It is the season of layers, as the weather lurches this way to winter and that way to summer – often several times over all in the same day. The key is a good lightweight coat or jacket to throw over your outfit that will keep the spring chill at bay – but not so much so that you start overheating. It’s a fine balance – but luckily, there are plenty of stylish examples out there to throw around nippy shoulders. From trench coats to quilted jackets, this is our top pick.

By Nancy Alsop
April 2023