The 10 Best Sherpa Jackets That Are Warm, Stylish, and Comfy (2024)

In search of a classic sherpa jacket to throw on over workout clothes or for a long hike? This Athleta option ticks all the right boxes. Plus, the sizing options make it one of the more inclusive options on the market.

Size Range: XXS–3X (tall and petite available) | Material: Polyester | Colors: Acacia Olive, Black, Cream

This Rag & Bone sherpa shacket is the perfect balance of comfort and style. It’s cozy enough to throw on for errands but elevated enough to look great with a pair of cool boots and some leather pants or jeans. Plus, we love the color options that are a bit different than others on the list.

Size Range: XXS–XL | Material: Polyester | Colors: Yellow

Introducing the perfect, everyday sherpa shacket. No matter how you’re planning to style it, this is our ideal cozy layering piece for any type of outfit thanks to its oversized silhouette and streamlined appeal. Plus, Good American offers this up to a 5X and requires its retailers to carry the full size range, too.

Size Range: XS–5X | Material: Polyester | Colors: Tusk (Cream)

Though this size range isn’t particularly inclusive, the oversized nature of the jacket does make it a good option for a sherpa trench. Like wearing your favorite blanket, this trench will keep you warm on those blistery cold winter days, all while adding some style to your look.

Size Range: XXS–L | Material: Polyester | Colors: Camel, Black, Ivory

If you’re going to invest in a sherpa-style denim jacket, you might as well go with the OG: the Levi’s Ex-Boyfriend Sherpa Trucker Jacket. It's a classic that will literally never go out of style. The brand also offers a similar style in plus sizing.

Size Range: XS–XL | Material: Cotton | Colors: Addicted to Love (Medium Wash), Black

Not only does this cozy sherpa jacket have a large hood (perfect for staying warm while running errands or while traveling), but it also has incredibly deep pockets—great for keeping your hands warm or storing your wallet or phone.

Size Range: XS–XL | Material: Polyester | Colors: Camel, Black

Vuori's Cozy Sherpa Jacket is made of nearly 75 percent recycled materials, making it a good option if you're looking to reduce your carbon footprint (read up on the brand's ethical manufacturing practices). The cropped and relaxed silhouette lends well to layering, making it a jacket you can wear many months out of the year.

Size Range: XXS–XXL | Material: Polyester | Colors: Umber (Pale Pink), Charcoal

On a budget? This best-seller from Amazon is a solid choice. The fluffy, oversized design is the perfect outerwear for just about any fall or winter ensemble—or you can cozy up in it while hanging out at home. We also like that it comes in a wide range of sizes and and whopping 32 colors.

Size Range: S–3X | Material: Polyester | Colors: 32, including Khaki, Black, Blue, Brown +more

If you're open to spending a bit more on a high-end design, you should definitely consider Lamarque's Badu Jacket. Crafted from super-plush faux shearing with a notch collar and vegan leather trim, it has an effortlessly luxurious feel. We also appreciate how the oversized fit is casual but endlessly chic.

Size Range: XXS–XXL | Material: Polyester, vegan leather | Colors: Beige

When it comes to cozy jackets, you can't go wrong with Patagonia. Made in a Fair Trade facility from recycled polyester, the brand's Lunar Dusk Fleece flaunts high-pile fleece and an après-ski vibe.

Size Range: XS–XL | Material: Polyester | Colors: Nest Brown, Dark Natural (Beige),Nouveau Green +more

Meet the Expert

Gabrielle Prescod is a fashion editor and stylist whose work has appeared in Bustle, Grazia USA, Nylon, and Interview.

FAQ

• What is sherpa?

  According to an article on the blog for outdoor clothing brand KUHL, the primary feature of a sherpa jacket is to emulate a sheep's warm, fuzzy wool lining. Sometimes this is translated in different ways, depending on which style you choose. As the KUHL article also points out, there are denim sherpa jackets, sherpa corduroy jackets, faux leather sherpa jackets, and more.

  A common question about sherpa jackets is how, exactly, it’s different from fleece, another extra warm, super popular material for winter coats. According to the sewing website Silver Bobbin, “The main difference between fleece fabric and sherpa fabric is that sherpa is designed to look like sheepskin and is mostly used as a lining material. On the other hand, Fleece can stand on its own as a jacket or blanket, depending on its weight and thickness.”

• How do you wash a sherpa jacket?

  Another article on Silver Bobbin also explains how to wash sherpa, noting that washing sherpa fabric by hand in cool water or on the delicate cycle could both be good options. When in doubt, though, it never hurts to send a coat or jacket to the dry cleaner.

• How to style a sherpa jacket?

  Prescod suggests opting for a printed sherpa to experiment with color and dimension in your wardrobe. Need more styling ideas? Prescod has you covered.

  “Add one to a monotoned athleisure set and some Cloud Socks from Brother Vellies, et voila!" Prescod explains. "Perfect for a day running around doing errands or casually grabbing lunch with a friend. An oversized fit can be worn out for date nights with oversized knits and a chain-link bag or even to a formal winter event thrown over a dress.”