6 Spring Jacket Styles for Transitional Weather

Once our weather apps regularly show forecasted temperatures above 50 degrees, it's time to shed those bulky puffers in favor of lighter layers. Unfortunately, warm weather is a fickle friend this time of year; short-sleeved afternoons are often sandwiched between chilly mornings and evenings, and the sudden drop in degrees demands some source of warmth. Luckily, there's a happy medium between winter's overcoats and the free-flowing, barely-there kimonos of summer: the spring jackets category.

If you think about it, spring jackets are autumn jackets, just with a brighter color palette. The outerwear most commonly seen during this transitional season includes light-wash denim jackets and camel-colored trench coats, shackets, blazers, bombers, and various cuts of leather. They're easy to throw on, fashionable and functional (the best picks will fight off any lingering chill), and can be styled in a myriad of ways.

Ready for more? Here are the spring jacket styles you might want to check out.

Trench Coats

Stylist at Wardrobe Apparel Sarah Sommer can’t wait to style her favorite trench, as she’s convinced the jacket automatically elevates any look. “I can’t wait to style it over a catsuit with some white sneakers, a cap, and an oversized tote bag for that effortless, yet right-on-trend look. Or go for a more romantic vibe by pairing the trench with a sheer spring dress, some strappy heels, and a small shoulder bag.”

Blazers

These days, anything that covers your shoulders and has a button or a zipper can be considered outerwear, and that includes a favorite item of clothing, the blazer. Cuts of blazers include (but are not limited to) boyfriend styles, cropped variations, and even sleeveless versions of the officewear staple. They're lightweight, adaptable, and can fit into any season that approaches.

Semi-Sheer

If you thought the sheer clothing trend was exclusive to dresses, tops, and bottoms, think again. Semi-sheer coats are great options as they achieve the perfect balance between subtle sexiness and practicality.

Denim Jackets

NY-based celebrity stylist, Soneca Guadara says one thing she loves about the denim jacket is it’s both classic and trendy, all at the same time. That, and it’s as versatile as it is a transitional piece that can take you from the tail end of winter into spring, seamlessly. “I'll wear it with almost everything, from high-waisted pants to a dress and jeans. I love how it helps define a woman's shape. Plus, it’s suitcase-friendly, so easy to toss in your carry-on.”

Waist-Length Cuts

Keeping with the theme of lightening your load, short jackets are making a comeback, though this time around, they’re not quite short enough to be considered “cropped.” Rather, waist-length is the new cropped (and that’s at the very least).

Tweed

Tweed is still everywhere right now, and wardrobe stylist Grace Thomas predicts the preppy fabric will become even more popular as we head into the warmer season. “As someone who has always gravitated toward classic styles, I love the cuts we are seeing in tweed jackets this season. Sandro, Self Portrait, and Veronica Beard are all great brands to look towards for this style.”

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