Hey hey peeps. I’m back for another try-on. Yep, I think it’s the name of the game right now for me. And I sure hope these are helpful for y’all, too. As we head into the holidays and cooler/cold weather and the gray months (PNW’ers right here with you) we need…jackets.
I mean, we need coats at times, of course, but also, jackets. I feel like jackets are both necessary (especially in our rainy but temperate climate out here) and outfit-makers. Besides shoes, jackets are my favorites. And Athleta always has such a fun collection of options that look both rad + cozy, so I ordered just a few this time to see what I wanted to rock this fall and winter.
Jacket (M) | Hoodie (M) | Joggers (S) | Similar Hat | Docs
Often I order a whole bunch as an intentional try-on for all the peeps, but this ordering started just for me, what I liked (we know I’m picky-gal, right?) and what I’d actually wear. Out of all the jackets I hadn’t tried on yet, I found 4 that called to me. And here they are. I tried mostly petite sizes this time, too, which I don’t always do, and we’ll see my thoughts on that, as well.
As a reminder, I’m 5’4″ and hover just outside petite sizing typically, but have found in jackets sometimes a shorter length looks better.
4 Cute Fall/Winter Jackets From Athleta
Ok… let me continue to explain my process here. First off, I just swapped over to the Athleta card recently and I wanted to make my first purchase (after years of having a Gap card, this was on my to-do list.) I had already tried this cute sherpa jacket below, but wanted to check out a different size.
So, wanting to make the most of my re-order, I perused the site and added 3 more jackets I liked to my cart. Sometimes the angle here is what do I like and that’s it. None of these are all that similar lol, but they are jackets and they are from Athleta and they look cool IMO. Here we go.
1 | Athleta Cloud Fleece Jacket
Jacket (LP) | Pants (M) | Sambas
This is the first I tried, this cozy sherpa fleece in the Large Petite. I don’t know why I wanted to try the Large Petite, but I think it was so it wouldn’t be too long overall, but hoping it would be roomier than usual. I don’t find Athleta’s jackets to run very oversized, so I think this was where my brain was when I placed this first order.
Jacket (MP) | Shirt (M) | Joggers (S) | Hat
Next order, I got this fuzziness in the Medium Petite because I wasn’t totally happy with how much fabric was under the arms in the LP. This size layers nicely but isn’t quite as big through the body. Pretty happy with the fit overall. And it’s sooo soft and cozy.
The Fit: True to size, slightly more boxy than Athleta pieces in years past.
Jacket (MP) | Shirt (M) | Joggers (S) | Hat | Sneakers
2 | Athleta Alight Jacket
Jacket (MP) | Hoodie (M) | Joggers (S) | Similar Hat
Next up, I have adored Athleta’s quilted puffers for a while now and own the Whisper Featherless Puffer in M Reg already, but this Alight Jacket looked like a cool updated version with different quilting and reminded me of the Free People cotton quilted jackets we’ve all been loving…needed to try.
Um, and I love it. I like that it has the vibe of the cotton quilted jackets we love but in a more winter-friendly fabric. And I love that hoodies layer beautifully underneath.
Again, I’m not too often a petite person in anything but length of inseam (ish), so it surprised me that this was long enough in the arms and still roomy on me, even in the MP.
The Fit: More oversized than other Athleta jackets I’ve tried. Great for layering.
Jacket (MP) | Hoodie (M) | Joggers (S) | Similar Hat | Docs
Sidenote: I’m so over jeans. Docs and joggers/sweatpants will be my winter vibe, all season long.
3 | Athleta Overlook Microfleece Jacket
Jacket (MP) | Hoodie (M) | Joggers (S) | Sneakers
Please note that I’m getting my hair done this week and that I had recently popped out of the shower AND worn a beanie on my head so… like, yeah, haha #badhairday. Have no fear, we’ll be coiffed and chic again in no time over here. (I also was dealing with a major cold this day…I know you’ll forgive the bustedness I’m rocking.)
This Overlook microfleece jacket is soooo good. It’s so soft and not too heavy (guessing that’s the micro-ness of it) and I love the neon piping. It’s a really pretty + cool-looking topper.
The Fit: This runs more true to petite sizing I would say. I would prefer a regular fit in this one, especially for arm length, but also for layering.
Jacket (MP) | Hoodie (M) | Joggers (S) | Sneakers
4 | Athleta Everywhere Jacket
Jacket (M) | Shirt (M) | Joggers (S) | Sneakers
I’ve needed a new, breathable rain jacket for hiking and active outdoorsy stuff, but I think this is the wrong time of year to be focusing on that. I did a hike earlier this fall and realized this missing piece in my closet, but while I like this one a lot, I can’t make up my mind on a more springy/early fall piece at this juncture.
The cut and construction on this Everywhere Jacket is great though. It’s windproof and water-repellent it says and it does have a zip-away hood. AND it’s on sale currently in some colors. But I think I’ll be revisiting this after the winter!
The Fit: I am definitely glad I didn’t go Petite sizing on this one, though. The arms are the perfect length in the Regular. Go Tall if you’re taller. I don’t have petite arm length but they aren’t super long either.
Jacket (M) | Shirt (M) | Joggers (S) | Sneakers
As always, I hope this proved to be helpful as you are perusing for jackets, too. Since I live in so much athletic wear out-and-about, to-and-from working out and errands and momming, these casual jackets are always my go-to. And like I mentioned, I think they’re not only necessary for warmth and staving off the weather, but are total outfit-makers, as well. Hope you found something you liked, too!
As far as a winner here for me? Hmmm. I’m torn between the Overlook Microfleece and the Alight Jacket and just may have convinced myself I need both. Until next time…
xo,
L
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