We Found The Best Overshirts to See You Through Spring and Summer So You Don't Have To
With cold weather still lingering but definitely on its way out as sunny days are close, our wardrobe begins its annual evolution for the spring/summer. The time's not quite come to deploy flip-flops and swimshorts though, so we're searching for that perfect midground. And a great solution is an overshirt.
Somewhere between shirt and jacket, the overshirt acts as a warm top layer when the sun drops behind the clouds, but it won’t burden you when it’s not worn. It will also provide tons of layering opportunities to match any cardigans, oversized shirts, or to have under weather-proof jackets.
We’re on a mission to upgrade your transitional looks, so we’ve put together the best of the best top layers. Pieces from Jacquemus or Maison Margiela weigh in at the luxury end of the spectrum, while more affordable pieces from Carrer and more show that you needn't drop four figures for a viable overshirt.
Keep scrolling to discover and shop the best overshirts for spring.
Maison Margiela Long-Sleeve Button-Down Shirt Camel
This Maison Margiela overshirt is the kind of overshirt that won't just sit in your wardrobe but will truly own it all spring long. The oversized cut, the perfectly washed-out beige, and that drapey, almost nonchalant fit is effortless in the way only the best pieces are. Think workwear, but make it luxury; think minimal, but make it bold.
Carrer Heavy Twill Overshirt Antique Brown
Brown is already the sleeper hit of the menswear color wheel, but this overshirt, courtesy of Spanish brand Carrer takes it up a notch. The structured canvas build gives it a rugged edge, while the navy contrast pocket subtly signals that you know exactly what you're doing. It’s workwear reimagined for those who appreciate details, tough but tailored, simple but striking.
Diesel S-Hamme Jacket Butternut
This Diesel overshirt is a grunge masterpiece re-engineered for the modern wardrobe. The muted plaid, the oversized drape, the perfectly faded, lived-in texture. This piece feels like it’s been through a thousand late nights and still looks better than anything fresh off the rack. It’s giving ‘90s counterculture but with a refined, almost cinematic edge. Wear it slouched over a hoodie for that effortless, “I just threw this on” energy, or button it up and let the texture do all the talking.
Axel Arigato Rowe Canvas Overshirt
Axel Arigato is all about Scandinavian quiet luxury with an edge, and the Rowe Canvas Overshirt nails that formula. The muted gray tone lets you style it up or down, making it one of those wardrobe staples that just gets better with age. This is the kind of piece you throw on without thinking, yet somehow, it always makes you look effortlessly put together.
Jacquemus Baker Denim Overshirt
The Baker Denim Overshirt is what happens when workwear meets the French Riviera, blending soft-washed denim with the designer’s signature oversized silhouette.
Bottega Veneta Oversized Cotton Overshirt
Bottega Veneta doesn’t do basic, and this oversized cotton overshirt is a prime example. The clean ivory hue, exaggerated fit, and premium cotton fabric all scream quiet confidence. It’s crisp yet relaxed, minimal yet statement-making. The perfect balance of everything Bottega Veneta does best.
Moncler Bane Reversible Down Jacket
Moncler is a master of outerwear, and the Bane Reversible Down Jacket proves why. It’s equal parts lightweight and insulated, making it the perfect layering piece when the weather plays mind games. It’s subtle enough to blend in yet packed with enough Moncler DNA to stand out.
Burberry Reversible Thermoregulated Overshirt
Burberry keeps proving that technical wear doesn’t have to be boring in spring. This reversible, thermoregulated overshirt is designed for those who move between seasons and cities without breaking stride. One side delivers classic Burberry polish, the other leans into modern utility. This overshirt is lightweight, adaptable, and ridiculously easy to throw over anything.
Loro Piana Suede Overshirt
Loro Piana simply doesn’t miss when it comes to premium fabrics, and this suede overshirt is the definition of understated opulence the brand is famous for. Crafted from the softest suede imaginable, it drapes like a dream and feels like luxury incarnate. The neutral tan shade keeps it versatile, making it equally at home over a T-shirt or a cashmere knit. This isn’t fast fashion. It’s the kind of piece you invest in and wear forever.
Rick Owens Cotton Flannel Overshirt
This checked cotton-flannel overshirt takes lumberjack energy and injects it with signature Rick-level dystopian edge. The webbing trim and oversized fit scream post-apocalyptic uniform, yet somehow, it still looks polished.. Whether layered over a tank or worn solo, it delivers Owens’ signature brutalism in wearable form. If you ever thought a flannel couldn’t look avant-garde, Rick just proved you wrong.
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