Shackets

What Is a Shacket?

A shacket is a shirt jacket: it has the collar, button front and easy shape of a shirt, made in a heavier fabric so it works as a light jacket. That in between weight is the whole appeal. A shacket is warm enough for a cool morning, easy to take off in the afternoon, and simple to layer under a coat when winter arrives. Our edit of shackets for women leans into the classics, with plenty of plaid, plus corduroy, denim, fleece and quilted versions, mostly between $40 and $70.

The Main Shacket Fabrics

• Plaid shackets: the signature look, from muted neutrals to bold checks. See more prints in plaid and gingham.
• Corduroy shackets: soft ribbed texture with a retro feel, warmer than cotton.
• Denim shackets: a heavier take on the denim shirt, often with chest pockets. More in denim jackets.
• Fleece and knit shackets: the coziest option, soft and easy to wear open.
• Quilted shackets: lightly padded for extra warmth without bulk.

Shacket vs Flannel Shirt vs Jacket

A flannel shirt is a lighter cotton shirt you would tuck in or wear alone. A shacket is heavier, cut roomier and meant to be worn over other clothes. A traditional jacket is more structured, often lined, and usually closes with a zip. If you want one piece that bridges a shirt and a jacket, the shacket is it. The style comes from the classic overshirt, updated in softer fabrics and roomier cuts.

How a Shacket Should Fit

Shackets are meant to sit loose. The shoulder seam usually drops a little past your shoulder, and the body should have room for a tee or a thin knit underneath. If you plan to layer a hoodie or a chunky sweater, choose a style described as oversized or go up a size. Length varies from cropped to longline, so check the measurements on each product page and in our size guide.

How to Style a Shacket

• Open over a tee with straight jeans and sneakers for the easy weekend look.
• Over a hoodie when the temperature drops; a plaid shacket and a solid hoodie is a classic pairing.
• Belted over a dress for a cozier take on a fall outfit.
• With leggings and boots for errands and travel days.

For warmer layers to wear on top, browse coats or the full women's outerwear edit.

Caring for Your Shacket

Wash plaid and cotton shackets cold, inside out, to keep the colour bright, then hang or dry flat. Corduroy keeps its texture best washed inside out and never ironed directly on the ribs. Fleece and quilted styles prefer a gentle cycle and low heat.

Shop Shackets

Start with a plaid shacket in a colour that matches most of your wardrobe, then add a corduroy or denim one for texture. Shipping is free on orders over $75.