My Favorite Spring Layering Jackets

SIZING NOTES: I’m 5’5″ and typically wear a small or medium in tops and dresses, a 29 or 30 in jeans and pants, and a size 8.5 shoe. I often fall between sizes these days, so fit notes matter.

This Quince linen jacket is a really nice option if you’re looking for something more classic. I love the flax color, but it also comes in a few other great neutrals.

Quince linen jacket (M) // Quince waffle tank (M) // PAIGE Mason (30) // Stella & Dot bracelet // Anthro necklace

It pairs beautifully with both white and blue denim. I’ve worn it with a light blue sweater tank and white jeans, a beige stripe tank with white jeans, and a brown tank with blue jeans. You could also wear it over a casual dress or pair it with the matching linen pants.

Fit note: This jacket runs a bit small, which I often find to be the case with Quince, so I went with the medium.

LEFT: Quince linen jacket (M) // Splendid tank (L) // PAIGE Mason (30) // Kaanas sandals (8) // EVEREVE belt (M/L) // RIGHT: Quince linen jacket (M) // similar tank // PAIGE Anessa Twisted (39) // TKEES flip flops (8)

Another linen jacket I’m loving this season is the Scout Soft Utility Jacket from EVEREVE. It has a shorter, boxy shape with tonal front button closures and oversized utility pockets, and it comes in several great colors. I went with the olive in a size medium.

Fit note: The small fit in this one, but it felt a little too short; the medium gives me a bit more flexibility with different outfit pairings.

EVEREVE Scout Soft Utility Jacket (M) // Madewell Zoe (8) // Splendid tank (L)

Short-sleeve jackets are trending this season, and I really like this option. I discovered the KUT from the Kloth Piper Short Sleeve Jacket at EVEREVE, and liked it so much I picked it up in both the Mushroom and blue denim.

I wore it over a navy tank with white jeans and some fun accessories to meet a friend for lunch while I was in Florida. I also styled it with that beige stripe tank and white jeans for a chic, monochromatic look.

Fit note: In this case, I was able to wear the small.

LEFT: KUT from the Kloth Piper (S) // Splendid tank (L) // PAIGE Mason (30) // Kaanas sandals (8) // EVEREVE belt (M/L) // Clare V. bag // RIGHT: KUT from the Kloth Piper (S) // LNA Park Sleek Tank (L) // PAIGE Mason (30) // Kaanas sandals (8) // EVEREVE belt (M/L) // fish necklace // Quince bag

Here’s how it looks in the mushroom color. It’s a really nice neutral beige that ties into the ecru denim trend for spring. I tried it on in the fitting room with a brown tank, white slim wide-leg ankle jeans, and a pair of beige perforated Mary Janes. I really like this outfit; it just needs a belt and some jewelry to complete the look.

KUT Piper in Mushroom (S) // Varley tank (S) // J.Crew slim wide leg jeans (29) // Dolce Vita Mikel Mary Janes (8.5)

Another layering jacket I’m really enjoying right now is the Jessa Utility Bomber from EVEREVE. It combines an airy linen-blend fabric with utility details and a bomber-style silhouette. I especially like how the dolman sleeves have a button tab, so you can cuff them and leave them in place. Also, the buttons are a really pretty hammered silver, which creates a nice bit of contrast.

Fit Tip: I was able to take a small in this jacket, as well.

FYI, the Madewell Remy Mary Janes I’m wearing here just went on sale! I love the black perforated leather pair with silver hardware, but I’m also eyeing the Dark Carob woven leather and the raffia version. I find these flats extremely comfortable, and they true to size. I wear the 8H (Madewell’s version of an 8.5).

EVEREVE Jessa (S) // Michael Stars Jinny (M) // Veronica Beard Leah (39) // Madewell Remy (8H) // pebble pendant // cuff bracelet c/o Marlyn Schiff

For a lighter jacket option, the Splendid Lounge Denim Jacket is super soft and comfortable. The drawstring waist adds some shape, and the extra pockets add a nice bit of detail. It has raglan sleeves, which soften a stronger shoulder line, and an easy, relaxed fit.

I love this Moonstone color, which is a soft ivory, and it also comes in two shades of blue denim. I styled it here with a simple white tee, blue jeans, and camel suede perforated slingbacks, plus a coordinating belt for a more elevated look.

Lounge Denim Jacket in Moonstone c/o Splendid (M) // AllSaints Anna (M) // FRAME Modern Pocket Wide Leg Jeans (30) // Dolce Vita Alenna (8.5) // Treasure & Bond belt (M) // Eden Suede Shoulder Bag c/o VESTIRSI

I’ve also worn it over a white tank with light pink barrel pants and light Mary Jane flats to bookend the look. Both of these soft color palettes feel especially nice for spring.

Fit tip: I take a medium in this jacket, so you may want to size up if in between.

Lounge Denim Jacket in Moonstone c/o Splendid (M) // Splendid tank (M) // Marni Barrel (30) // EVEREVE belt (M/L) // Steve Madden Lucia Mary Janes (8.5) // Anthro bangles // Stella & Dot necklace // Tom Ford sunnies

Finally, I’ve found a couple of nice updates to the classic denim trucker jacket this year. The KUT from the Kloth Genevieve has a shorter, boxy silhouette with a modern zip-front closure, and the slant pockets add a bit of edge. It’s made from super-stretchy denim for a flexible fit that moves with you throughout the day.

I styled it here over a pink top with white jeans and neutral wedge sandals, and it also works over casual dresses.

Fit tip: I went with a medium in this jacket, for a little extra layering room.

KUT from the Kloth Genevieve (M) // Sanctuary split neck tee (S) // KUT from the Kloth Kelsey (8) // FRANKIE4 Harris (8.5)

For a more oversized, trend-driven look, I love the Risen Pocket Detail Denim Jacket from Social Threads. I’ve been wearing it a ton lately because it’s so easy to throw over a casual dress or pair with a tank or tee and white jeans or non-denim pants, which makes it the perfect travel jacket.

Risen Pocket Detail Denim Jacket c/o Social Threads (M) // Faherty tank (S) // Ruti On The Loose Pants c/o (8) // On Cloud sneakers (9) / Quince suitcase & duffle

Fit tip: I ordered the medium, but I could probably wear a small. I don’t mind the extra room, though—the oversized look is kind of the point.

LEFT: Le Jean Utility Soft Barrel Jeans (30) // Dolce Vita Mikel Mary Janes (8.5) // RIGHT: Free People tank (L) // Athleta Brooklyn Cargo Pants (6) // On Cloud sneakers (9) // AWAY backpack // Quince suitcase

I’ve tried quite a few this season, but these are the layering jackets I keep coming back to. They’re easy, versatile, and work with just about everything.

If you’ve found a great one lately, I’d love to hear about it!

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