Temperatures are dropping, leaves are changing, and pumpkin spice lattes are brewing, this could only mean one thing – FALL IS HERE! I don’t know about you, but October is one of my favorite months in Chicago. It is still warm enough to do outdoor activities and not freeze. You can start layering sweaters and your adorable fall jackets without sweating like in mid-September. Speaking of adorable jackets, who else is loving the wide variety of jacket styles this fall? From structured military jackets to glamorous faux fur to street style patchwork –  there is a jacket for every style and occasion.

Below I detailed the must-have jacket styles for Fall 2016. If you love a style so much you want to invest in it  for seasons to come, the splurge option on the right is for you. If you are looking to try multiple trends out on a budget, the products on the left are inexpensive options. To reveal the price of each product just hover over it. To purchase directly from The Girl & The Bag, simply click the red links below the picture.

Bomber

SAVE: Forever 21 Love Yourself Bomber Jacket

SPLURGE: Endless Rose Floral Sequin Bomber Jacket

Velvet

SAVE: Tommy Hilfiger Velvet Jacket in Amethyst 

SPLURGE: Alice + Olivia ‘Macey’ Satin Lapel Velvet One-Button Blazer

Patches

SAVE: Forever 21 Amazing Patched Bomber Jacket in Blush

SPLURGE: Sunset & Spring Faux Leather Patch Moto Jacket 

Faux Fur

SAVE: Forever 21 Chevron-Pattern Faux Fur Coat

SPLURGE: Zara Leopard Faux Fur Coat 

Wool Top Coat

SAVE: J.Crew Factory Wool Topcoat

SPLURGE: Lauren Ralph Lauren Wool-Blend Maxi Coat

Military

SAVE: Free People Embellished Military Jacket

SPLURGE: Zara Velvet Military Jacket

Plaid

SAVE: Forever 21 Longline Plaid Coat

SPLURGE: J.Crew Hooded Toggle Coat in Plaid

The Girl & The Bag Rocking Fall 2016 Coat Trends

(I will update as the season progresses)