30 Spring Jackets That Are Even More Elegant Than Blazers or Trench Coats
Spring is great and all, but if we're being honest, that awkward period filled with confusing transitional weather can be a pain in the butt. Will you be too hot in a coat? Too cold without one? Oh, and now you have to carry around this random jacket that doesn't even match your look just in case you catch a chill? Well, we find the best way to tackle this confusing time of the season is via extreme organization and some fine-tuned sartorial thoughtfulness.
No worries—we did all the thinking for you by providing 30 light spring jacket styles you'll be able to grab every time you face the aforementioned conundrum. While classic trench coats and boxy blazers are the obvious choices (and no shade to them whatsoever), we figured we'd go ahead and make a comprehensive list of the lightweight layers that are even more elegant and trend-forward than the obvious mainstays, just in case you're looking to level up your spring outfits. The jackets ahead will ensure you are ready for whatever weird weather comes your way—from funnel-neck bomber styles to cool cinched-waist styles and everything in between.
The Row showed shortened belted trench coats in its fall/winter 2025 collection, but this H&M pick is only $55 and available now.
Spring's richest-looking jackets feature a contrasting collar. Just saying.
What type of jacket is best for spring?
Spring's in-between weather can swing from arctic in the early morning to downright balmy by midafternoon, all in a day, so a jacket that has a lightweight feel and ample layering opportunity is best. We suggest prioritizing relaxed silhouettes you can wear over a sweater or thin T-shirt (or both) like bomber jackets, barn jackets, workwear and chore coats, lightweight leather jackets, boxy blazers, and of course, classic trench coats.
What is the best fabric for a lightweight jacket?
Any jacket can be a spring jacket if it's on the thin side—no matter what it's made from—although, as far as fabrics go, twill, cotton, canvas, nylon, linen, and denim won't lead you astray. That being said, suede and leather can work when they come in lighter and thinner iterations that won't be too heavy to wear when temperatures start to creep higher.
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a numberBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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