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Wearing ajacketis a necessity when its cold out, but lets be real: Sometimes, itmakesthe outfit.
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Our top picks
FAQs
What is a windbreaker?
The point of a windbreaker is to, well, block wind.
All of the jackets on our list are protective and super lightweighta.k.a.
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easy to pack and wear.
What weather is best for a windbreaker?
But the best feature?
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Theres a deep hood that rolls up into the neck of the jacket until you need it.
I also like that it has adjustable drawstrings on the wrists and hem to keep the wind out.
(Honestly, it looks cuter all cinched in too).
There’s a lot of excess fabric and it has a bold silhouettevery fashion-girlie-goes-hiking.
Even better than its cool look?
Mostly, though, she liked that it repelled some light rain and looked nice.
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I like its sleek design, appreciate the zip-up pockets, and Im a sucker for a hood!
It has a cinched hood that shouldnt slip down, even while youre picking up speed biking or running.
Its a must-have piece for all outdoor sports year-round, they add.
Its lightweight, but also keeps your body heat in, one Girlfriend Collective reviewer writes.
Even better, you wont overheat, thanks to an open vent in the back.
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Original image by lifestyle writer Jenna Ryu
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Original image by fitness and food director Christa Sgobba
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Original image by senior commerce writer Sara Coughlin
