11 Summer Jackets You Can Rock This Year

Just because it’s summertime doesn’t mean you can forget about adding jackets to your wardrobe. Depending on where you live you might be able to get away without ever needing one but they’re definitely good just to have. From an unexpectedly cooler day, a rainy day or those cold summer nights you’ll want to make sure that you’re always prepared.

Below is a list of jackets perfect for the hottest season. They are designed to be lighter than winter or even fall jackets but will still provide you with protection from the weather.

1. Windbreaker

Windbreakers aren’t just for windy or rainy days. With new colors and cuter cuts, windbreakers have become a stylish addition to any outfit. You don’t have to buy one that’s super expensive from a sporting goods store either, most smaller boutiques have some form of this jacket. They’ll keep you cute and protected from the rain.

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2. Army Green

Although an army green jacket might seem perfect for fall that doesn’t mean it can’t translate to summer. A rich olive green jacket will compliment any basic outfit of a t-shirt and cut off shorts as well as making a flowy sundress edgy.

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3. Bohemian

This jacket is perfect if your style is more bohemian and you’re wanting a jacket that will add to an outfit rather than take away from it. You can style a beautifully embroidered thin jacket with a tank top and shorts, like below, or put it over an elaborate bohemian dress. This is a very versatile piece because it will compliment many different outfits. It can be difficult to find jackets that go well with dresses that don’t make you look like you’re wearing a boring sweater, this one is perfect to keep you stylish.

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4. Pastel

Summertime is a perfect excuse to wear pastel colors that you may naturally want to stray from. If you don’t want to look like you’re celebrating Easter all summer opt for a denim jacket in a pastel color. The shade of yellow is soft and feminine but the actual fabric toughens it up a bit. The jacket will become your go-to casual jacket. It’s also thick enough to protect you from summer weather.

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5. White

Although fashion rules are meant to be broken, summer is the time to wear white before you’re allegedly not allowed to wear it anymore. If that is the case definitely take advantage of this fashion rule by wearing as much as white as possible, including a beautiful, crisp white jacket. This color jacket isn’t limited to just trying to look formal either, you can dress down a white jacket by wearing it over an all black ensemble like the photo below. It will help you look very minimalist.

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6. Cropped

A cropped jacket is a must if you’re addicted to crop tops. Rather than wearing a jacket that covers you up you can instead get the benefit of a jacket without losing the sexiness of your cut shirt.

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7. Camouflage

Camouflage may seem a little too rustic but a lighter shade of greens will help it seem a it more feminine. This is a great jacket if you want something you can wear all summer long without worrying if it’ll get too dirty.

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9. Light Weight

This is a great jacket to dress up looks and it’s lightweight enough so that way dressier clothes won’t feel weighted down. The cut of the sleeves helps a jacket like this look like it’s younger.

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10. Denim

You can’t go wrong with a denim jacket. They’re a summer staple and go perfect with every outfit. You can dress this jacket up or down depending on what you plan to wear.

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11. Leather Cream

Leather jackets may seem exclusively fall and winter but you can definitely still wear them during the summer. Look for one that has a light cream or brown color like the one below.

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12. Athleisure

Athleisure is definitely in style. Rather than getting a simple workout jacket consider getting one made of mesh like the one below. It’s unexpected and will work on runs or a night out.

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