On those scorching humid summer days that often reach nearly a hundred degrees, it can be easy to forget about the breezy night that's to come. Summer doesn't mean no outerwear—it just means different outerwear. It means lightweight materials, neutral tones, and pops of color that go a long way. It means jackets that you won't just want to wear when necessary but reach for regularly because they make an outfit.
All year long, we have our eyes glued to runways and spend time considering which silhouettes might actually stick. Lately, I have contrasts and the wrong jacket theory on my mind. There's something about the summer and the heat that has us experimenting with fashion more than we do in any other season. I want to see windbreakers paired with dressed up night out looks, blazers with the most casual outfit imaginable, and white jackets playing off all-black summer outfits.
Ahead, the jacket trends we’re leaning on this season.
Windbreakers
Marechal Aurore/ABACA / ShutterstockFrom the runways of Miu Miu, Saint Laurent, and Loewe, to the dressed up stylings by it girls like Hailey Bieber and Charli XCX, the windbreaker is back in full force. But what might have once been considered a sporty, one-dimensional piece has proven to come with a multitude of styling options and possible pairings—we might even argue that the more it contrasts the aesthetic of the rest of your look, the better.
White Trench Coats
Diggzy / BACKGRIDTeam Coveteur is composed of a group of trench coat connoisseurs. From leather trench coats in the winter to cropped trench coats in the spring, we're committed to figuring out how to incorporate the timeless style into our rotations year-round. Then, we spotted Kaia Gerber in a white trench coat and knew this would be the trench coat of the summer.
Cropped Power Blazers
Ouzounova / SplashNews.comAs a breathable and upgraded take on the classic blazer, cropped blazers are having their moment this season, as seen on the runways of Chanel, Dries Van Noten, and more. Consider this style your go-to on breezy summer evenings where you need everyone to know that you mean business.
Sheer Jackets
Fendi SS26 // LaunchmetricsLet's face it: in most parts of the world, summer is scorching hot. Come evening, that heat might break just a bit and a tiny breeze might kick in. On those days, extremely lightweight, sheer, organza jackets are your best friend.
