At the risk of sounding too optimistic, the time has finally come for us to shed our bulky winter coats in favour of lighter layers – which is where the Spring Jacket enters the room.
Whether you’re looking for a cover-up to wear over a cute spring dress, or in need of something to pair with your fave leggings, a great spring jacket will always be a transitional wardrobe winner.
We’re talking chic blazers, cool-girl bomber jackets, edgy biker jackets and everything in between. The world is literally your oyster when it comes to finding your go-to cover-up
There are a few spring jackets that will always be on-trend – yes we mean that trench which comes out year after year. Then there are the styles that have come into the scene this season, like the lady-like boxy jacket, which has become a firm favourite with anyone channelling this year’s quiet luxury trend.
SHOP: The best spring jackets at a glance Best jacket under £20: HM Shoulder-Pad Bomber Jacket, £18.99
Best black blazer: River Island Black Rolled Sleeve Blazer, £70
Best celebrity-approved jacket: Michelle Keegan X Very.co.uk Longline Oversized PU Jacket, £25
Honestly, with so many styles available right now, shopping for the perfect cover-up for your wardrobe can feel a little overwhelming.
Luckily, we’ve done the hard work and found the best spring jackets for every celeb-approved trend, so all you need to do is decide what to wear them with.
SHOP: The best spring jackets out right now The Blazer For a classic style that will work for almost any occasion, look no further than the humble blazer.
And right now, there’s been a huge surge in oversized blazers, which are being sported by the likes Rochelle Humes. Why? Well because these larger-than-life tailored styles will instantly elevate even the most basic outfit. So next time you need to jazz up your jeans and tee combo, try popping on one of these oversized blazers for some serious fash points.
Remember: a blazer is a year-round wardrobe staple, so we recommend investing in a tailored cut and luxe-feeling fabrics like cotton, linen and viscose. This way you’ll be able to make sure your jacket will last for years to come.
1. New Look Navy Pinstripe Blazer
Best striped blazer
New Look Navy Pinstripe BlazerNew LookPrice:49.99New Look
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Look like you mean business in this pinstriped number. The subtle yet chic print will instantly create the illusion of a longer, leaner body whilst making you look like you’ve just stepped straight off the catwalk. Plus there’s a matching waistcoat and trousers if you fancy nailing this season’s 3-piece-suit trend.
2. River Island Black Rolled Sleeve Blazer
Best black blazer
River Island Black Rolled Sleeve BlazerRiver IslandPrice:70River Island
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Yes, we know the price point on this style feels a little steep but trust us it is worth every single penny. The tux-style cut will make even the most basic outfit look more expensive - like you’re channelling that ‘cool girl in her boyfriend’s jacket’ vibe.
3. HM Double-Breasted Blazer
Best colourful blazer
HM Double-Breasted BlazerHMPrice:32.99HM
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Fancy making a style statement? Red is one of THE colours to be seen in this spring, and what could be easier than popping on a bold red blazer? Best of all, you’ll be able to wear it over a sequin frock once party season rolls back around.
4. MS Collection Linen Blend Relaxed Single Breasted Blazer
Best linen blazer
MS Collection Linen Blend Relaxed Single Breasted BlazerHMPrice:59MS
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An elegant linen blazer is a Spring AND Summer essential, and this simple style features 52% linen – which is incredible considering the price. Pair it over a floral frock, jeans or even a slip skirt for an outfit that screams quiet luxury.
Ladylike jackets 5. HM Textured-Weave Jacket
Best Designer Inspired
HM Textured-Weave JacketHMPrice:59.99HM
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If you’ve been lusting over a Chanel jacket, then this multicoloured wonder is the one for you. Pearl detail buttons make the perfect finishing touch on this ‘could be designer’ buy.
6. Mango Pocket Tweed Jacket
Best investment jacket
Mango Pocket Tweed JacketPrice:79.99Mango
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Mango have once again nailed the quiet luxury trend with this classic cream style. Everything from the frayed edges to the exquisite gold buttons and pocket detailing is just pure perfection. Simply wear with skinny jeans (yes we said it) for the chicest outfit ever.
7. Reserved Short Jacket With Pockets
Best celeb-style dupe
Reserved Short Jacket With PocketsPrice:39.99Reserved
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Sometimes you just can’t go wrong with a simple black jacket like Olivia Attwoods, and that’s where this bad boy comes into play. Best of all, it comes in as less than £40, which is an absolute bargain compared to those high-end versions.
