How To Choose The Perfect Summer Jacket

Summer isn’t all 27°C days and sunshine in this country – although all the papers are of course claiming this one is going to be a ‘scorcher’ – you’re probably going to require some sort of cover for those days when the cloud unexpectedly rolls over and you regret wearing a skirt. This is why this guide on how to choose the perfect summer jacket should ensure you never have to hug yourself and inwardly weep at the bus stop in an impromptu rain shower.

The one you can wear with everything

Denim jackets are lightweight, comfortable and also work in any outfit. You can wear them with your cut off shorts for an on-trend double denim look or over a slip dress for walks in the park when the wind might be a little brisk. We recommend dressing your denim jacket up with patches this summer, a way of accessorizing that has recently gained momentum – stitch them on or simply use safety pins if you fancy moving them around later. Check out a site such as etsy for original, handmade patch designs.

The one for the office

If the air con is cranked up high in the office, you’re going to need a lightweight jacket to wear at your desk but one that also looks the part. Bloggers and fashion forward types are loving structured denim jackets or lightweight blazers right now, not only because they look amazing but they’re also structured enough that you can get away with wearing one in front of your boss during that impromptu meeting in the afternoon.

The one instead of the denim jacket

Okay, sometimes you don’t want to rock denim all the time and this is where the bomber jacket features. One of the latest fashion comebacks, you’ll be reminded of those pictures of your dad in his in the 80s. Pick up a basic black style which can be featured with most outfits, or go one step further and grab a satin material design – check out online store Blue Vanilla, who is releasing one of these gorgeous designs this month. This jacket style is great for throwing on with jeans and a basic t-shirt for a super casual look at the weekends.

The one for when it rains

The trench coat is perfect for those miserable summer days, when you need to leave the house with an umbrella and dodge puddles on your way to your car. This jacket style is usually lightweight enough for warmer temperatures but great if you like something a little longer to protect you from the elements on wet days. Opt for a classic tan design, that should look amazing with a pencil skirt and heels.

The one for the festival

Fringe never goes out of style in festival season, which is why you need to pick up a cropped, suede fringe jacket for that weekend partying under the stars – because let’s face it, summer nights in the UK do get cold. Don’t just stop at the jacket though, fringe has made yet another comeback this year in spring that should carry through to the summer months and can be found on shorts, shoes, bags and cropped tops.