Your Next Fleece Jacket Should Come with a Jolt of Weirdo Energy

The trusty fleece jacket is a fall staple for a reason: when it comes to outerwear, there are few options that offer more cozy for your buck. If you’re reading this, you’re likely familiar with the classics of the genre—outdoorsy, colorblocked popovers and heftier zip-ups with pocket space aplenty, the kind of jackets favored by 4Runner-whipping dads and wide-eyed undergrads in equal measure.

5 Trippy Fleeces to Swaddle Yourself In Pronto

• The No-Brainer Pick: Abercrombie & Fitch Pattern Sherpa Full-Zip Jacket, $110
• The Skate-Ready Pick: Dime Logo Appliqued Printed Fleece Jacket, $140
• The Mondrian-Approved Pick: Drake's Wool Blend Bouclé Fleece Jacket, $575
• The Modern Grail Pick: Kapital "Ashland" Printed Fleece Zip-Up Jacket, $510
• The Outdoorsy Pick: The North Face Extreme Pile Camouflage Fleece Jacket, $150

But over the last few years, fleeces have gone pop: vintage sellers have capitalized on the demand for throwback, made-in-USA styles from the likes of Patagonia and The North Face, and big-name brands (the type that stage theatrical, high-concept runway shows) have revamped the silhouette with luxe materials and a jolt of designer energy. All of which begs the question: where do the fuzzy campsite favorites go from here? Well, we've officially got the answer—right now, fleeces are getting even freakier, incorporating big, bold patterns and the kind of splashy colors once reserved for their summertime counterparts.

Even better, the answer to the question posed above is actually a good news twofer. One on hand, an eye-catching fleece is an incredibly efficient way to take your everyday fits from the mundane to the gloriously grid-worthy. (Once you’ve put one on, you’ve already nailed it.) On the other, there are no special rules involved in wearing one. Simply pair a fleece jacket with beat-up jeans and hiking boots to add some pizzazz to your typical s’mores-ready fare, or downplay its outdoors-y vibe with some pleated chinos and penny loafers. No matter how wild you decide to get with yours, here are 14 trippy, drippy, and extremely flex-y versions guaranteed to keep you toasty—and turn plenty of heads—all season long.