8. Stradivarius Cropped Texture Blazer With Buttons
Best colour-pop jacket
Stradivarius Cropped Texture Blazer With ButtonsPrice:45.99Stradivarius
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This grassy green buy is perfect for sprucing up your tonal looks. Just imagine how incredible it will look over a white fit and flare dress come tennis season, or even over a sage green occasion dress for an upcoming wedding.
Bomber jackets The casual jacket of choice this season has got to be the bomber jacket.
Don’t worry, we don’t mean those multicoloured, mesh jackets we all sported back in the nineties (phew). This time around, bomber jackets have stepped either game up, with elevated tailored styles like Rachel Stevens’ taking the lead.
Win first prize in the fashion steaks by opting for a neutral tone, which will work pretty much everything in your weekend wardrobe. race you to the check out…ready, set go!
9. Stradivarius Tailored Bomber Jacket In Khaki
Best luxe-looking bomber jacket
Stradivarius Tailored Bomber Jacket In KhakiPrice:59.99Asos
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Fancy looking like you’ve spent a fortune on your jacket, when in actual fact you haven’t? Then this sage green number is the one for you.
10. New Look Stone Bomber Jacket
Best linen bomber jacket
New Look Stone Bomber JacketPrice:42.99New Look
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Linen season is just around the corner and this lush, lightweight buy will be perfect for teaming with jeggings or a city shorts.
11. HM Shoulder-Pad Bomber Jacket
Best jacket under £20
HM Shoulder-Pad Bomber JacketPrice:20HM
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There’s not need to break the bank just to look stylish thanks to HM’s pure-friendly option. Just be sure to grab it quick, as it is bound to sell out.
12. River Island Red Tailored Crop Bomber Jacket
Best colourful bomber jacket
River Island Red Tailored Crop Bomber JacketPrice:40River Island
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Brighten up your daytime outfit with this ruby red find. The matte finish on the buttons are the ultimate luxe-looking finishing touch for that oh-so-chic vibe.
Floral jackets Fancy channelling those high Summer vibes? Of course you do, and we’ve found just the jacket for it.
Boho style floral jackets are slowly creeping their way up the style charts - and trust us when we say they’ll become your go-to throughout the next six months.
Try teaming yours over a pair of white jeans like Amanda Holden or pop it on over a floaty smock dress for an effortless outfit that will work all season long.
13. Reserved Patterned Jacket
Best monochrome jacket
Reserved Patterned Jacket Price:45.99Reserved
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This magical monochrome number is perfect for anyone who likes to wear colourful outfits. Why? Because black and white go with pretty much every other colour.
14. River Island Plus Pink Quilted Floral Jacket
Best curve-size jacket
River Island Plus Pink Quilted Floral JacketPrice:65River Island
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Available in up to size 26, River Island’s latest offering is the perfect mix of vintage-inspired prints with a modern fit. We’ll be wearing ours with denim shorts come festival season.
15. George Floral Quilted Patchwork Cropped Jacket
Best bargain jacket
George Floral Quilted Patchwork Cropped JacketPrice:28George at ASDA
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Don’t want to spend too much on your new season jacket? We’ve got you sorted with this supermarket star buy. Run quick, because this beauty is bound to sell out quickly - well meet you at the checkout.
16. Vero Moda Reversible Jacket in Dark Denim
Best reversible jacket
Vero Moda Reversible Jacket in Dark DenimPrice:58Very.co.uk
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Why take one jacket when you can have two? Not only does this denim cover-up tick two trend boxes at once, but it is reversible too – talk about great value for money.
Classic but cropped jackets 17. V by Very Cropped Trench
Best cropped trench coat
V by Very Cropped TrenchPrice:50Very.co.uk
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Keep things classic with this cute cropped trench – it will look stunning when worn with wide leg trousers, a linen shirt and a pair of trainers.
18. Vila Satin Cropped Blazer Co-Ord In Poppy Red Floral
Best occasion jacket
Vila Satin Cropped Blazer Co-Ord In Poppy Red FloralPrice:62Asos
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Want to dress up a plain silky dress for a special occasion? This cute floral cover up is perfect for instantly dressing up even the most simple dress - just add heels and a clutch and youre good to go.
