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While I’ve been waiting for spring weather to arrive for months, I’ve come to a serious dilemma: I have no idea how to properly dress myself when it’s super chilly in the morning yet bright and sunny by the afternoon. I’m either shivering at the start of the day or sweating by lunchtime. Things don’t have to be so difficult, though, especially when you invest in transitional pieces — and a light jacket should be at the top of your shopping list.
Airy, in-between outerwear will keep you comfortable no matter what the weather is doing outside. For those who want to stay on top of the trends, I’ve pulled together four transitional spring jacket styles that are worth adding to your rotation. Are you walking down the runway or simply heading to the office? No one will be able to tell the difference when you wear one of these jacket trends, below.
4 Transitional Spring Jacket Trends to Shop Now
Updated Trenches
A classic trench coat will always be a spring staple, but 2025 has brought on a trench renaissance of sorts, complete with shorter lengths, fresh fabrics and bright colors.
1. Cropped Cutie: Your standard long trench coat may be sleek, but this cropped, bestselling style will add an effortless cool-girl flair to any look.
2. Color Pop: Brighten up your springtime wardrobe and channel the blooming plants with this army green option with thousands of ratings. This hue is still considered a neutral and will mesh beautifully with jeans, slacks, skirts and more.
3. Super Chic: A black leather trench is one of the most fashionable things you could have in your closet this year. Snag this belted, knee-length style from Michael Kors at a discounted price — but only for a limited time.
4. The Quintessential Pick: If you want a silhouette and style that will stand the test of time, don’t be afraid to invest in London Fog’s Trench Double Breasted Trench Coat. It’s item you’ll still reach for decades from now.
Classic Tweed
Tweed is ideal for the transitional spring weather. Not only does it provide the right amount of warmth, but the fabric looks incredibly elegant, making it a great pick for just about any occasion.
5. You Mean Business: Blazers are cool, but a tweed blazer? The definition of fashion. When you step into the office wearing this expensive-looking pick, you’ll own the meeting and look fabulous while doing it.
6. Sporty Gal: You probably wouldn’t use the word “sporty” to describe anything tweed. . . until you lay your eyes on this unique design that features a refined tweed fabric on a short-sleeved bomber silhouette. It’s the fusion you never knew you needed until now.
7. More Ways to Wear: Because this Steve Madden design doesn’t have a collar, it gives the jacket a more casual vibe. You could even wear it on its own as a shirt!
8. Fresh Hue: Who says tweed only comes in neutral or pastel colors? The unexpected shade of this teal Mango tweed jacket will turn heads and boost your confidence.
Quilted Comfort
This isn’t your grandmother’s comforter — it’s a trendy transitional coat. Floral and paisley patterns are reimagined into spunky coats for an unexpected, fashion-forward layering moment.
9. Spring has Sprung: The pretty pattern on this floral bomber will spark joy the moment you put it on. It’s impossible to feel sad when you’re wearing a bright yellow hue!
10. Garden Party Ready: We love a good theme, and if you’re heading to a shindig in a garden, you’ll fit right in with this lightweight quilted layer. We love the oversized pockets that allow you to keep the purse at home.
11. Notable Neutral: If the loud patterns remind you too much of your childhood bedspread, you can still enjoy the quilted coat trend courtesy of this ivory pick from Mango that’s currently 30% off. The artistic stitching shines without being so in-your-face.
12. Options, Options: You know what’s better than one quilted jacket? Two! This Lucky Brand design is reversible, so you get more for your money. Now the difficult decision will be choosing whether to don the pink or the cream side. Grab it while it’s up to 50% off.
Pretty Peplums
Peplum tops took over fashion in the late 2000s, but they’re making a comeback in outerwear designs. The flirty, cinched silhouette automatically gives the illusion of an hourglass figure, which we’re totally obsessed with.
13. Feminine Flair: Add a little finesse to your work ‘fits with a posh blazer from Elleven. Between the dainty peplum, herringbone pattern and angular collar, you’ll feel like the most stylish person in the office building.
14. Softened Edge: Leather feels inherently edgier than other fabrics, but when you add a peplum to the mix — like Kedera did with this design — it becomes softer and fancier.
15. Cinched! Look and feel like a supermodel in Mango’s on-sale Peplum Jacket, which beautifully enhances your curves the moment you slip it on.
16. Cool and Casual: You might think that peplums should be saved for dressier occasions, but this Wit & Wisdom jean peplum jacket proves that they can be nonchalant too.
