The $65 Barn Jacket Every Upper East Side Mom Bought This Week
As much as I like to think I'm pretty in the know when it comes to fashion, I've learned I should never underestimate what I can glean from fellow moms at morning drop-off. I was reminded of that lesson this week when I noticed a friend wearing what appeared to be a very expensive-looking and—it goes without saying but—on-trend barn jacket. Upon hearing some chatter about the piece, I inched closer, and that was when I heard where it was from: Old Navy! Unbeknownst to me, half the women around me either owned, had ordered, or were actively in the process of purchasing the piece on their phones.
Thankfully, it's not too late to jump on board, because the $65 topper is still in stock along with several others from the site that are equally chic. To see and shop the piece along with more of my affordable outerwear picks for fall and winter, just keep scrolling, and consider this a lesson on the power of occasional eavesdropping!
The famous jacket spotted in front of an equally famous Upper East Side market and hangout.
Shop the piece:
Perfect for adding polish to any outfit whether you're on the go or out to lunch.
Shop more chic outerwear from Old Navy:
Shop more affordable and on-trend jackets:
You can always count on Zara to come through with the options.
Never sleep on ASOS for an affordable take on a trend.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2024, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
-
Chloë Sevigny Is Already on Board With 2025's Coolest Jacket Trend
Who's buying one with me?
By Eliza Huber
-
Jennifer Lawrence Just Wore the Jacket Trend French and Italian Women Swear By to Look Elegant
It works every time.
By Eliza Huber
-
J.Lo Just Wore the Only Jacket Trend Fashion People Are Wearing More Than Suede RN
It's 2025's top buy.
By Eliza Huber
-
5 Affordable Wardrobe Investments French Women Are Making in 2025
On y va!
By Ana Escalante
-
The 5 Jacket Trends New Yorkers Are Wearing to Elevate Their Basic Jeans
Give your denim outfit rotation an update.
By Michelle Scanga
-
I Haven't Shopped at Old Navy in 10 Years, and Now I'm Back—25 Finds That Look So Expensive
Everything is under $100.
By Michelle Scanga
-
I Sniffed Out All the Chicest Under-$100 Pieces From the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale so You Don't Have To
BRB, adding them to my cart.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
I Pulled the Receipts—These Are 19 of the Best Under-$100 Items We Bought in 2024
These were well worth the money.
By Ana Escalante