The 5 Must-Have Jacket Styles for Spring

The start of spring means storing away your heavy coats, chunky scarves, and combat boots. Breezy blouses and dresses will become your go-to pieces in a few weeks, but with the cold weather still present, a lightweight jacket is essential. With the official start of spring quickly approaching, it's time to start thinking about ways to transition your wardrobe.

Since it's still not quite warm enough to justify tees and tank dresses, we're breaking down five key jacket styles that work for in-between weather. (You know the kind: not hot but not freezing either.) Below, you'll find five spring jacket trends to wear in the coming months—all of which are just as cool as they are practical.

#1: Denim Jacket

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You simply can't go wrong with a perfectly fitted denim jacket. It's incredibly versatile, plays well with other closet staples, and never goes out of style.

#2: Rain Jacket

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Face those spring showers in style. A rain jacket is a must-have for those unexpected rainy days.

#3: Suede Jacket

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Try swapping out your heavier leather jacket for a lighter suede (or faux suede) in spring.

#4: Bomber Jacket

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There's no doubt that this is a popular jacket style for spring. Bombers are usually lightweight and go with just about any outfit.

#5: Cropped Jacket

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We've had our eye on this figure-flaunting jacket since the beginning of 2018. We're looking forward to wearing it all throughout spring.

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Nicole Kliest
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Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)