You Need A Lightweight Jacket

As a personal stylist, my clients are constantly asking for versatile and stylish light weight jackets. In fact, many of my clients run cold and want outerwear for every single outfit they wear. Unfortunately, no matter how versatile the jacket, if you have a diverse wardrobe, you need a lot more outerwear than you think. For a summer evening, I am a big fan of shawls. They take up less space in your wardrobe, you can shove them in your purse when you’re not cold, and they generally cost less. But once it drops below 65°, you need more than a scarf. Plus, people really like to turn the indoors into an arctic environment come summer.

When it comes to lightweight jackets, stylish windbreakers are one of my favorite types. You also can’t go wrong with a denim jacket or cargo jacket. Below are all the beloved lightweight jackets I have recently put on clients in San Diego, from the best windbreakers to more structured options. Stock up.

ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo Patch Pocket Cargo Jacket

This jacket is available at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Net-A-Porter, and ATM.

Sizing: XS-XL

Fabric content: 100% polyester

LSPACE Flyaway Packable Windbreaker

This windbreaker is available at Anthropologie and LSPACE.

Sizing: XS-XL

Fabric content: Nylon

Liverpool Los Angeles Tie Hem Crop Cargo Jacket

This jacket is available at Nordstrom, Zappos, and Liverpool Los Angeles.

Sizing: XS-XL

Fabric content: 56% Tencel® lyocell, 41% cotton, 3% spandex

Vince Camuto Cropped Peak-Lapel Blazer

This lightweight jacket is available at Vince Camuto and Nordstrom.

Sizing: 2-8

Fabric content: 68% polyester, 24% rayon, 8% elastane

Mavi Jeans Denim Trucker Jacket

This denim jacket is a major client favorite right now and my go-to denim jacket.

Sizing: XS-XL

Fabric content: 65% cotton, 13% lyocell, 13% polyester, 7% recycled cotton, 2% elastane

Kut from the Kloth Jacqueline Denim Light Weight Jacket

This light weight jacket is a solid denim choice with multiple washes available. It’s length allows you to pair it easily with pants, whereas the denim jackets featured above and below are a little shorter and work best with dresses. It is available at Nordstrom and Kut from the Kloth.

Sizing: XXS-XL

Fabric content: 99% cotton, 1% spandex

AG ’Robyn’ Lightweight Denim Jacket

You may recognize the AG ’Robyn’ Denim Jacket. I previously featured it in another post: How To Wear a Jean Jacket. It’s still one of my go-to denim jackets, especially for women with longer arms. Pair with dresses and tucked in tops. This jacket is available at Amazon, Saks Fifth Avenue, Shopbop, Zappos, and AG.

Sizing: XS-XL. Runs true to size, but you may need to hem the arms.

Fabric content: 98% cotton, 2% elastane

Zella Runyon Windbreaker Jacket

Sizing: XS-XXL, Plus-size available

Fabric content: 100% nylon

Superdown Pearl Denim Light Weight Jacket

Sizing: XXS-XL

Fabric content: 100% cotton

Altheta Arrival Light Weight Jacket

Sizing: XXS-XL

Fabric content: 80% Cupro Rayon, 20% Nylon

Columbia Flash Challenger^™ Water Resistant Crop Windbreaker Jacket

This windbreaker is available at Nordstrom, Columbia, and Amazon.

Sizing: XS-XL

Fabric content: 100% polyester

Varley Blake Windbreaker

This windbreaker is available at Anthropologie and Varley.

Sizing: XXS-L

Fabric content: Nylon

Free People Way Home Packable Light Weight Jacket

This super light weight jacket is available at Free People, Zappos and Shopbop.

Sizing: XS-XL. Runs huge. Order 1-2 sizes down.

Fabric content: 100% nylon

Quince Stretch Crepe Cropped Jacket

Sizing: XS-XL

Fabric content: 97% Recycled Polyester, 3% Spandex

Garnet Hill Any-Day Lightweight Jacket

Sizing: XS-XL

Fabric content: 100% nylon, mesh lining