7 jacket trends that are in and 5 that are out this spring, according to fashion experts

Amena AhmedApr 10, 2024, 03:26 IST

Classic jacket styles, such as a long trench coat, remain a popular and practical option for spring.Creative Lab/Shutterstock

Spring weather can be hard to predict, so a versatile jacket is essential for surviving the season.
Designers and stylists told Business Insider to ditch outdated trends, like varsity jackets.

Spring weather can be fickle. One day it's warm and sunny, the next is wet and windy. Having the right jacket is key for comfort and style.

The start of the season brings a surge of shoppers to retailers — and when refreshing your wardrobe, you'll want to make sure the pieces you pick up are on trend.

Business Insider spoke with fashion designers and stylists to find out which jackets are in and out this spring.

Lightweight jackets with muted colors are in.

Muted tones seem to be trending this season. Johner Images/Getty Images

Windbreakers are a practical blast from the past.

Windbreakers can come in handy during temperamental spring weather.JAS18/Shutterstock

Trench coats continue to be a timeless staple.

You can't go wrong with a classic trench coat in the spring.garetsworkshop/Shutterstock

Fitted jackets can elevate an outfit’s silhouette.

Cropped, fitted jackets are a popular style for spring.PhotoAttractive/Getty Images

Hardshell jackets are comfortable and practical.

Hardshell jackets can keep wearers protected from the elements.AnnaZhuk/ Getty Images

Denim jackets will continue to be a staple piece for your wardrobe.

Denim jackets can easily be dressed up or down.Marina Morozova/Getty Images

Leather bomber jackets are having a moment.

Leather bomber jackets are in, and bonus points if you can score a vintage one in a thrift shop.hetmanstock/Getty Images

On the other hand, put your skinny puffer jacket back on the hanger.

Fitted puffers have been around for several seasons, but experts said they're out this spring.gece33/Getty Images

Park your motorcycle jacket in the closet.

Moto jackets went out of style just as fast as they rode into our wardrobes.alvarez/Getty Images

Fitted leather jackets with punk-like studs are also going out of style.

The flashy studs, multiple zippers, and exaggerated collars have too much going on for spring.bobakphoto/Getty Images

The varsity-jacket trend is over — for now.

The trend has been filtering in and out of style for years. MMCXIII/Shutterstock

Oversized blazers are no longer a huge trend.

Oversized blazers didn't make the cut for spring fashion.F.J. Jimenez/Getty Images

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