These Coats are Perfect for Changeable Spring Weather
These Coats are Perfect for Changeable Spring Weather
It can be hard to know how to dress for the spring. It's too hot for your puffer, too cool to go sans jacket—thus, the conundrum of spring weather. To be clear, we aren't complaining; the warmer weather and longer nights are well worth the months of enduring winter's worst. When it comes down to it, dressing for the spring all comes down to having one thing right. And this one thing is your coat.
A good spring coat comes in all sorts of styles. From classic denim jackets to tailored trenches to cropped bombers, the variety of silhouettes knows no bounds. Yet despite how different these coats are, there's still a commonality that ties them together. All spring coats are lightweight, versatile, and encompassing of the season's jubilation. They are transitional jackets, something you can throw over your dress or sweater when it's chilly, pairing well with those new shoes. You may not think you need one, but you are going to be thanking us in the coming weeks.
While the weather is hard to predict, you can always count on a spring coat to get you through it. We've got our 28 favorites so you can head into the new season in style.
1) Cole Haan Slick Wrap Coat
Cole Haan
bloomingdales.com
$280.00
This slick wrap coat is light enough so you won't overheat, while still keeping blustery winds at bay. The mid-length and dusty rose shade make this a contemporary classic that's ideal for this time of year.
2) Vegan Suede Stretch Belted Wrap Jacket
bernardofashions.com
$119.00
This belted wrap jacket oozes sophisticated style. Made of vegan suede, the texture of this jacket is buttery-soft. Easy to wear and perfect for dressing up as well as every day comfort.
3) Belted Wrap Wool Coat
lattelierstore.com
$23900.48
Created in a classic robe style, this coat has an easy unstructured, lightweight design, while the high-grade fabrics and visual elegance of the lapel and wrap front create a flattering look.
4) Tie Belt Coat
hm.com
$84.99
Sometimes a fresh white coat is what's needed, and this tie belt option from H&M is a perfect option. Combining the fabric functionality of a trench coat with the sartorial elegance of a wool coat, this is a lightweight game changer.
5) Double-Breasted Belted Floral Print Trench Coat
Karl Lagerfeld Paris
amazon.com
$80.74
What says spring more than a floral print trench coat? And this playful and fresh design is perfect for the changeable months of spring.
6) Oversize Cotton Trench Coat
Mango
mango.com
$149.99
An update on the timeless classic, this trench coat features a relaxed, draped fit, giving new drama and style to a trans-seasonal essential.
7) Featherweight Trench
bernardofashions.com
$76.00
This classic, double-breasted spring trench is made from 100 percent recycled nylon. Eco-friendly, and able to dress up or dress down. The new coral shade makes for a bold and eye-catching statement, making it the trench you need this spring.
8) Long Hooded Rain Jacket
SaphiRose
amazon.com
$52.99
This Amazon bestselling rain jacket offers protection from unexpected showers thanks to the adjustable hood, while also giving a modern nod to traditional British rainwear with the khaki tone and plaid-lined interior.
9) The Long Mac Coat
Everlane
everlane.com
$114.00
This mac offers all the length without the bulk. Billowing and easy to wear, the mac can easily be dressed up or down and is as functional as it is stylish.
10) Prisha Raincoat
Save The Duck
nordstrom.com
$188.00
Constructed in a recycled polyester, this sustainable style makes a statement with its messaging on the drawstrings. It's ready for the April showers, and the A-line shape is a simple cut that will keep your clothing (and you) nice and dry.
11) Women's Yellow Floral Rain Coat
Joules
amazon.com
$79.95
A burst of zingy-fresh yellow combined with pastel florals is a fun way to greet to season. Easily packed away in a tote, this is a great piece to have for commutes to and from work as well as weekends away.
12) Sienna Denim Jacket
Steve Madden
bloomingdales.com
$99.00
Maybe you need a new denim jacket, and this classic one from Steve Madden is a great option. The oversize sleeves give a slouchy, grungy silhouette to the jacket, an effortless carelessness.
13) Double-Breasted Trench Coat
hm.com
$64.99
If a cropped length is more your beat, then this double-breasted option could be your new favorite. And if this season-appropriate light green isn't you, it also comes in a pale khaki and classic black.
