249792|0

  3. Sara says:

    I have last year’s version of the LLBean jacket and it is FANTASTIC! I loved it so much I bought the lined version as well. Quality is great and it checks all of the boxes.

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  5. Caitlin says:

    I got a utility jacket in a beautiful dusky pink (millennial pink?) a couple years ago but… shock and surprise, it matches with none of my mustard-and-burgundy fall wardrobe. Facepalm. These work much better.

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