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5 Spring Jacket Trends for Transitional Weather
It's time to shed our winter skin—and coats—in favour of something lighter.
Pixie Market, H&M, Anine Bing
Excuse us while we anxiously anticipate the end of winter and spring forward. We can see the light (literally) and it’s an open invitation to refresh our wardrobes. While we still must brave the cold for a few more weeks, the need to change things up for the sake of our mental and sartorial sanity leads us to our new companion: the trustworthy transitional jacket.
Thanks to the recent FW24 shows at Copenhagen, New York, and the Milan Fashion Week, 5 key jacket trends have reigned supreme, giving us all the reassurance that these styles are here to stay well past spring and summer. To get you ahead of the game, shop the 5 key jacket trends for spring below:
Shop Spring Jacket Trends
The Sleek Biker Jacket
From Saks Potts in Copenhagen to Gucci and Prada in Milan, the sleekness of a polished biker jacket dominated the runways and was overtaken by the traditional belted and bulky moto style we’ve loved in the past. Sporting one of these reimagined takes on a classic vintage biker jacket with straight-leg denim, or juxtaposing it with the fluidity of a long skirt, is exactly how we want to present ourselves this spring.
Saks Potts Navy Daria Leather Jacket, $1370
Hugo Boss Cropped Button-Up Leather Jacket, $358 (was $1095)
Reformation Veda Allen Leather Jacket, $858
The Playful Bomber Jacket
A tried and true favourite is the effortless bomber; however, this upcoming season, we’re playing with lengths as the cropped and oversized interpretations take centre stage. If we’re extra particular about the colour we’re gravitating towards, it would be brown, this upcoming season’s hottest shade for outerwear. We love the simplicity and ease of throwing on an oversized or cropped version with leggings and a crisp white tee. Pair it with kitten-heeled sandals in the thick of spring for the perfect nighttime look, if you ask us.
The Frankie Shop Micky Faux Leather Bomber, $598
H&M Bomber Jacket with Shoulder Pads in Dark Brown, $79
Wardrobe NYC Leather Bomber, $4000
The Cinched Waist Blazer
Fashion is currently embracing the female silhouette and shifting the focus back to carefully constructed and tailored blazers. We can’t talk about 80’s and 90’s inspired tailoring without mentioning The Row and Proenza Schouler, both demonstrating how chic and modern a fitted blazer can be as of late. In a perfect world, we’d invest in one great oversized, boxy blazer. Additionally, a streamlined style that gives you an hourglass shape is essential. We love a daytime look that consists of a fitted black turtle, a cinched waist wool blazer, grey straight-leg denim, and black square-toed boots.
The Source Unknown Nangy Double Breasted Cinched blazer in Pecan, $115
Helsa Recycled Twill S Curve Jacket, $554
H&M Double Breasted Blazer, $75
The New Trench Coat
If there’s one thing you need to know for Spring 2024, it’s that the trench has been reimagined in new ways. Innovative designs and contemporary twists amp up the interest and impact. Whether it’s caped, leather, oversized or cropped, we’re called to step outside of the traditional box and opt for something out of the ordinary. Consider pairing one with dark wash denim, a grey oversized hoodie, and black loafers—casual and warm, yet elevated enough to wear for weekend brunch with friends.
Banana Republic Sabbia Oversized Italian Twill Trench Coat, $460
Cos Cropped Trench Coat Cape, $182
Pixie Market Black Leather Trench Coat, $405
The ladylike jacket
The allure of the feminine jacket has reached new heights these past few seasons, and continues to be at the forefront of many collections to date. It’s hard not to love, as throwing one on instantly and effortlessly makes you feel très chic with its endearing details and cuts. As spring approaches, we’re gravitating towards all the pastel and gelato-inspired colours that will be trending in the outerwear category. Gucci just unveiled a butter yellow version in their ready-to-wear collection, and the thought of pairing it with low-rise blue light wash denim is a match made in heaven. Consider wearing one in moments where you’d normally reach for a blazer.
Anine Bing Janet Jacket, $760
Mango Crop Tweed Jacket, $180
Ba&sh Brittany Jacket with Patch Pockets, $600
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