Our trusty winter coats have seen us through the chilly times of post lockdown socialisation, but as the sun begins to make a more regular appearance again, we're finding ourselves stripping off the shearling in a bid to soak up some long awaited Vitamin D. While it might be a little too soon to call the weatherhotexactly, there is a need for a transitional jacket that can be as easily worn with a fine knit and jeans as with a summer tea dress. Enter our round up of the best jacket styles to invest in now, and enjoy all summer too.
The Leather Jacket
From James Dean to Rihanna, with a good measure of Madonna, the leather jackethas always been synonymous with rebellious cool. The ideal transitional jacket - a heavier biker will keep you warm in unreliable British weather, while lighter, pared-back styles add a refined edge to even a simple white tee. There are dozens of classic black options on the market, but sales of coloured leather pieces are on the rise and are a more seasonal alternative in the summer months.
SHOP NOW: The Best Leather Jackets
1 of 7La Redoute, Leather Biker Jacket, £199
2 of 7Mango, Faux Leather Jacket, WAS £59.99 NOW £29.99 at Zalando
3 of 7Monki, Faux Leather Jacket, £65
4 of 7All Saints, Leather Biker Jacket, £319
5 of 7Aleksandre Akhalkatsishvili @ Cult Mia, Vegan Leather Jacket, £540
6 of 7Warehouse, Faux Leather Western Jacket, WAS £69 NOW £55.20
7 of 7Alpha Tauri, Classic Leather Jacket, £345.90
The Blazer
It wasn’t too long ago that the blazer was considered formal and moreoffice appropriate than a weekend wardrobe staple, but the true versatility of the humble blazer comes from its ability to elevate even the most casual outfit. Brands like The Frankie Shop, Balenciaga, and Nanushka have championed the oversized, boyfriend fit that took over Instagram and the combination of masculine tailoring meets feminine dresses, is perfect for al fresco events like garden parties and summer weddings.
SHOP NOW: The Best Blazers
1 of 5The Frankie Shop, Cesca Belted Blazer, £169
2 of 5Karen Millen, Relaxed Double Breasted Jacket, WAS £179 NOW £134.25
3 of 5Bite Studios, Organic cotton blazer, WAS £600 NOW £330 on The Outnet
4 of 5COS, Tailored Blazer, £79
5 of 5& Other Stories, Relaxed Linen Blazer, £95
The Denim Jacket
No matter the fit, wash or distress, the denim jacket is a mainstay. From classic blue, to contemporary white, denim is dominating 2021, with designers experimenting with style and silhouettes – and the jacket is no exception. Channel the Seventies in free-spirited patchwork like Stella McCartney, or throwback to Nineties minimalism like classic Helmut Lang over a slip dress. Whether you double up your denim, or pair with a pattern, there's also a whole host of ways to shop sustainable and upcycled denim for a jacket that does as much good as it looks.
SHOP NOW: The Best Denim Jackets
1 of 7Bianca Saunders X Wranger, Heavy Shoulder Jacket, £630
2 of 7Whistles, Patchwork Denim Jacket, £129
3 of 7Baukjen, Organic Denim Jacket, £149
4 of 7Veronica Beard, Belted Denim Jacket, WAS £335 NOW £234 at MyTheresa
5 of 7H&M, Conscious Denim Jacket, £29.99
6 of 7Ted Baker, Raw denim utility jacket, £175
7 of 7Biance Saunders X Wrangler, Scrunched Print Jacket, £563
The Shacket
Searches for 'shacket' are up since last month, as shoppers try to find the perfect combination of light shirt and warm jacket to take the difficulty out of seasonal dressing. Maeve Reilly, the stylist behind some of our favourite Hailey Bieberand Megan Fox outfits, shows the easiest formula for this spring/summer may just be the simple but effective shacket + tank + jeans = California cool.
SHOP NOW: The Best Shackets
1 of 7Iro, Suede Shirt, WAS £866 NOW £520
2 of 7M.C Overalls, Share : Polycotton Work Jacket, £135
3 of 7Stradivarius, Tie Dye Shacket, WAS £29.99 NOW £19.99
4 of 7Warehouse, Western Jacket, £63.20
5 of 7Mango, Wool Blend Overshirt, WAS £69.99 NOW £39.99
6 of 7& Other Stories, Long Buttoned Overshirt, £95
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