19. Boohoo Crop Belted Trench Coat
Best bargain spring jacket
Boohoo Crop Belted Trench CoatPrice:38Boohoo
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Not only is this purse-friendly buy seriously on-trend, but it will go with just about every outfit in your wardrobe. We’re talking joggers, jeans, dresses and even tailored trousers - so you can definitely say youre getting great value for money.
20. River Island Petite Beige Double Breasted Cropped Blazer
Best petite cropped jacket
River Island Petite Beige Double Breasted Cropped BlazerPrice:65River Island
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When it comes to wearing a cropped spring jacket, it is vital that anyone under 5”4 opts for a petite fit. This way you can make sure you investment buy - like this blazer - sits in the right place for your body.
Denim Now when we talk about spring jackets, we must give a notable mention to the style that has seen us through season after season. Of course, we are talking about the classic denim jacket.
This staple spring jacket got a bit of a bad rep back in the day, but now it has become the fash-pack’s go to for quickly elevating any daytime outfit.
Like your blazer, we recommend going for an oversized fit as this will instantly give your outfit a cool-girl edge – and yes, you can even rock the double denim trend by wearing with your jeans for the school run.
21. Peacocks Women’s Mid Blue Wash Denim Jacket
Best Celeb-approved denim jacket
Peacocks Women’s Mid Blue Wash Denim JacketPrice:30Peacocks
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Louise Redknapp often goes under the radar, but her range for Peacocks ticks all of the boxes on our shopping list. This classic denim jacket is perfect for popping on over a sundress – we simply can’t get enough.
22. HM Tie-belt Denim Jacket
Best belted jacket
HM Tie-belt Denim JacketPrice:37.99HM
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If you like to show off your curves then you’ll love this belted denim jacket. The longline fit is also great for wearing over leggings and will create the illusion of an elongated torso. We love.
23. MS Collection Pure Cotton Denim Quilted Shacket
Best quilted jacket
MS Collection Pure Cotton Denim Quilted ShacketPrice:45Marks Spencer
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Fancy giving your denim jacket a new spin? MS have got you covered (literally) with this cute quilted beauty. Plus it is made with 100% cotton so it will keep your temperature regulated throughout the season.
24. PLT Plus Light Blue Washed Denim Blazer
Best denim blazer
PLT Plus Light Blue Washed Denim BlazerPrice:50Prettylittlething.com
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Score a style win by combining two major spring jacket trends in one go with this stunning denim blazer. Ideal for those dressy-yet-casual situations.
Biker Jacket The time has come to rock out in a cool-girl biker jacket. This cult classic style has been lying low since the noughties, but it is officially back on top thanks to the current Y2K fashion revival.
When it comes to shopping for the perfect biker jacket for spring, you have several options. You can invest in a real-leather version, which will usually set you back over £100, but we’d recommend in opting for a purse-friendly style made from soft PU which could pass for the real deal. If you’re feeling a little adventurous then look out for denim or linen textures which will be ideal come heatwave season.
Style with a bodycon dress like Dani Dyer, with jeans or even pop it on with a floral frock and ankle boots for a boho outfit that Kate Moss would be proud of.
25. Michelle Keegan X Very.co.uk Longline Oversized PU Jacket
Best celebrity-approved jacket
Michelle Keegan X Very.co.uk Longline Oversized PU JacketPrice:25 (was £45)Very,co.uk
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Stop the press, not only have we found a celeb-approved spring jacket, but it is also on sale. What more could you ask for?
26. New Look Blue Denim Biker Jacket
Best denim biker jacket
New Look Blue Denim Biker JacketPrice:44.99New Look
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Tick off two of the best spring jacket trends with one go thanks to this denim number. Try teaming with jeans for a double denim ensemble of dreams, or over a white dress for a cute daytime look – the outfit possibilities are endless.
27. Quiz Stone Oversized Biker Jacket
Best oversized biker jacket
Quiz Stone Oversized Biker JacketPrice:59.99Quiz
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For a spring jacket that looks seriously expensive and oh-so-chic then look no further than this bad boy from Quiz. The oversized fit will instantly elevate your school-run uniform.
28. Boohoo Vintage Look Faux Leather Biker Jacket
Best vintage look jacket
Boohoo Vintage Look Faux Leather Biker JacketPrice:50Boohoo
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In our humble opinion, biker jackets look most expensive when they feature a worn-in, vintage style texture. This brown beauty will look incredible when worn over a floral frock – trust us.
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