Funnel-Neck Jackets Are Everywhere This Fall: Here’s How to Wear One

Every fall there are a handful of trends I look at and immediately think, absolutely not. And then there are the ones that make me wonder why we ever stopped wearing them in the first place. The funnel-neck jacket falls squarely into the second category. I vividly remember Gwyneth Paltrow wearing one back when she first got together with Chris Martin and I immediately went out and bought one for myself. So chic, so cool. Why they ever took a backseat is beyond me.

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If you’ve been looking at fall clothes lately, you’ve probably started noticing them everywhere (I sure have). The defining feature is pretty simple: a high collar that stands up around the neck rather than folding down like a traditional jacket collar. But somehow that one little change makes an otherwise basic jacket look much more interesting. And I like this trend for another reason. It’s actually useful. And having worn won myself, I can attest to that.

A jacket that keeps the wind off my neck on a cold morning while simultaneously making jeans and a sweater look like I put some thought into getting dressed? Sign me up.

Funnel-neck jackets have been hanging around for a few seasons, but they’re having a particularly big moment for fall 2026. The silhouette has shown up everywhere from designer collections to much more affordable retailers, in suede, leather, cotton, wool and sporty technical fabrics. So if you’re wondering whether this is one of those trends worth trying, I think the answer is yes. Especially because there isn’t really one specific funnel-neck jacket. There are varying versions that feel classic, sporty, polished, minimalist, and even a little preppy.

What Is a Funnel-Neck Jacket?

First, because fashion has a habit of giving perfectly normal things new names every few years, let’s clarify what we’re talking about. A funnel neck is simply a high, structured collar that stands up around the neck instead of folding over. Sometimes it zips all the way up. Sometimes it buttons. Sometimes the collar is exaggerated and dramatic, while other versions are much more subtle.

You’ll see the neckline on: bomber jackets, wool coats, suede jackets, trench coats, utility jackets, windbreakers, cropped jackets and leather jackets. Which is part of why I think this particular trend has some staying power. You’re not buying a wildly specific piece of clothing that can only be worn one way. It’s really just a fresh detail on jackets we were already wearing.

Why Are Funnel-Neck Jackets So Popular This Year?

The funnel-neck jacket has been gaining momentum for several seasons, but it has become especially prominent heading into fall 2026. Designers including Phoebe Philo, Khaite, Chloé and others have used the high, sculptural neckline, and the silhouette has since made its way into much more accessible collections.

What I find more interesting, though, is that it doesn’t feel like a trend that only works on a runway. It’s essentially the antidote to all those jackets we’ve been wearing with big lapels and oversized collars. The neckline is cleaner. A little sharper. And when it’s zipped or buttoned up, it frames your face in a way that makes a very simple outfit suddenly look intentional. There’s also something slightly ’90s about it, but not in a costume-y way.

Here are some of my favorites!

What Should You Wear Under a Funnel-Neck Jacket?

Keep the neckline underneath fairly simple. I think these work best:

• Crewneck T-shirts: Perfect while it’s still warm.

• Crewneck sweaters: Probably my first choice once temperatures drop.

• Button-down shirts: Leave the top buttons undone so you’re not fighting with two collars.

• Thin mock necks: These can work when the jacket is worn open.

What I would probably skip is anything with a lot happening around the neck: chunky turtlenecks, enormous scarves or blouses with dramatic collars. The jacket already has a collar with a personality. Let her have her moment.

What to Look for Before You Buy One

I’d pay attention to three things: the collar (if it’s so tall or stiff that you can’t comfortably turn your head, you’re not going to wear it), the fabric (Suede and wool will feel more timeless. Cotton and technical fabrics tend to look more casual and sporty), and the proportions (If the jacket is oversized, balance it with something cleaner underneath. If it’s cropped, it can handle wider pants or a fuller skirt).

And my only other advice? Don’t buy one simply because it’s suddenly everywhere. The best version is the one that works with the jeans, pants, skirts and shoes you already own. Because a jacket you can wear five different ways is infinitely more useful than the “must-have fall jacket” that hangs untouched in the closet until you eventually donate it.

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