Spring has almost sprung. We're calling it – it's time to start switching out our heavy puffer coats for the coming season's perfect transitional outerwear
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We're hurtling headfirst into that most confusing of sartorial times – early spring. The air still has a frosty bite but the sunshine is bumping up the temperatures. How do we navigate this with our day-to-day wardrobes?
The key is layering, layering, layering. And the key to layering is excellent staple pieces: like lightwear jackets that can slip on or off. Scroll on for our round-up of the season's best, from denim to leather, cropped to bouclé, and more.
Quilted jackets
The renaissance of the quilted jacket endures, and we're delighted to see more iterations appearing for the coming spring season. Our selection would be incomplete without a version from Burberry, and we give our stamp of approval to the classic corduroy-collared offerings from Prada and By Malene Birger.
Leather jackets
There's no going past a good leather jacket when as soon as the first rays of spring sunshine appear. From Cos' moto style to the fitted silhouette of Saks Potts' 'Pablo' design, these are jackets that will truly stand the test of time.
Cropped jackets
The key to any kind of wardrobe layering is proportions, and no proportion is more flattering and versatile than a cropped jacket. Be they pocketed, toggled, or button-down, consider this your spring outerwear staple.
Bomber jackets
Want a more casual take? The easy, slouchy silhouette of a bomber jacket should be your calling card. Shrug on Jeanerica's over jumpers and blouses alike, or opt for Entire Studios' hooded styles on rainy days.
Denim jackets
Spring is synonymous with a denim refresh – and a jacket is the best place to start. Anine Bing's longline 'Alden' silhouette offers a utilitarian feeling, while Rotate's washed-denim style taps the aforementioned power of cropped shapes.
Sporty attire
Relive your high school collegiate dreams with the spectrum of sportier spring jackets that have dropped this season. Feeling preppy? Tommy Hilfiger's varsity jacket is the one for you. More outdoorsy and equestrian? Take the suede Ralph Lauren route.
Bouclé jackets
Speaking of preppy, bouclé is here to stay. Elegant and tactile, this is the style that instantly elevates: simply slip on over a T-shirt and jeans for the perfect spring ensemble.
