Fall beckons and fashion has once more found the humble overshirt deserving of attention. Marketed as the shirt jacket or shacket for shorthand, the overshirt casts aside the heavy flannels of yesteryear. Now recut as a layering essential, it travels from backcountry to high street with new intentions.
Banana Republic’s Cotton Twill Shirt Jacket
The cotton twill shirt jacket demands little effort. And that thought begins with Banana Republic’s choice of practical colors like olive green, black, and navy. For the cautious who may want to live a little, there’s burgundy. The jacket is a simple proposition that travels well. Wear it over a T-shirt, or add a button-down for an extra layer. It’s the go-to fit for a changing temperament.
Wax London’s Check Overshirt
Perhaps no brand mentioned here is more devoted to the idea of the overshirt than Wax London. One of the label’s signatures, the overshirt receives a graphic treatment with pronounced checks in rich, clashing colors. With a piece so brazen, it is the main feature. Play the minimalist and pair it with a tee or crewneck sweater. Down below, draw the neutral color in for jeans or chinos.
Madewell’s Herringbone Shirt Jacket
There’s something inspired about Madewell’s take on the shirt jacket. Maybe it’s the model’s likeness to a Serpico-era Al Pacino, or maybe it’s the faded ivy herringbone, but there’s something honest about it. The garment-dyed jacket comes across weather-beaten yet resourceful enough to escape fall military edits. Pair it with a sweater polo for a date night, or add a cashmere hoodie for downbeat luxury. It’s a handsome take on utility.
Taylor Stitch’s Overshirt
Close your eyes in The Cutter Overshirt by Taylor Stitch, and you may just smell crushed Douglas Fir needles underfoot. The Chuck Close of the Pacific Northwest, this oversized twill shirt jacket works in diagonals of slate green and charcoal navy with touches of sky blue, dusty pink, and rust brown. Its medium weight reads fall, while its color nods to winter. This overshirt plays well with workwear; think carpenter pants, or pair it with dark jeans for a less coded look.
Reiss’ Twin-Pocket Overshirt
Reiss sees the overshirt as this season’s character actor. Not content with its everyday role, Reiss recasts the twin-pocket button-through as the debonair lead. Assigned matching trousers, the Peshi overshirt encounters a dressier context than its costars. The soft drape and stretch set the stage for a day at work, or an evening out with denim.
