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8 Ways to Wear a Plaid Shacket This Season (and Next Season!)

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Rachel Aschenbrand-Robinson
Featured: (Join the waitlist!) Ode to Cozy Cream Plaid Lightweight Jacket, Mad for Plaid Cream Plaid Mini Skirt

There’s a new wardrobe hero this season, a piece that literally offers the best of both worlds: the shacket. Because it’s a lightweight jacket-button-up shirt hybrid, this versatile topper is the added layer you need when it’s cool but not cold in fall (or spring), or when your winter outfit could do with an extra dose of non-bulky warmth.

Just how versatile, you ask? Well, we’ve seen some of our favorite babes wearing this plaid shacket a slew of stylish ways. They’ve worn it open over turtleneck sweaters, buttoned it up with denim jackets, and paired it with everything including vegan leather leggings, distressed jeans, and even a coordinating skirt.

Yep, the shacket is a transitional topper that goes the distance, making for outfits that go from cozy-rugged to sexy-sophisticated. (Expect to see the overshirt/jacket under cold weather coats, too.) Ahead, check out eight ways to wear this MVP that will inspire all your layering outfits this season.

Image via @iamstherfaned

Wear your shacket buttoned up with black vegan leather extras for an edgy ’90s look. Of course, tying a denim jacket around your waist seals the deal.

Shop the Look: Ode to Cozy Cream Plaid Lightweight Jacket, Get Lucky Black Vegan Leather Pants, (similar) Lalah Light Blue Wash Oversized Denim Jacket, (similar) Buckling Down Black Fisherman Cap

Image via @danniponce

Amp up a classic bodysuit and jeans look with a plaid topper. With a wide brim fedora and oversized bag, your new go-to casual-cool outfit is complete.

Shop the Look: Ode to Cozy Cream Plaid Lightweight Jacket, Graciously Yours White Long Sleeve Scoop Back Bodysuit, Waylen Black Ankle Boots, (similar) Wedgie Icon Fit Medium Wash High-Rise Distressed Cropped Jeans, (similar) Styled to Perfection Black Handbag, (similar) Got a Feeling Tan Fedora Hat

Image via @taliacupcake

Tonal neutrals are always a winter fashion win. Play off of the plaid color palette with a chunky beige sweater, off-white vegan leather pants, and a brown bag.

Shop the Look:  Ode to Cozy Cream Plaid Lightweight Jacket, Cuddle Weather Beige Turtleneck SweaterKeep Your Stride Off White Vegan Leather Trouser LeggingsTreasure Trove Gold Layered Coin Necklace

Image via @maddieperry

Give your all-black ensemble a cozy meets-cool vibe by layering on your plaid shacket. Both fall/winter essentials, flannel print and vegan leather were just meant to be together!

Shop the Look: Ode to Cozy Cream Plaid Lightweight Jacket, Ribcage Black Vegan Leather Straight Leg Pants

Image via @samanthakatew

Outdoorsy but make it fashion? A half-tucked shirt-jacket with distressed jeans, a cozy beanie, and luxe faux-fur trim booties is the definition of weekend chic.

Shop the Look:  Ode to Cozy Cream Plaid Lightweight Jacket, (similar) Moneymaker Light Blue Distressed High Rise Skinny Jeans, (similar) Henlie Camel Suede Leather Lace-Up Ankle Boots, (similar) So Chill Golden Yellow Beanie

Image via @taliacupcake

Meet your new power suit. Because our shacket comes with a matching mini skirt, you can wear this plaid-on-plaid combo on its own or broken up with a cute sweater and layered necklace.

Shop the Look: Ode to Cozy Cream Plaid Lightweight Jacket, Piece Of My Heart Off-White Mock Neck Puff Shoulder Sweater, Mad for Plaid Cream Plaid Mini Skirt, Treasure Trove Gold Layered Coin Necklace

Image via @eriikalima

Layer your shacket over a knit turtleneck with vegan leather leggings, and then finish off with sneakers. The result: a polished, cold-weather casual look you’ll want to live in.

Shop the Look: Ode to Cozy Cream Plaid Lightweight Jacket, (similar) Get Lucky Brown Vegan Leather Pants, (similar) Made for You Heather Taupe Knit Turtleneck Sweater

Image via @natashatyagii

A lightweight jacket-meets-shirt hybrid is the ultimate throw-on-and-go staple, especially during transitional seasons. If it’s still warm-ish where you live but you want to be prepared for temperature dips, toss one on over your tee and jeans for an easy fix.

Shop the Look: Ode to Cozy Cream Plaid Lightweight Jacket, 90s Mid Rise Light Wash Loose Fit Distressed Jeans, Hedda Plaster Leather Square-Toe Mid-Calf Boots, (similar) Skyra White T-Shirt Bodysuit

Show us your outfits on Instagram @Lulus using #lovelulus! For more shacket options, scroll on–or shop our collection of Lightweight Jackets.

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