6 Trending Spring Jackets Actually Tempting Me to Go Outside

Depending on which day you read this, there are currently around 17 days until spring officially starts, but we're already beginning to see its effects. Sure, it's still pretty cold out, but even the chilliest regions (where I live being one of them) are witnessing other signifiers that spring is indeed on the way; lighter and longer days.

While I ordinarily love the winter months—bundling up and heading out for a steaming hot chocolate is one of my favourite pastimes—this year I find myself willing springtime to come. And what better way to prepare for its arrival than by thinking ahead to all the spring jackets I'll get to wear.

Making the switch from coats to jackets feels transformative; there's something so hopeful about being able to step outside in shorter, generally thinner outerwear without the risk of freezing. And while we're still a little ways away from this being the case, it certainly can't hurt to start preparing for it.

Looking into which jackets are on the fashion agenda for spring, it's clear that six key styles are set to dominate the season ahead. From the update on the puffer that you can start wearing now, to the overhauled blazer that's sticking around, keep scrolling to see and shop the best spring jacket trends of 2021.

1. LONGLINE SHACKET

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2. CROPPED JACKET

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3. RETRO SHEARLING

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4. BELTED UTILITY 

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5. PASTEL PUFFER

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6. LEATHER BLAZER

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This post was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

Next Up, Spring/Summer 2021 Trends: The Most Important Fashion Looks You Need to Know

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.