Nine fashionable jackets perfect for spring dressing

The spring jackets you need to know about, including the classics: leather and suede

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025 - 13:35

Annmarie O’Connor

My puffer coat is officially on furlough—and not a minute too soon. It’s time for something less, well, practical.

‘Easy and breezy’ is my spring outerwear affirmation. I figure if I say it enough, it may well manifest. Truth be told, I am aching to wear something lighter without obsessively cross-referencing the weather app on my phone.

Once the clocks go forward at month-end, we’re officially in the clear, which makes now the perfect time to share my fashion forecast.

Let’s start with the classics: leather and suede. Although, expensive and high-maintenance, high-street retailers like M&S offer faux iterations at affordable prices.

Boasting a soft handle and timeless cuts, consider these perfect partners with everyday wardrobe staples.

Prefer something trend-led? Zara’s peacock blue oversized suede barn jacket gives a more laidback vibe, especially with wide-leg or low-rise jeans while Essentiel Antwerp increases the volume on its ‘Hecks’ jacket (available in four colours) for a look that's demure yet not afraid to take up space.

Similarly, Scandi brands like Ganni and Stine Goya are reimagining the utilitarian bomber, with frill collars, sleeve zips and durable duchesse satin or opting for soft painterly prints.

Fancy some gloss? Arket’s hooded anorak and matching Bermuda shorts personify sports luxe when paired with fisherman sandals.

As for style solutions, Sinead Keary’s ‘The Aurora’ will transform a basic outfit into something basically amazing. Trust me.

Oh, let’s not forget the versatility of a Chanel-inspired tweed jacket (hello, Veronica Beard) which holds its own regardless of aesthetic.

I may not be able to predict the weather, but I can promise you a strong chance of looking fabulous.

Oversized ‘Hecks’ jacket with voluminous sleeves