10 Overshirts to See You Through Fall/Winter
Now that the weather doesn’t warrant vest tops and airy shirts anymore, we’re looking for something more substantial to round out our fits. Jackets can be too much, so we’re searching for that perfect midground.
A great solution is an overshirt.
Somewhere between shirt and jacket, the overshirt acts as a warm top layer when the sun drops behind the clouds, but won’t burden you when it’s not being worn.
We’re on a mission to upgrade your transitional looks, so we’ve put together the best of the best top layers. Perfect wool pieces from Bottega Veneta and Jacquemus weigh in at the luxury end of the spectrum, while more affordable pieces from Acne Studios, Kenzo, and more show that you needn’t drop four figures for a viable overshirt.
Keep scrolling to shop the best overshirts for fall and winter.
Kenzo Printed Overshirt
Now under new direction from NIGO, Kenzo is fully back on our radar. This printed overshirt is easy to style thanks to its neutral, fall-perfect palette, but the waving details provide some movement to more basic ensembles.
MCQ Convertible Shell Shirt
The world of overshirts is stacked full of technical iterations like this MCQ example. Lightweight, windproof fabric forms the protective shell that you can throw on top of your fall fits and when the temperature really drops, it becomes an easy piece to layer.
Jacquemus Le Blouson Montagne
Zipped overshirts are some of our favorites. While the collar and cuffs say shirt, the zip positions this Jacquemus piece more within the realms of a jacket. The fact we’re debating whether it’s a shirt or a jacket is proof that it’s fulfilled its job as an overshirt.
Acne Studios Shell Overshirt
Acne Studios isn’t usually one for technical builds but this Shell Overshirt proves that it’s in the brand’s locker. A convertible collar and two flap pockets to the chest provide contrasting detailing to the clean, minimal remainder.
Loewe Checked Overshirt
Loewe looks to a trio of checked fabrics to attract attention to this patchwork overshirt. The flannel materials are rounded out by a leather logo patch to the chest.
Sacai Quilted Overshirt
If this overshirt weren’t cut from quilted fabric, it’d be about as classic as shirts come. It is, however, cut from quilted fabric. A dream for winter layering, and a viable jacket during the fall transition, it’s a cold-weather staple.
Bottega Veneta Wool Overshirt
The perfect overshirt doesn’t exi… Angled, statement pockets are the only detailing needed to give this woolen overshirt punchy character. Cut immaculately, everything about this shirt exudes class and confidence.
Palm Angels Checked Flames Overshirt
Palm Angels always has a handful of overshirts in its FW collections and with FW22 comes a slew of classic checked overshirts with flame detailing to the bottom.
Issey Miyake Pleated Overshirt
Issey Miyake’s pleats are one of the most iconic textures in modern fashion. The lightweight, technical fabric makes for easy layering and this beautiful blue palette will offer a pop of color within fall-hued outfits.
Percival Blanket Overshirt
British label Percival just dropped the opening pieces of its FW22 collection and amongst them was the Blanket Overshirt. Cut from Italian Casentino wool, it’s characterized by a distinctive hairy texture.
Want to keep browsing? Head to the Highsnobiety Shop for more products that we love. Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase.
Source Credit: This article originally appeared on Highsnobiety by . Read the original article - https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/best-overshirts/