18 Light Jackets for Summer 2024
With a wide selection ranging from classics like Carhartt to more high-end pieces from Celine and Nili Lottan, the possibilities are endless. Below, we’ll introduce the best summer jackets you can wear all year round.
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Slim Fit Biker
Free People Fastlane Denim Moto
This cropped staple from Free People is a little more edgy than your average denim jacket.
Size: XS-XL
Color: Alchemy
Material: 99% cotton, 1% elastane
60’s Update
Zara cropped pocket jacket
This lime green dress from Zara is the perfect modern piece to dress up for a dinner date.
Size: XS-2XL
Color: None
Material: 76% polyester, 18% viscose, 6% elastane
White after Labor Day
Still Here Arcade Jacket
Still Here is known for its denim, so our team is thrilled to add jackets to the mix. This white version with a red collar pairs perfectly with denim shorts.
Size: XS-XL
Color: Milk, Classic Blue, Khaki
Material: 100% cotton
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A workwear staple
Carhartt Detroit Jacket
Everyone’s wearing a field jacket these days, but no brand says it’s more OG than Carhartt.
Size: XS-3XL
Color: Carhartt Brown, Black, Natural
Material: 98% cotton, 2% spandex
Customer review: “This jacket is exactly what I was looking for. I love it. It’s comfortable, light and durable. I like it so much I bought another one.”
Polished leather jacket
Gildo 2-button lambskin leather blazer
This chocolate brown leather blazer from Gild has a classic straight fit and is available in a range of colours.
Size: XXS-4XL
Color: 9 kinds
Material: 100% leather
Customer review: “I never write reviews, but this is hands down my favorite purchase I’ve made in 12 years on Amazon. The leather is exquisite. The color is perfect and I’m ordering other colors too. At this price you can splurge and enjoy. Order yours now!”
Classic Rain Jacket
Rains String W Jacket
I had to wear a rain jacket here because you never know what kind of thunderstorms might occur in the summer…
Size: XS-XL
Colors: Powder, Black, Night, Storm, Fire
Material: 100% polyester with polyurethane coating
Customer review: “The color, the material, the quality, the zippers, the construction, the pockets! I love everything about it!”
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Summer windbreaker
Nova Cotton Nylon Anorak Jacket
This ultra-lightweight windbreaker is perfect for working out or strolling on the beach.
Size: XS-L
Color: Green
Material: 77% cotton, 23% nylon
bohemian button up
See New York Ramona Jacket
This lightly quilted cropped jacket features subtle embroidery and pairs perfectly with trousers, or with ripped denim for a contrasting look.
Size: XS-L
Color: Cream White/Multicolor
Material: 56% viscose, 44% cotton
Streamlined bomber
Frankie Shop Matty Cropped Padded Bomber
We love Frankie Shop for their classic pieces at affordable prices, and this cropped bomber can be paired with shorts or a floor-length dress for an urban chic look.
Size: XS/SM/L
Color: Olive
Material: 100% Polyamide
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Carry-on Windbreaker
TORY SPORTS DOUBLE FACE CANVAS CROPPED JACKET
This short jacket from Tory Burch comes in three colors and is lightweight enough to add to your packing list.
Size: XS-XL
Color: Vermilion, ice flow, summer
Material: 100% polyester
Customer review: “Great color and perfect for traveling. A great jacket for summer!”
Uptown Chic Jacket
Nili Lotan Paige Jacket
Cardigan jackets are a summer essential, and we’re fans of Nili Lotan’s affordable, luxe designs.
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Material: 57% cotton, 33% polyamide, 8% polyester, 2% other fibers
Cool Kid Leather Zip Up
Proenza Schouler White Label Annabelle Jacket in Lightweight Leather
For a summery twist on your leather jacket, look no further than cool New York brand Proenza Schouler.
Size: 0-12
Color: Black
Material: 100% lambskin
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Colorful throwing games
H&M oversized button front jacket
H&M’s prices are unbeatable, and this button-front, collarless jacket comes in several on-trend colors, including ice blue.
Size: XS-XXL
Color: Light Blue, Black, Black Wash
Material: 100% cotton
The perfect denim jacket
J.Crew Point Sir Denim Trucker Jacket
I’m here for the new era of J. Crew, and this oversized denim jacket is in the best wash I know of.
Size: XXXS-3X
Color: Martin Wash
Material: 100% regenagri® certified cotton
Customer review: “I bought this jacket in store and love that it fits a little larger. It’s the perfect wash to wear all summer long.”
Eco-friendly standard products
Everlane denim barrel jacket
Everlane’s consciously crafted, simple basics have us hooked, and the brand has one more collarless jacket to add to your wishlist: denim.
Size: XXS-XXL
Colors: Calico ecru, cocoa, black
Material: 100% organic cotton
Customer review: “They go great with skirts or pants, whether skinny or wide, and can be dressed up or down.”
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Prep School Remix
COS collared cotton jacket
This relaxed preppy style from the popular COS brand also comes in a few colors, but I love the navy version paired with light denim or white trousers.
Size: XS-L
Color: Navy
Material: 100% cotton
celine teddy jacket
When it comes to skater chic style, look no further than Celine, and this lightweight satin bomber has a retro vibe that makes it one of the best investment pieces around.
Size: 34-44
Color: Rouge Imperial
Material: 100% Polyamide
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Zara drawstring waist jacket
Another Zara jacket, this time in an oversized fit with a drawstring waist that can be worn as is or cinched in at the waist.
Size: XS-XL
Color: Black
Material: 93% viscose, 7% polyester
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Kevin LeBlanc is a Fashion Associate at ELLE Magazine, covering fashion news, trends, and all things Robyn Rihanna Fenty.
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