Penelope Cruz Wore the Jacket Trend That'll Instantly Upgrade Your Basic Jeans
Knowing how to dress for days that begin in the high 40s and peak in the 80s can be challenging, but that has been the weather forecast for the past few weeks in New York City. Days that start in jeans and a sweater might end in tank tops and sandals, or vice versa. Either way, there's one essential we're grabbing before we step out for the day: a stylish jacket.
This week, Penelope Cruz was spotted in TriBeCa enjoying an iced coffee perfectly paired with a shearling jacket. Honestly, we can't think of a better combo to reflect the confusing weather this fall. Worn with sneakers, a graphic t-shirt, and straight-leg jeans, this outfit is extremely casual for the star known for her radiant red carpet looks. But thanks to the versatile shearling jacket (and matching Gucci bag!), it feels worthy of an A-lister's wardrobe.
On Penelope Cruz: Gucci bag
If, like me, you're growing tired of denim-on-denim but need something a little more stylish than a barn jacket, try one of the many faux-shearling jackets available right now. We love the cognac color of Cruz's jacket but also have our eyes on darker browns and black leather styles, too. Either way, it's a great option for dressing up those fall outfits that need a little something—at least until it's time to bust out the puffer coats.
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Pricey, but worth the investment—it will only get better with age.
If you can't quit your moto, then this is the perfect faux-shearling style for you.
We love a classic bomber jacket. This one looks especially cozy.
Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.
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