The Trendy Jackets Fashion Girls Will Be Wearing Come Spring
With spring just a few weeks away, it’s officially time to banish those heavy puffer coats to the back of your closet in favor of some lighter, brighter, sprightlier springtime jackets. Luckily, there are plenty of chic options for the new season ahead, from classic trench coats (with unique twists) to trending oversize shirt jackets (aka shackets) to contemporary leather silhouettes and unique detailing. Below, we’re sharing some of the coolest jackets on the market right now that you’ll never want to leave the house without. These will elevate even the simplest of basics and get you through the tricky transitional weather. Read on to shop our favorites for every budget.
Shackets
Loved by the fashion crowd, oversize shirt-jackets are trending hard right now, blowing up our Insta feeds and dominating at all our favorite stores. They're the perfect layering piece through winter and spring. You can easily layer one over a turtleneck and under an overcoat throughout the colder temps, and when spring arrives, you can throw it on over a lightweight tee with little effort required.
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Nouveau Leather Jackets
Leather is one of the biggest trends for spring 2020, and this season we're seeing the fabric on all types of jacket styles. (Think beyond your regular moto jacket.) Fashion girls are particularly taking to leather blazers and shackets that exude a fresh sartorial touch.
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Trench Coats (With a Twist)
Trench coats will always reign supreme as a perfect springtime jacket. They're chic and classic, rain or shine, and this season we're seeing plenty of updated versions with unique details and twists, giving the timeless jacket a contemporary touch.
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Lightweight Quilting
While we may be casting aside our heavy-duty puffer coats, we still love a cozy and cushy layer to keep us toasty while the temps are still cool. Lightweight quilted and padded jackets are the fashion girl's answer. Spotted in all different lengths and bold colors by the street style set, there are plenty of lively choices to zhuzh up your outfits for the season ahead.
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Fresh Denim
Much like trench coats, denim jackets are a go-to in our springtime wardrobes. But there are plenty of iterations this season to keep the fabric fresh, such as oversize silhouettes, longline belted jackets, and trendy puff-sleeve details.
Lapel-less Blazers
Blazers of all forms are unquestionably a fashion-girl favorite, but it's the lapel-less iterations that are dominating this season. They'll add a smart, polished, and elegant touch to your spring ensembles. Perfect to take you from desk to drinks in style.
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Utility Jackets
From Stella McCartney to Max Mara, the utility trend was seen in full force on the S/S 20 runways, featuring plenty of oversize pockets in fresh springtime hues. They're such an effortless and easy option to pair with jeans, skirts, shorts, and trousers alike this spring.
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Unique Details
For spring, we're seeing a handful of head-turning jacket trends that really stand out for their unique and cool detailing. While these may not be your everyday jackets, they're perfect to add a statement touch to your outfits and will unquestionably see you through the rest of the year in style. Included in the mix are fringe details, high-shine fabrics, and puff sleeve jackets (all of which also had a huge presence on the F/W 20 runways). Turn heads in the toppers below.
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Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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