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 So whether you go for a casual utility style or a stealth leather moto, make sure your fall jacket—or even a light winter coat if you live out West or in the Southern states—expresses your overall look. This fall there are dozens of styles to choose from, so we whittled them down to bring you the 35 best styles. Go ahead and choose the one that fits your personal style.

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Oversize Blazers That Can Double as a Dress or a Coat

By wearing a pantsuit on the campaign trail back in 2016, Hillary Clintonunknowingly started a suiting trend. Sies Marjan, Tibi, and Calvin Klein 205W39NYC all featured suits on the runway. Most recently Lady Gaga opted for an oversize blazer jacket and pants instead of a dress, claiming that it made her feel more empowered. This past summer Blake Lively taught everyone how to wear a suit every damn day.

But if you don’t want to wear a full suit, the specific suit piece that has taken over street style is undoubtedly the oversize blazer. Depending on how big you want it, you can essentially wear it as a coat or as a dress. But since it’s a blazer, it’ll make any outfit look put together, no matter what you throw it on over. It’s also great for wearing on top of oversize sweaters or coats for when it gets too cold to wear on its own.

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Cascade Detail Blazer, $139.90, Eloquii

This particular Eloquii blazer jacket is great because of the cascading side ruffle that adds a little something extra. Navy pinstripe is also very in—it’s the pattern that It Girl brand Miaou makes their signature Tommy pant in (which Lady Gaga also wore in A Star Is Born).

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Cupcakes and Cashmere Bela Plaid Blazer, $138, Shopbop

If you don’t want a blazer that’s too large, this Cupcakes and Cashmere one hits right at the waist and is perfectly on trend in plaid.

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Oversize Blazer, $175 , Everlane

This menswear inspired oversize blazer jacket by Everlane would typically retail for $425. Made of Italian wool with cuff buttons and flap pockets, this blazer is a timeless essential for just $175.

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Monki Oversize Check Blazer Two-Piece, $64, Asos

It’s hard to find a great blazer under $100, which is what makes this Monki plaid blazer a steal. The oversize pockets keep it relaxed.

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BB Dakota Ex-Boyfriend Plaid Blazer, $100, Shopbop

This BB Dakota jacket is the best way to wear your ex-boyfriend’s clothes without having to actually wear his clothes. This fit means this blazer could easily double as a dress.

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Something Navy Slouchy Narrow Lapel Blazer, $99, Nordstrom

This pastel pink has proved to withstand the test of time and is still in. Something Navy’s line is also known to sell out, so get this under-$100 blazer while it’s still around.

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New Look Curve Blazer, $40, Asos

If you don’t want to blend in with the hundreds of other plaid blazers you’re bound to see this fall, this nice off-white coat is a great alternative.

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Unique 21 Oversize Boyfriend Blazer in Tiger Print Two Piece, $79, Asos

But if you really want to stand out, why not go all in with animal print? Tiger seems to be the next biggest animal print (currently, snakeskin is everywhere), and this blazer even has a matching pair of pants for the ultimate David Bowie vibes.

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Velvet Trimmed Blazer, $168, Free People

Nothing says fall like plaid and velvet, which is why this Free People jacket is a match made in heaven. The blazer would look great over a dress and paired with thigh-high boots. If you want a darker color, it also comes in maroon and black.

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Anine Bing, $349, Shopbop

If tiger-print blazers aren’t your thing, this Anine Bing jacket offers a leopard alternative that’s a classic. Speaking of, Anine Bing makes a great pair of leopard cigarette trousers to match.

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Any Western Style Jacket That Makes You Look Vaguely Like a Cowboy

Considering 2018 is basically the Wild, Wild West it’s no wonder so many designers have their take on the modern cowboy. Raf Simons had his slightly eerie cinematic cowboy at Calvin Klein 205W39NYC, whereas Phoebe Philo designed uncomplicated Celine cowboy boots for a woman who’d pair them with dresses. The endlessly talked about Danish brand Ganni solidified Western as a trend by creating the perfect pair of boots every influencer seems to be wearing. One of the CFDA finalists, Batsheva, even has a line of dressesmade for women who look like they’ve spent their whole lives on the prairie.

