It's official - lighter, warmer days are almost within touching distance. While my staple winter coats and chunky knitwear have served their practical purposes, it's finally time for a wardrobe refresh. Spring jackets are officially taking centre stage, and the barn jacket, with all its countryside charm, will - mark my words - be one of the most sought-after styles this spring.
No longer clinging onto its farmer reputation, the barn jacket has returned to the runways and high street with a traditional yet contemporary feel. Approved by fashion's best-dressed, we've seen the likes of Kate Middleton, Sienna Miller and Alexa Chung regularly sport the style, cementing it as the timeless utilitarian jacket you need in your wardrobe.
The barn jacket merges practicality and style into one, and has this unpretentious feel to it, making it a jacket we know you'll wear in heavy rotation. So it comes as no surprise that high street stalwart Marks & Spencer has jumped on the country-file trend, creating its own version of the 'it' jacket, with nearly every stylish person I know on Instagram wearing the Cord Collared Relaxed Jacket £45.
With a chic, cropped fit, this barn jacket is made of the typical hardy outer-canvas fabric in a dark caramel hue, and finished with a contrasting corduroy collar and oversized pockets.
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With roots to the British countryside, this cropped jacket is a modern take on the traditional barn jacket. With endless styling options, you can be as practical and playful as you like with this outwear choice.
Quickly selling out, style this transitional layer with your choice of jeans and retro trainers or, alternatively, suede loafers. You could also throw it over your favourite midi dresses when the weather is more agreeable, too.
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Christina Geggus is a Commercial Content Writer at Grazia. She covers fashion, beauty, homes and anything trending. When not writing, she can be found at her favourite Blaze gym class or on long walks with her loved ones with an overpriced coffee.