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The Best Light Jackets for Men Make Seasonal Dressing a Joy

27 unflinching windbreakers, anoraks, and parkas way more dependable than the weather app.

We've finally hit the critical phase between winter and spring a.k.a. the transitional season, a.k.a. Goldilocks weather, a.k.a. prime time for the best light jackets for men. Some might argue it's the part of the year when you can actually start dressing. Why? Windbreakers, for one. Fleeces, for another—and truckers, anoraks, and shackets, too. The layering potential these crucial weeks present is unlimited, and you'd be a damn fool to sit on your hands letting it all go to waste. Sartorial greatness awaits you! Whether your vibe is ‘50s greaser, swaggy soccer coach-cum-mafioso, red-carpet regular, or diehard fashion head, there’s no shortage of light jackets for men to help you kick off the season in style. These are 27 of the choicest options on the market right now.

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    Levi's trucker jacket

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    Adidas Adicolor Classics "Beckenbauer" track jacket

    From certified rap legends like Run-DMC to certified silver screen legends like Tony Soprano, every culture-shifting cool person digs this jacket. Who are we to disagree?

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    Buck Mason Storm Stopper Traveler shirt

    Lightweight and relaxed enough to layer up when the death throes of winter decide to make a quick appearance, Buck Mason's shirt jacket is exactly the type of garment you need to handle whatever spring throws at you.

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    Dickies unlined "Eisenhower" jacket

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    Percival waterproof trench coat

    You know what they say about April showers (you'll get drenched if you don't have the right coat).

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    Flint + Tinder flannel-lined waxed trucker jacket

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    Alex Mill garment-dyed work jacket

    A perfectly weighted chore coat with the ideal number of pockets.

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    Gucci reversible GG-Supreme canvas hooded jacket

    Fight the spring sprinkles with some drip of your own.

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    Pendeton Board shirt

    Sometimes the best jacket is more like a shirt—especially when said said shirt boasts a rugged wool fabric, dialed-in fit, and plenty of mid-century charm.

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    Acne Studios Oddy check padded-cotton overshirt

    Dress for the place you want to be (your bed), not where you are (the office).

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    Stüssy Nyco fishtail parka

    A quick reminder that light jackets don't have to be short jackets—and when you're lucky, they can be even better at blocking wind and rain than their heavy-duty counterparts.

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    Stone Island logo-appliquéd padded shell jacket

    In a sea of black, this deep purple Stoney gem will instantly set you apart from the other blokes.

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    Todd Snyder Italian suede snap "Dylan" jacket

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    Patagonia Isthmus utility transitional jacket

    Inspired by the kind of archival wading jackets that make vintage 'Gonia fiends foam at the mouth, the Isthmus is a perfectly cropped, scarily capable throwback done right.

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    Folk Signal cotton and linen-blend canvas blouson jacket

    Listen, we dig the Dickies mechanic jacket plenty. But if you want to upgrade your kit, Folk's version is a great option thanks to its nubby linen-cotton fabric and dialed-in silhouette.

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    Engineered Garments Bedford jacket

    PSA: sport coats count as light jackets, especially when they're as informal (and generally) dope as this one from Engineered Garments.

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    Needles piping quilt jacket

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    Uniqlo U nylon shirt jacket

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    Noah quilted trucker jacket

    Leave it to the good folks at Noah to take a classic trucker silhouette and rework it into something completely fresh. Best paired with some wide-leg chinos and a chunky skate shoes for a '90s-tinged fit.

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    J.Crew "Harrington" jacket

    Pop on a bucket hat and some billowy trousers and you'll be giving all the sneaky-stylish grandpas a run for their money.

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    XLIM EP.3 02 jacket

    Hey, the sun's gonna fade your clothes anyway. Why not get ahead of it?

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    Baracuta G9 jacket

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  • 23/27

    Columbia Glennaker Lake rain jacket

    Can we now all agree that rain slickers are way more stylish than umbrellas?

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    Barbour Bedale wax jacket

    It's hard not to wax (heh) poetic about Barbour's signature product. The canvas is lightweight but tough, the coating resists rain and gets better with wear, the iconic tartan lining and corduroy collar give it just the right amount of English flair, and all of it adds up to a classic jacket that'll always look fresh.

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    Karu Researcbh upcycled quilted printed cotton jacket

    Keep the rest of your outfit simple and let this hand-stitched beauty really shine.

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    Polo Ralph Lauren Ventile wading jacket

    All you need now is some raw denim and a pair of hardy work boots.

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    Arc'teryx Solano hoody

    Windproof but breathable, lightweight yet rain-resistant, this guy is gorpy goodness at its finest.

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