The awkward season is the one most wardrobes handle worst. Too warm for a proper coat, too unpredictable for just a shirt, and too visible a layer to phone in. Spring dressing asks for a jacket that actually understands the brief: light enough to not cook you on the walk over, structured enough to look like a choice rather than an afterthought, and versatile enough to work across more than one type of occasion.

We’ve been specifically looking at jackets that hold their shape in a crosswind, pack down without looking destroyed, and don’t demand a particular outfit to make sense. That last point matters more than people admit. A spring jacket you can only wear one way is a jacket that stays on the hook.

The options in here cover a range of weights and constructions, from light cotton harringtons to unstructured blazers that blur the line between tailoring and casual. Each one was chosen because it earns its place in rotation from March through May without compromise.