The 15 Best Sherpa Jackets to Buy Now and Wear All Winter

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Stylish people tend to have a soft spot for the sherpa jacket. It's just one of those things. And it's easy to see why: Sherpa is a fabric typically made out of a heavily piled polyester, the type that gives the material its distinctive fluffy look. The overall effect is similar to real wool, though significantly less bulky. (It's also cheaper to produce.) Shearling is the real deal, and sometimes sherpa stuff is just branded a thick fleece.

But a sherpa by any other name would indeed taste so sweet, and that rings true for jackets of every shape. A sherpa-lined trucker jacket is a classic, but these days you can scoop a sherpa-lined anything. A flannel or glorified hoodie? Yes and yes. There are button-ups, pullovers, and everything in between.

These 15 span the range of what's available right now. If you're testing out the waters of the sherpa game, let us lend you a hand. An easy choice for this season is a sherpa shirt jacket, which has a safe, familiar shape, but is done up in the soft fabric. L.L. Bean makes a perennially popular sherpa zip-up, while Alo Yoga has a puffier take on the material. Start your sherpa journey here.

Sherpa Fleece Jacket

It should come as no surprise that Filson's responsible for making sherpa fleeces as sturdy as any of its world-class bags.

Sherpa Fleece Jacket

Forget a sherpa lining, guy. L.L.Bean is out here coming through with a whole shirt.

Sherpa Trucker Jacket

This is about as iconic a jacket as it gets, in the form of Levi's beloved sherpa-lined trucker style. It really just doesn't get much better than this.

Windproof Outer Fleece Jacket

When on the hunt for well-priced outerwear, it's Uniqlo or bust. This sherpa is warm, of course, but it's also windproof for extra protection.

MegaFleece Snap Up

Outdoor Voices's oversized fleece is exactly the only thing that makes braving cold and windy outdoors tolerable.

Floral Sherpa Full-Zip Jacket

Don't be shy about getting funky and cool with your sherpa jacket. Clearly, Todd Snyder isn't, with this dope floral print.

Sherpa Jacket

For something simple, basic, and oh-so cozy, Mad Dog Concepts has a high-necked, zip-up style that you'll never want to take off.

Long Sleeve Sherpa Lined Shirt Jacket

A shacket, but made even better (and warmer) thanks to its sherpa lining and brown plaid design.

R2R High Pile Fleece Lined Canvas Jacket

Durable, sturdy, and damn warm. This versatile jacket has sherpa lining, and works as a streetwear staple or a functional, cold-weather option.

Sherpa Stage Puffer

A sherpa jacket that'll keep you super warm is, of course, a sherpa puffer jacket. Alo's is sleek, cool, and goes with everything.

Plaid Jacquard High Pile Fleece Jacket

For a classy, elevated option, PRL's jacquard style effortlessly merges elegance and functionality.

Sherpa Zip Up Jacket

Naadam is the master of all things soft, so it makes sense that their zip-up sherpa jacket (with three zip pockets!) is one of the best picks on the market.

Polartec Sherpa ½ Zip

Another great piece to double as a base layer: this Polartec sherpa. It's warm on its own, but it's also a great option for layering days.

Morrow Sherpa Jacket

Vuori makes a more low-key sherpa jacket that's great for wearing to and from the gym. It also makes for a great base layer come ski season.

Shearling Fleece Jacket

OK, now this is real shearling for those looking for a fancy (and pricey) upgrade. It's gorgeous, but it feels like a socially acceptable way of wearing a blanket in public.

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