A Western jacket is an obvious extension of the Western trend, and is light enough to help keep you perfectly warm throughout fall. If you want to go for it, consider fringe. If you aren’t exactly Dolly Parton, opt for some suede Western-inspired alternatives. Either way, we’re definitely pairing ours with this on-sale prairie dress that’s under $50 and a pair of cowboy boots.

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Faux Suede Fringe Cropped Jacket, $39.90, Forever 21

This cropped fringe jacket is just so dramatic, in the best way. Every time you enter and exit a room your presence will be known. You know what they say, hate to see you go but love to watch you leave—especially when the last thing they see is fringe swaying from side to side.

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French Connection Women’s Faux Suede Jacket with Fringe Sleeves, $68.30 – $89.99, Amazon

Suede jackets are a fall essential, but the fringe on this one makes it more unique than any you’ve owned before. Think about how great it would look with all of your denim.

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Phoenix Suede Moto Jacket, $199, Bagatelle

Once again, a moto jacket is a classic fall coat. This suede one by Bagatella feels like something a cowboy in 2018 would wear, which is exactly what you’re going for, right?

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UO Western Colorblock Gas Jacket, $59.99, Urban Outfitters

Another big trend is color-blocking and wearing all of the colors at once. This one feels quite Americana and could easily replace your favorite denim jacket as a more exciting substitute.

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Topshop Beaded Fringe Jacket, $280, Topshop

Fringe is already dramatic, but if you really want to show-stop, add some metallic glitter to the fringe. This is the perfect party jacket, but you can also tone it down with a basic black outfit for fall. Plus, it’s an investment considering you’ll be able to transition this into holiday season. Just imagine it with your favorite velvet dress. So good!

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Denim Faux Shearling jacket, $179, & Other Stories

Cowboys love denim, and they also love shearling. If you want in on the Western trend without going all in with fringe, this & Other Stories jacket is bound to be one you’ll wear season after season.

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ASOS Fringe Suede Jacket, $174 $87, Asos

This fringe suede jacket in one of the season’s most popular colors—lilac—is such a great on-sale find! It’s 50 percent off and an insanely good statement piece to have in your closet. You can throw it on over the most simple of fall looks, and you’ll make a statement regardless.

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A Fleece Coat That’s Practical and Surprisingly In

A couple years ago there was normcore, a trend that had everyone wearing white sneakers, jeans, and T-shirts. It was basic and bland, making everyone look the same. But more than anything, it was practical. With neon clothes, snakeskin boots, and prairie dresses trending, it’s safe to say maximalism is back and it doesn’t know what the word practical means. But there is one trend that’s been creeping up as the obvious successor to normcore, gorpcore. Gorpcore is fleece jackets, puffers, Tevas and anything Patagonia. It’s clothing that’s made to withstand the elements—jackets and coats you’d wear to actually go camping in.

For whatever reason the fashion set has caught on, and now downtown brands like Sandy Liang are designing their own take on the classic Patagonia fleece. Even if the trend has been championed and worn by fashionistas who look like they’ve never been to the great outdoors, a fleece coat works for anywhere.

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UO Laura Fleece Zip-Front Jacket, $79, Urban Outfitters

This jacket is basically like your favorite blanket but in coat form. The patterns make it modern, so it doesn’t look like your dad’s favorite fleece. It’s also a great option to keep in your office for when the heating just doesn’t cut it.

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Patagonia Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover, $119, Nordstrom

Gorpcore all started with celebrities like A$AP Rocky wearing Patagonia fleeces unironically. Evidently they were on to something. When worn in a pretty color like this purple, the jacket is actually cute and easy to pull on over anything.

