The Best Light Jackets for Men Are Way More Dependable Than the Weather App

Fleece jackets come in many forms, but this trimmed down version is ideal for frosty but not frostbitten situations.

Flint + Tinder's Pedro Pascal-approved trucker is already one of the best values out there, but given how often you'll be wearing it with a flannel and Blunnies it basically pays for itself.

The quick and easy way to supe up your outfits? This dizzying jacket.

Rainy days don't necessarily mean freezing temperatures. This waterproof trench is the optimal weight to keep you fly and dry through the drizzliest months of the year.

From certified rap legends like Run-DMC to certified silver screen legends like Tony Soprano, every culture-shifting cool person digs this jacket. Who are we to disagree?

Todd Snyder's ever-popular Dylan jacket comes in many iterations, many of which you've probably seen in paparazzi photos or on a press junket. This buttery corduroy version is ripe for the season, and endlessly layerable.

Re-issued from the Gap archives, this faded red anorak is made of a lightweight cotton material and features a kangaroo pocket and a zip collar so you can still show off your chain in brisker weather.

It's hard to look like an average Joe in this near-perfect suede trucker jacket.

Someone inform Liam Gallagher of this sick parka, please and thank you.

Puffer jackets don't have to be so, uh, puffy. If you need some outerwear with a light footprint and major insulation, this Type II-style jacket with its super-warm 800-fill down will keep you toasty without bloating your fit.

Regular corduroy vs. printed corduroy is like original Ruffles vs. Flamin' Hot Ruffles. Both are good, but the latter packs flavor and texture.

Something something Steve McQueen something something style god—you know the spiel.

Fluffy fleece, classic blackwatch plaid, and an easy-fitting silhouette make this shirt-jacket a standout piece you'll want to wear with everything from blue jeans to khakis to cords to sweats.

2-in-1s, great for jackets, not for bathing products.

Ever wish your favorite shirt was just a little warmer?

Kind of a polo, kind of a cardigan, kind of a big f---ing deal in your wardrobe.

An icon so perfect it can traverse both greasy car garages and plush red carpets with equal panache.

A perfectly weighted chore coat with the ideal number of pockets.

Sometimes the best jacket is more like a shirt—especially when said said shirt boasts a rugged wool fabric, dialed-in fit, and plenty of mid-century charm.

Pop on a bucket hat and some billowy trousers and you'll be giving all the sneaky-stylish grandpas a run for their money.

Can we now all agree that rain slickers are way more stylish than umbrellas?

It's hard not to wax (heh) poetic about Barbour's signature product. The canvas is lightweight but tough, the coating resists rain and gets better with wear, the iconic tartan lining and corduroy collar give it just the right amount of English flair, and all of it adds up to a classic jacket that'll always look fresh.

Windproof but breathable, lightweight yet rain-resistant, this guy is gorpy goodness at its finest.