A Little of Home, a Little of New York. The Jacket I'd Choose for Fall.

Jeans and a simple top are an easy choice when you leave the house. They work for errands, a quick coffee, and all the little stops that fill an ordinary day.

But then the day changes. You run into someone you haven't seen in a while or plans change last minute. Suddenly, the outfit that felt perfectly fine that morning seems a little too casual. Going home to change feels unnecessary. But you don't want to spend the afternoon feeling underdressed, either.

That's where a jacket like Vera comes in. The clean neckline keeps the look simple, the covered buttons add a more considered detail, and the gently shaped cut gives your outfit a more defined silhouette.

One of the first details you'll notice about Vera is its short stand collar. Unlike a traditional jacket with wide lapels, it creates a cleaner, more structured neckline without adding too much bulk around the face.

It gives the jacket a distinctive shape while keeping the overall design simple. Paired with the fabric-covered buttons, the stand collar adds just enough detail to make Vera feel a little more considered than an everyday jacket.

Jeans and a plain top are easy to reach for. But on the days when that combination feels a little too ordinary, it's tempting to start adding things. A necklace, a scarf, a belt, perhaps another accessory to make the outfit feel more finished.

Before long, a simple outfit has become a collection of separate details.

Vera has a detail built right into the jacket: its large, fabric-covered buttons. They give the front some visual interest without introducing a shiny, contrasting finish that competes with the rest of the design.

When you want a jacket that gives an outfit a little more definition, it can be difficult to know which direction to go. A very straight cut may not give you the outline you're looking for, while a sharply tailored style can feel more formal than the rest of your wardrobe.

Vera is designed with a regular fit and a gently shaped silhouette. Rather than relying on an elaborate collar or lots of decoration, the cut gives the jacket its shape while keeping the overall design relatively simple. The result is a style you can try with the clothes you already own. 

Early fall can leave you caught between two choices. Your top feels fine indoors, but when you head out for a walk or meet someone for lunch, you want another layer. A heavy winter coat may feel like more than the day calls for, while a very casual layer may not give you the look you had in mind.

This is where the kind of jacket you reach for matters.

You can make Vera part of an everyday outfit without building the entire look around it. Put it over a simple top for a casual combination, or pair it with a blouse when you'd like something a little dressier. This is really the perfect everyday jacket for this time of year, and even better; it comes in multiple colors.