13 Lightweight Jackets To Take You From Breezy Summer Nights Into Fall Days

It’s that time of year when it can be uncomfortably hot during the day and chilly at night, which means your wardrobe is going to have to extend past cutoffs, crop tops, and breezy summer dresses. With fall inching closer, you’re going to want an extra lightweight jacket layer to stick out beach nights, outdoor dining, nighttime bonfires, and whatever other outdoor activities you’ve been enjoying.

Luckily, you don’t need to break into your fall/winter wardrobe just yet. Leave the puffers and fleeces packed away for now and go for something lighter. A transitional jacket is perfect for those breezy nights and days when you need a little extra coverage. You can easily layer a light denim jacket over a floral dress or try pairing a chic blazer with denim shorts for a cool, casual vibe. Even when you’re socially-distant socializing outdoors, you can do it in style with one of these end-of-summer lightweight jackets.

Not-So-Classic Denim Jacket

If you don’t already own a denim jacket, you should probably get one ASAP. Like a fine wine (that none of us are familiar with because Trader Joe’s cheap AF wine selection) a denim jacket gets better with age. If you do already have this classic, try one that has a little personality. Go for an oversized look, lighter wash, or even an embellished option. A light denim jacket will keep you warm and can be paired with almost anything and everything in your closet.

Shop the Look: Night After Night Light Wash Oversized Denim Jacket

The Boss B*tch Jacket

A blazer is the ultimate layering piece for when you want to instantly elevate your look. Have a last-minute Zoom call with your boss? Throw on a blazer over your tattered pajama top and BAM, you look like you’ve been intently working all day (no one has to know Selling Sunset is playing in the background). When it comes to a night out, throwing a blazer on with a cute pair of shorts makes you look like you put in more effort than the five minutes you took to brush your hair and change out of  PJs.

Shop the Look: Dune Tan Double Breasted Blazer Jacket

The Comfy Option

Similar to the coziness of a sweatshirt, the drapey lightweight jacket is a perfect layering piece for when you need a little extra warmth. It cuts the chill when the breeze starts to pick up at night. Bonus: If you go for a longer option, it will help keep your legs warm when you’re rocking shorts or a short dress.

Shop the Look: Let It Rain Blush Pink Trench Coat

The Cool Girl Jacket

If you’ve been living in an oversized t-shirt and biker shorts during quarantine, you might need an extra layer of warmth before you fully commit to switching over to leggings for the fall and winter. An oversized windbreaker, especially in a bold color, will help you transition into the colder weather, while still allowing you to keep your cool.

Shop the Look: Check It Out Neon Pink Jacket

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