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The second there is a slight chill in the air, I break out my seasonal outerwear. And as much as I love a cozy coat, I'm looking for something a little more lightweight for the start of fall, that I can still bundle up in when needed. After perusing through Amazon, I found the cutest quilted jackets to add to my cool-weather capsule wardrobe -- and they're all under $50.

It didn't take long for me to pick out the comfiest, most stylish, (and most popular!) pieces, including fitted, cropped, and oversized jackets, in puffer, hooded, and bomber styles. Many of these items are Amazon best-sellers with several five-star reviews, and all of them can be worn well throughout fall and into winter, thanks to their easy-to-layer designs.

If you're traveling this fall, you're going to want to add this Dokotoo jacket to your vacation wardrobe, considering one shopper shared that it can be packed tightly in a suitcase, keep its shape, and stay wrinkle-free. Another satisfied customer, who wore the piece on a trip to Scotland, wrote that the lightweight topper kept them warm even in the wind.

Every capsule wardrobe needs a bomber jacket for that classic, effortlessly cool look that it provides, and you can get it (for just $29) with this Zeagoo coat. One happy shopper who thinks the jacket looks "posh" said it's well-made and "great for layering." Be sure to snag the outerwear piece while it's on sale.

This Evaless quilted jacket comes with four pockets, so you can keep both of your hands warm and still store your phone, keys, and other essentials. One reviewer wrote that the jacket is "lightweight but still warm," and offers enough room to wear a sweater underneath. They added that they have also "gotten a lot of compliments" on it. The piece comes in 11 colors, including autumn shades like pale khaki, dark red, and brownish-orange.

Continue scrolling to see more quilted jackets under $50, and head to Amazon's fashion store to browse the entire fall collection.