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Sandy Liang 203 Fleece Jacket, $525, Shopbop

If you want a fleece jacket that’s an original, look no further than this Sandy Liang. Every cool girl in downtown Manhattan owns one of her pieces. They are as well made as they are fluffy and will keep you warm for this fall and every fall after.

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Columbia Fireside II Fleece Jacket in Plus Size, $69.99, Nordstrom

Another classic fleece jacket brand is Columbia. Every college student wears one on their campus for a reason, they’re light enough to wear whenever but warm enough to get you from point A to point B without freezing. This white shade keeps it mod.

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Women Fluffy Yarn Fleece Full-Zip, $29.90, Uniqlo

Uniqlo knows what they’re doing when it comes to coats and, really, anything regarding warmth (heat-tech turtlenecks anyone—they’re also currently $1.90?!). This fleece zip is so cute and easy on the eyes in a pretty pastel pink.

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UO Hooded Fleece Popover Jacket, $129, Urban Outfitters

If you want a trendier fleece, add in some leopard! This coat from Urban Outfitters also has a hood—great to wear for days when it might rain.

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Wrangler Fleece & Denim Jacket, $148, Nordstrom

This dream coat is almost too good to be true, it’s hard to believe it’s less than $150. It combines two fall essentials: denim and fluff, so what’s not to love?

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The North Face Denali 2 Jacket, $179, Nordstrom

Another classic fleece jacket, but this time it’s by The North Face, a brand everyone owns because their jackets feel like a hug. This color-blocking helps keep the fleece trendy and even giving it a military jacket vibe.

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A Corduroy Coat in Any and Every Form

Every fall there will be corduroy. But it seems like there has never been as much corduroy as there has been this fall. Corduroy is back from the 1970s in a big way. Isabel Marant has incredible corduroy trousers that’ll make you consider quitting jeans for good. Gucci has corduroy pieces that cost more than life itself, but they’ll have you reconsidering what the word budget really means. The fabric has texture and color, and it feels nostalgic without looking too old-school. If you’re worried it’s too stiff, there are some corduroy puffers that will give your favorite teddy coat a run for its money.

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Corduroy Zip-Front Jacket, $69, Urban Outfitters

This corduroy zip-front jacket is so easy to wear. It also absolutely looks like something Bella Hadid would wear, which is enough to convince us to buy the jacket and the matching zip skirt.

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Micro Corduroy Structured Blazer, $99.99, Mango

Two trends in one! If you love a blazer but want it to be fuzzier than most, this corduroy coat is the best option. It also comes in the dreamiest blue.

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ASOS Design Cord Padded Jacket, $95, Asos

Corduroy may remind you of a stiff pair of pants your mom made you wear in elementary school. But there is no way you have ever worn a puffer cord jacket, which is why it’s a great alternative to a more standard corduroy coat. It’s extra big with extra texture—the perfect thing to wrap yourself up in for the cold months ahead.

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Pink Corduroy Borg Set, $125–$190, Topshop

Nothing is better than a matching set. If you wear the pieces together, you have an instant outfit. Wear them apart, and you have two new versatile additions to your closet. This Topshop corduroy set has a jacket and a skirt that can be purchased separately—although we don’t think you’ll regret getting both.

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Blank Denim Corduroy Moto Jacket, $108, Shopbop

Once again if you love a moto jacket but want something a little different, just get it in a different fabric or pattern. This looks like your standard leather jacket but with the perfect 1970s twist.

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Corduroy Double-Breasted Blazer, $125, Topshop

Considering plaid blazers are dominating the space right now, we wouldn’t be surprised if corduroy blazers were the next big thing. Get ahead of the trend with this bright yellow jacket, the sunshine color is great for dreary fall days.

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Corduroy Puffer Jacket, $110, Nordstrom

Another corduroy puffer! This pink pastel Topshop jacket luckily comes in both petite and tall, but it’s selling out quick, so act fast.

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Avec Les Filles Ruched Sleeve Corduroy Bomber Jacket, $139, Nordstrom

Bomber jackets are effortlessly cool every year. This cordu