14) Lapel Coat
Allegra K
amazon.com
$80.99
A spring coat in the style of a blazer gives your outfit an easy sophistication. There's 19 different colors to choose from, if you want to load up on multiple hues. If not, we love this medium pink one.
15) Tilda Crop Denim Jacket
Topshop
nordstrom.com
$68.00
If there's ever a time to break out the denim jackets, it's the spring. This cropped one is a great option for wearing out on the town, with a midi dress and pair of combat boots to finish off the look.
16) MA-1 W Bomber
Alpha Industries
revolve.com
$190.00
Alpha Industries makes one of the OG bombers. Originally contracted in 1959 to the U.S. military, the company now has become known for its commercialized military-inspired clothing.
17) Flyweight Cavalry Jacket
Barbour
bloomingdales.com
$200.00
Barbour's iconic quilted jackets are going to keep you toasty in the most lightweight of ways. Insulated and lined, it's riddled with more warmth than imaginable.
18) City Classic Moto Jacket
Blanc Noir
https://www.neimanmarcus.com
$149.00
A moto jacket adds edge to your spring fit. With this off-white option, you can throw it over just about anything and it will do just that.
19) Mixed Media Shacket
BLANKNYC
bloomingdales.com
$188.00
Yes, one more denim jacket, but this one isn't like the others. The contrasting sleeves give off a retro vibe, heightened by the groovy flowered designs in a seemingly crocheted fashion.
20) Hit the Slopes Fleece Jacket
FP Movement
freepeople.com
$148.00
FP Movement is one of the best brands for everyday attire, offering quality in timeless styles. Coming in 12 shades, there's a fleece for everyone. Wear it to your workout and out to lunch after—it does it all.
21) Carina Oniyuri Wrap Jacket
AllSaints
nordstrom.com
$169.00
A wrap jacket gives you a light shell of protection from the weather, with flowy sleeves and an optional belt for cinching. The yellow camo print also feels very apt for the season.
22) Cropped Windbreaker Jacket
Year Of Ours
saksfifthavenue.com
$54.99
A windbreaker is an absolute necessity come the spring. It's a thin layer that increases your warmth substantially, with little to no effort. It's cropped and oversize, which somehow works.
23) Diamond Quilted Bomber Jacket
Levi's
macys.com
$100.00
Another bomber jacket, availabe in six different colors, that you can wear with just about anything. Try it with a pair of light-wash denims, a floral skirt, or even sweats on the weekends. It really does everything.
24) Sydnee Reversible Puffer Vest
Ugg
shopbop.com
$99.00
We had to throw a vest on this list, and this puffer one from Ugg does not disappoint. The reversible design gives you two vests for the price of one. Plus, the oversize puffer makes up for the lack of sleeves, especially when you have a simple long-sleeved top or sweater underneath.
25) Yvie Jacket
Reformation
Reformation
$198.00
The relaxed fit of this jacket gives a breezy feel to any outfit. The khaki is a neutral shade that pairs with anything, lending itself to many looks.
26) Cheyenne Zip Up Jacket
Rails
revolve.com
$179.00
The light gray and cream gives an elevated feel to the traditional plaid jacket. This one is office-appropriate, but you can also wear it out to dinner with some leather leggings and ankle booties.
27) Faux-Leather Jacket
Zara
zara.com
$59.90
A faux-leather jacket is a necessity when it comes to transition pieces. You can wear it with a sweater, a tank, over a dress; honestly, when it comes to this style, there's really not much you can't do with it.
28) Denim Shirt-Jacket
Madewell
madewell.com
$138.00
A shacket is one of the most quintessential spring styles, along with denim jackets and trench coats. This one from Madewell combines all three, bringing the ruggedness of denim and the oversize fit of a trench to the shacket style.
29) Tegan Teddy Bomber Jacket
ASTR The Label
saksfifthavenue.com
$79.00
The plush teddy bodice juxtaposed with the nylon sleeves adds texture and depth to any outfit. It's going to keep you warm, but not too warm, which is exactly what we look for come springtime.
30) Frankie Leopard Shearling-Lined Jacket
SER.O.YA
https://www.neimanmarcus.com
$167.00
Shearling has a place, even in the spring, if you know how to wear it. Like in this leopard-print jacket, in which the shearling insulates the coat without adding too much heft.
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These are the best transitional coats to wear for spring, including bombers, trench coats, denim jackets, and shackets from all our favorite brands.