3 Ways to Wear a Windbreaker This Fall (2026)

One lightweight jacket, three outfits, and every piece costs under $70.

Last updated: October 2026

The easiest way to wear a windbreaker this fall is over one warm mid layer: a crewneck for work, a fleece-backed hoodie for cold weekends, or a half-zip with slim chinos for evenings, each outfit landing between $139.97 and $222.95 at Aura Voss.

All three looks below are built around the Ardent Stormbreaker Jacket at $59.99, the most ordered jacket at Aura Voss over the last 30 days. Every price below is current.

In this article

• What makes a windbreaker easy to style?
• What are 3 ways to wear a windbreaker?
• How do you wear a windbreaker to work?
• What goes under a windbreaker when it gets cold?
• Can you dress a windbreaker up for the evening?
• What size windbreaker should you get?
• FAQ

What makes a windbreaker easy to style?

A windbreaker is easy to style because it is light and loose, so one jacket at $59.99 works over a tee, a crewneck or a hoodie without changing size.

The Ardent Stormbreaker Jacket has a waterproof polyester shell, an adjustable hood, utility pockets and a light lining, in 3 colours and 5 sizes. Its loose fit is what all three outfits rely on.

What are 3 ways to wear a windbreaker?

Wear it over a crewneck and cropped trousers for work ($139.97), over a hoodie with wide jeans and boots for cold weekends ($222.95), or over a half-zip with chinos for evenings ($199.94).

Outfit	Mid layer	Trousers	Shoes	Total with jacket
Workday	Corwin Classic Crewneck	Keaton Ankle Trousers	Your own trainers	$139.97
Cold weekend	Renholt Utility Hoodie	Sorrel Drawcord Jeans	Maddox Lace-Up Boots	$222.95
Evening	Calvano Half-Zip Sweatshirt	Callum Slim Chinos	Tarrow Trail Shoes	$199.94

How do you wear a windbreaker to work?

For work, pair the windbreaker with a plain crewneck and slim cropped trousers, three pieces for $139.97 that look tidy and still handle a wet commute.

• Ardent Stormbreaker Jacket, the shell, $59.99, sizes M to 3XL
• Corwin Classic Crewneck, a relaxed crewneck, $39.99, sizes XS to 4XL
• Keaton Ankle Trousers, slim, cropped, side elastic, $39.99, sizes XS to 2XL

The cropped hem of the Keaton Ankle Trousers shows a little ankle, so clean trainers finish it. These are the most ordered trousers at Aura Voss over the last 14 days.

What goes under a windbreaker when it gets cold?

When it gets cold, add a fleece-backed hoodie under the windbreaker, then wide jeans and lace-up boots, four pieces for $222.95.

• Ardent Stormbreaker Jacket, the shell, $59.99, sizes M to 3XL
• Renholt Utility Hoodie, fleece-backed, relaxed loose fit, $39.98, sizes S to 3XL
• Sorrel Drawcord Jeans, wide leg, drawcord waist, $52.99, sizes S to 7XL
• Maddox Lace-Up Boots, chunky rubber sole, 5 colours, $69.99, sizes EU 39 to 48

The Sorrel Drawcord Jeans has the widest size run in the store, S to 7XL, so the look works across a big range of sizes.

Can you dress a windbreaker up for the evening?

Yes: a stand-collar half-zip and slim chinos under the windbreaker make it sharper for evenings, four pieces for $199.94 including trail shoes.

• Ardent Stormbreaker Jacket, in Black, $59.99, sizes M to 3XL
• Calvano Half-Zip Sweatshirt, tall stand-up collar, $39.98, sizes S to 3XL
• Callum Slim Chinos, slim straight leg, flat front, 14 numeric waist sizes, $49.98, sizes waist 29 to 42
• Tarrow Trail Shoes, high-top, chunky grip sole, $49.99, sizes EU 38 to 48

Zip the Calvano Half-Zip Sweatshirt up so the collar shows above the jacket, and pick the Callum Slim Chinos in navy or black to keep it quiet.

What size windbreaker should you get?

Start with your usual size: the Ardent Stormbreaker Jacket runs M to 3XL and is cut loose for layering, so it is designed to fit over a hoodie.

Aura Voss publishes no chest or length measurement for it, so go by the fit words. If you usually wear S, note the run starts at M.

FAQ

Is a windbreaker warm enough for fall?

On its own a windbreaker is a light shell. In fall, wear it over a crewneck or a fleece-backed hoodie and it covers most cool, wet days.

Is the Ardent Stormbreaker Jacket waterproof?

Aura Voss describes its shell as waterproof polyester with an adjustable hood, made for wind and rain.

Can I wear a hoodie under a windbreaker?

Yes. The Ardent Stormbreaker Jacket is described as a loose fit for easy layering, and outfit two pairs it with a fleece-backed hoodie.

Compare more jackets in Men's fall jackets 2026: fits, linings and prices compared, or get the layer underneath right with What size hoodie should I get?