Some people say that goodbye to winter is goodbye to 'real dressing'. And they'd be forgiven for thinking so. With warmer weather comes a lighter wardrobe, and that means far less opportunity to layer and combine your clothes. However, we'd argue that the transitional period is the best of both worlds, and best of all, fertile ground for lightweight jackets.
To avoid sweating through your heavier coats now that going outside is back on the cards, we've rounded up a list of the best transitional jackets for men to shop in 2021. And there's no down padding in sight.
The functionality of lightweight jackets not only makes them a staple of any well-rounded wardrobe, but it also makes them ideal for layering. Now a foundational element of the world’s fashion circuit, these lightweight staples promise to look great anywhere, anyhow.
Shop some of our favorite lightweight jackets below.
Stone Island Stretch-Shell Jacket
Stretch-Shell Jacket
Stone Island
While you could argue that Stone Island’s affinity with innovative materials makes it a winner all year round, we think it really comes into its own during the transitional period. This lightweight shell jacket is thin enough to present great layering possibilities and the shell is completely weather-resistant.
Moncler Carion Orange Shell Jacket
Carion Orange Shell Jacket
Moncler
Away from all of the wet-look padding and Genius collections, Moncler coats are truly functional pieces and the Carion Jacket is evidence. Resplendent in orange, the shell jacket features two large patch pockets to the chest, slant pockets to the waist, and adjustable pulls to the hood and waist for a customizable fit.
C.P. Company Overshirt
Overshirt
C.P. Company
In line with the changing weather, it’s now possible to switch up the silhouettes of the jackets you’re sporting. C.P. Company shows that a shirt jacket is one of the more versatile new possibilities with this minimal, technical wonder featuring a contrasting zip and lens logo to the arm.
Palm Angels Monogram Denim Jacket
Monogram Denim Jacket
Palm Angels
How we’ve missed the denim jacket. Luckily for us all, the denim jacket is back on the menu and this Palm Angels number celebrates that in a big way. An all-over monogram print details the classic indigo construction for a hard-wearing top layer or a highlight mid-layer.
GAP Coach Jacket
Coach Jacket
GAP
Some styles stick around season after season and the coach jacket is one of them. This minimal take on the versatile transitional jacket from GAP is ideal for layering thanks to its easily styled natural tone and lack of details.
Kapital 12oz Denim CACTUS Coverall
12oz Denim CACTUS Coverall
Kapital
If you, like us, are obsessed with materials, then Kapital is surely already a large, unmovable blip on your radar. This workwear-inspired denim coverall features contrast topstitching that outlines the traditionally relaxed silhouette of the piece. 12oz Japanese denim forms the irresistible foundation that promises to keep this transitional jacket returning year after year.
Burberry Embroidered B Motif Check Harrington Jacket
Embroidered B Motif Check Harrington Jacket
Burberry
Burberry's Harrington Jacket offers the premium quality construction, detailing, and materials that we've come to expect from the British house. Covered in the label's signature check motif, this jacket features embroidered detailing to the reverse and chest to finish an understated, subtle piece.
Arc'teryx Incendo SL Jacket
Incendo SL Jacket
Arc'teryx
The beauty of Arc'teryx is that its techy style positions it perfectly for both performance and everyday wear. While the Incendo SL Jacket is well suited as protection during workouts, it's pretty easy on the eye, too, meaning you're set to style it with your off-duty wardrobe as well.
Needles Penny Jean Jacket
Penny Jean Jacket
Needles
Needles comes with the type of lighweight jacket that really gets us excited for the changing seasons. This immaculately cut piece boasts a range of topstitched pockets and a satisfyingly boxy shape with enough space for a few layers underneath.
Nike ACG Tuff Nuggets Rain Jacket
ACG Tuff Nuggets Rain Jacket
Nike
The temperature may well be rising, but the rain usually sticks around for a while longer. We’re looking to Nike ACG to walk us through the showers with the Tuff Nuggets Rain Jacket. A super-lightweight waterproof is a serious ally during the transitional period as you can easily pack it away when it’s not needed.
BODE Oatmeal Plaid Jacket
Oatmeal Plaid Jacket
BODE
Brighter, drier days mean that you needn’t worry about ruining a masterpiece jacket. BODE’s flawless new collection features several jackets which fall under that category, one bing this Oatmeal Plaid number. As far as transitional jackets go, this is near enough the pinnacle: understated, masterfully tailored, and good fun, too.
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