Sherpa jackets are inherently warmer than traditional versions of the same jacket. As such, it's smarter not to layer as intensely. Whereas a thermal might work under a standard denim jacket, it will not under a sherpa one — there just simply isn't as much room.
Try wearing a sherpa jacket overtop a long-sleeve T-shirt or a fine gauge sweater. A thinner crewneck sweatshirt works, too, and will help keep your chest cold if you don't button the jacket all the way up.
Faux shearling fleece jackets that veer from the trucker jacket style (yet feature sherpa fabric) can also provide the same warmth and functionality. However, the silhouette of some of these pieces more closely resembles a zip jacket or shirt jacket at times.
"Modern day faux shearling provides the warmth and coziness of authentic wool, without the heavy weight. It is also easier to care for than wool," Fujikawa says.
The fabric itself, regardless of style, can prove both useful and on trend this season, Fujikawa adds.
"Spurred by the Gorpcore trend that started several years ago, classic outdoor fleece and faux shearling continue to be key items that are important to men’s wardrobes this fall," Fujikawa says.
