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10 Best Women’s Fleece Jackets of 2025
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You heard it here first: Warm and fluffy, fleece jackets are the perfect layering piece for transitional seasons. The season has officially begun where the air is cold enough to require an insulated topper but not cold enough to wear a full-fledged puffer jacket. So, to take your outfit up a notch without sacrificing cozy comfort, there’s no better time to embrace the best women’s fleece jacket styles.
Think of a fleece jacket as a more practical and stylish version of a hoodie. There are no sweatshirt sunshades here, but they are often insufficient in terms of warmth. Fleece, on the other hand, comes in a variety of weights to provide much-needed warmth. Plus, the best women’s fleece jackets can make an authentic street style statement and add a little oomph to your outerwear rotation. From sporty-chic Nike sherpa fleece jackets to cold-weather-optimized pole-corded pieces from Canada Goose and The North Face, these snug staples will last all winter long, whether worn alone over a simple white T-shirt, paired with a long-sleeved bodysuit, or layered under a chunky fall jacket.
Hailey Bieber wears a fleece jacket in Los Angeles, California on December 12, 2022. GC image provided
As we head into fall 2025, this essential cold-weather gear is in full swing. Think cropped, cozy jackets made entirely from fleece, reversible selections made from fleece and leather, and playful quarter-zip fleeces with funky prints. A fall essential, fleece jackets are extremely versatile, whether you’ll find them on a weekend outing, throw them on with a pleated miniskirt for a fall date night, or consider a fleece jacket a post-workout non-negotiable.
Below are fleece coats for women that will keep you warm without sacrificing style points.
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FP Movement Mountain High Fleece Half-Zip Pullover
A fleece half-zip (especially from the popular Free People offshoot FP Movement) is the ideal way to balance sportiness and chic in your fall ensembles. The brand calls this best-selling fit “layerable,” and its contrasting piping adds visual interest to the versatile gray-hued high-pile fleece. On those particularly cold mornings when you feel like you’ve just been picked up, zip this baby all the way up and tighten the drawcord to keep the cold at bay.
Price on publication date of this article: $98
All in Favor Floral High Pile Fleece Jacket
Fleece jackets tend to be more athletic, but you can keep your preppy femininity alive with this particular jacket from Nordstrom-originated brand All in Favor. Spread color is an accent. The front patch pocket is large enough to hold everything from sunglasses to lip gloss tubes. And of course, it’s all over with gorgeous colorful floral appliqués, heralding the arrival of spring.
Price on publication date of this article: $51.75
Barbour Laurel High Pile Fleece Quilted Jacket
Barbour is a British brand best known for its waxed cotton jackets, which have been worn by the likes of Meghan Markle, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton, making them synonymous with the term ‘royalty magnet’. Its laurel style is the kind of thing you’ll want to pair with your favorite riding boots, and it earns top marks for aesthetics. From the diamond-quilted panels to the corduroy collar to the olive fleece, everything comes together to create a piece that looks like it has a pedigree while protecting you from the elements.
Price on publication date of this article: $240
Ugg Emmersyn high pile fleece coat
So go ahead and pair your new Ugg booties with a fleece coat and enjoy the coziness of the season. This coat has an unmistakable vintage feel and is accented with UGG’s signature Uggbraid stitching. Lined with soft cotton and featuring a jewel-like neck, it’s perfect for layering over your regular knits.
Price on publication date of this article: $198
ralph lauren pile fleece graphic jacket
This kind of jacket lets everyone you pass on the road know that you’re an avid user of the AllTrails app and have already reserved National Park Service campgrounds for next summer. Its most distinctive feature, of course, is its prints that capture, according to Ralph Lauren, “vast natural landscapes and their wildlife.” But the top fleece jacket’s attention to detail comes from its high-pile fleece composition fused with shorter brushed fleece, giving the wearer extra warmth throughout the day. The brand’s pony logo is embroidered above the chest pocket, and there’s also a front zip pocket for stashing things like a Swiss Army knife or a folded trail map.
Price on publication date of this article: $398
Skims Outdoor Fleece Cropped 3/4 Sleeve Jacket
Kim Kardashian’s Skims may immediately make you think of curve-hugging shapewear, push-up bras, and more recently the Nike Skims collection, but it would be a grave mistake to focus on the Fleece Shop’s offerings this fall. This jacket has an intentionally cropped style that blends in with streamlined bottoms, and the midweight polar fleece keeps you comfortable and cozy without feeling stuffy or overheating. Use bungee cords to adjust the fit as needed, and wear this shrunken beauty as you attend the weekend farmers market, run to Pilates, or take a flight to admire the fall foliage.
Price on publication date of this article: $128
Canada Goose Simcoe Zip Up Fleece Sweater Black Label
This Canada Goose fleece is as soft and cozy as your favorite chunky sweater, but warm enough to be a lightweight alternative to a down jacket. Made from the brand’s sustainable Kind high-pile fleece, it also features a relaxed silhouette with full coverage, from the high collar to the drawstring hem just below the waist. The front closure of the fleece jacket zips in both directions, so you can wear it like a quarter zip or a cardigan, depending on what you’re wearing that day.
Price on publication date of this article: $695
Columbia Women’s Benton Springs Full Zip Fleece
This “Amazon’s Choice” Columbia Zip-Up Fleece Jacket is kind of a big deal. Boasting a 4.6-star average and over 11,000 reviews, shoppers praise its snug fit and lightweight warmth. Retailing for less than $50, this steel has the perfect thickness for layering when the weather turns cold, and comes in over 12 colorways (neutral or vibrant, your choice) to suit every dressing sense in the sun.
Price on publication date of this article: $45.50
Patagonia Synchilla Fleece Jacket
Patagonia’s fleece jackets are a fall staple in their own right, and the brand’s Synchilla has a cult following. (In collaboration with Polartec, Patagonia was the first brand to market a fleece made with the original Synchilla material.) In addition to being available in tasteful, go-with-anything colors, this full-zip, midweight fleece is made entirely from recycled polyester and includes a convenient zip pocket to store your valuables on the go. As an editor at WWD Shop, we love this jacket’s barnacle blue colorway for contrast with all-black leggings and biker pants in the early weeks of fall (as Princess Diana would have wanted).
Price on publication date of this article: $149
Levi’s Reversible Faux Shearling Jacket
What could be better than a 2-in-1 fall jacket? Well, there aren’t many. One side has a fluffy fleece coat style with a slouchy silhouette. The other is an edgy leather jacket, similar to what IT girls are wearing these days, but with extra warm insulation. Levi’s favorites are a smart choice if you don’t have enough space in your luggage for a lot of options, and can easily transition into winter by wearing a few more layers (like a turtleneck) underneath.
Price on publication date of this article: $160
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Author introduction
Olivia Cigliano is a commerce writer and producer at Footwear News and WWD, writing shopping content on fashion, beauty, shoes, TikTok style trends, and more. Siriano holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Emerson College and her byline has appeared in publications such as Elite Daily and CR Fashion Book. WWD reported on seasonal fashion trends such as fleece jackets.
Stacia Datskovska is a senior commerce writer at WWD. Previously, she worked as an assistant digital editor at ELLE DECOR, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through the lens of design. Over the past five years, her byline has appeared in USA Today, the Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, the Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Before joining ELLE DECOR, Datskowska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tent pole sale events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskowska regularly reports on top fashion items, including jackets, that are perfect for fall shopping.
