Forget Fleeces and Hoodies—This Is the It-Girl Jacket to Wear With Plain Leggings

Every once in a while, there’s a jacket trend that manages to take us by surprise, akin to the sensation of getting caught in a rainstorm on an otherwise sunny fall day—windbreakers being one of the more recent examples of this phenomenon. Whether you prefer to refer to them as anoraks, parkas, or soft shells, there’s no denying that this specific type of coat has taken the fashion world by storm (excuse the pun), as it’s been spotted across the S/S 25 and F/W 25 collections. But don’t be fooled—this trend is by no means a ploy to push pragmatism by designers, as we saw them push the boundaries of how we perceive this otherwise utilitarian rain jacket.

From The Row and Gucci‘s more minimalist-leaning take on this trend in the form of monotone windbreaker looks to the maximalist-coded styling that paired sportswear with evening wear (as seen at Miu Miu, Burberry, and Prada), there is no shortage of examples showing how to style windbreakers in a way that is, dare we say, actually cool.

It’s no wonder, then, that we’ve seen the style set slowly adopt this jacket trend, as evidenced by the sheer number of stylish people wearing it out in the wild. But it’s not just that we’ve seen the style take over social media too, but that it’s being styled with another staple in a way that’s equally surprising: leggings. The concept of wearing a windbreak with plain leggings might not seem groundbreaking, we know, but we’d argue that how the fashion crowd has taken cues from the runway to transform these otherwise pragmatic pieces with creative styling is groundbreaking. What’s the proof, you ask? Ahead, we’re making our case for why the fashion crowd can’t get enough of this styling combo with a roundup of five windbreaker-and-leggings outfit ideas, styling tips, and a curation of the best rain jackets for women. Fair warning: You may find yourself surprised by your sudden desire to swap out your trusted hoodie for this fall trend.

WEAR: Black windbreaker jacket + black T-shirt + black cropped leggings + black wedges + black shoulder bag + black sunglasses