Warmer weather is just around the corner, meaning it’s officially time to refresh your transitional wardrobe with the biggest spring jacket looks of 2026. In keeping with the season’s growing fashion trends, the outerwear of the moment falls into a few main categories: thoughtful minimalism (like funnel-neck silhouettes), ’80s prep (à la oversized blazers), and elevated sportswear (including nylon shells). It’s all highly functional for the rainy, blustery weather ahead—but that’s not to say it can’t be wildly chic too. Get a jump on your dream spring wardrobe with our edit of spring’s major jacket trends, below.
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1. Funnel necks
Minimalism is nothing new, but it’s entering a new era: The look is now defined by sculptural, personality-driven pieces that aren’t afraid to turn heads. Perhaps the easiest way to buy in is with a funnel-neck jacket, a silhouette that’s at once sporty and sophisticated. Labels like Altuzarra, Alaïa, Victoria Beckham, and Kallmeyer, which showed the trend on their spring runways, agree: This is a fresh, simple take that looks good on everyone. Pair your pick with easygoing trousers and pumps to dress it up, or go with track pants and slim sneakers for a more casual look.
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2. Sporty nylon shells
Brands such as Loewe, Tory Burch, and LII are mining vintage athleisure for inspiration this season—and we’re not mad about it. The humble windbreaker has been reimagined for 2026 as a fashion statement, and the key is styling: Paired with a button-down shirt and a pencil skirt, for example, it becomes a playful touch that shows you don’t take yourself too seriously. Plus, with plenty of rainy weather on the horizon, we’ll take any chance we can get to look good while also repelling wind and water.
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After a few seasons out of the spotlight, oversized blazers are officially back, this time with a distinct ’80s flavor. Celine showed yuppie-friendly double-breasted jackets with gold buttons. Chloé went with bold shoulder pads and beachy pastels. Calvin Klein Collection, for its part, employed broad shoulders and extra-long cuts. The picks below capture the same energy and happen to look great with matching slacks or cigarette jeans.
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4. Cinched waists
Everywhere you look right now, you’ll notice one simple yet impactful design detail: the drawstring waist. Perhaps inspired by spring’s nipped-in silhouettes at Prada and Mugler, everyone from Aritzia to Zara has a take this season—and none of them will run you more than $400. (Better yet, many of them also feature spring’s other big jacket trends, including funnel necks and techy nylon.) We suggest you get creative with your styling: Try black wide-leg pants and bright sneakers or a voluminous dress and oversized aviators.
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5. Cropped layers
If you’re horrified by the return of low-rise denim, we’ve got good news: Our jackets’ hemlines are rising, meaning your mom jeans will remain relevant. Dior, Chanel, The Attico, and Khaite all presented super-cropped outerwear on their spring catwalks. And luckily, you don’t need to shell out thousands to get the same look. Tons of our favorite brands are going all-in on crops for the season ahead, starting at just $60 a pop.
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6. Cloudy-day gray
While there are plenty of sunny days ahead, we’ll also face plenty of April showers this season. Match your wardrobe to the weather with one of spring’s biggest and most unexpected color trends: gray. Giorgio Armani, Bottega Veneta, and Stella McCartney are just a few of the labels that went big on the subdued shade; follow their lead with an understated suede jacket, fitted blazer, or lightweight wool coat in the same scheme.
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7. Oversized trenches
Yes, trench coats, with their just-right coverage, were practically made for spring, and they resurface every year. But you have to admit that they were absolutely everywhere in the spring shows: Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Toteme, Givenchy, you name it. The flavor was overwhelmingly oversized, proving that few things look as luxurious as swimming around in a gigantic khaki coat. Pull on a sharp pair of boots or some low-key ballet flats and let these picks become your entire outfit.
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8. Military details
The fashion world loves to look backwards for a reference. At edgy labels like Alexander McQueen, Vaquera, Ann Demeulemeester, and Enfants Riches Déprimés, the military jacket—an early aughts indie sleaze staple—is back by way of details like metallic buttons, shoulder epaulettes, and extra pockets. And with the green jacket—an army-inspired layer every millennial knows—also staging a comeback, the combat-tinged pieces below are looking more and more like great investments for the year ahead.
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