Must-have in winter
How to style barn jackets correctly
Barn jackets can be combined excellently with jeans as well as with a feminine skirt.
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Barn jackets are the winter trend for 2024! Once robust workwear, they are now celebrating their comeback. This is how you style the must-have of the season.
Barn jackets have been celebrating a brilliant comeback in fashion since autumn – even in winter temperatures, they are currently an integral part of trends. Originally developed as work clothing, it impresses with robust materials, weatherproof wax coatings and details such as corduroy or leather collars.
While brands like Carhartt and Barbour maintain tradition, luxury labels like Prada and Bottega Veneta reinterpret the jackets. With their versatility, they suit a wide range of styles – from casual to elegant – and their mix of “old money” aesthetics and modern functionality make them an indispensable winter piece. Here are three styling inspirations for the cold season:
Barn Jacket: Perfect for everyday winter wear
For a universal everyday look, the Barn Jacket is best paired with well-fitting jeans, a chunky knit sweater and ankle-high leather boots. A cozy scarf, gloves and a knitted hat – preferably in bright colors such as cobalt blue, lavender, pink or orange – provide additional warmth for the head, neck and ears.
The term “Quiet Luxury”
For a more elegant look, a classy barn jacket in dark green is best styled in combination with a turtleneck sweater in neutral colors, combined with a checked mini skirt and opaque tights. Knee-high leather boots or loafers go well with this. A bag in burgundy red gives the outfit a preppy touch, ideal for a winter stroll through town or a relaxed meeting with friends. A merino wool headband and well-fitting leather gloves complete the “Quiet Luxury” look.
Practical outdoor companion
The Barn Jacket is also perfect for long walks, for which it is best to choose a weatherproof outfit. Underneath you should wear a thick, warm wool sweater, lined outdoor shoes with thick knitted socks and sturdy denim trousers. A scarf and gloves complete the outdoor outfit.
