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    Spring Jackets Are My Favorite Category to Shop—26 from Zara & Nordstrom in My Cart

    I'm making room in my closet as we speak.

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    Published 21 February 2026 In News

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    A few years ago, when I still lived with my parents, my mom sat me down and told me sternly: You need to get rid of a few of your jackets. I had pretty much taken over their home's jam-packed hall closet with my transitional outerwear, and there was room for not much else. Now that I've moved out and have my own apartment (and storage space), I'm free to collect as many lightweight spring jackets as my heart desires.

    The category is, far and away, my favorite to shop. Rare are the outfit conundrums that can't be solved by throwing on a spring jacket. And now that we're inching towards warmer weather, I'm starting my search for new styles. My first stops? Zara and Nordstrom, the scenes of many of my most recent purchases. From fresh takes on the suede jacket at the former and new-in picks from favorite brands like Damson Madder and Rag & Bone at the latter, I pulled together the very best options from both. Happy shopping!

    ZARA, 100% Distressed Leather Jacket

    Zara
    100% Distressed Leather Jacket
    $269
    SHOP NOW

    A high-collar jacket with a moto feel? Yes, please!

    Faux Leather Jacket

    Zara
    Faux Leather Jacket
    $119
    SHOP NOW

    I won't lie, high-necked jackets are my favorite this season.

    Soft Hoodie Oversized Bomber Jacket

    Zara
    Soft Hoodie Oversized Bomber Jacket
    $70
    SHOP NOW

    This soft hoodie-jacket hybrid is so cozy-cute.

    100% Suede Leather Fitted Jacket

    Zara
    100% Suede Leather Fitted Jacket
    $269
    SHOP NOW

    You can't go wrong with a suede jackets for transitional weather.

    Striped Tailored Blazer

    ZARA
    Striped Tailored Blazer
    $100
    SHOP NOW

    Military-inspired jackets are back, in a cool off-duty way.

    ZARA, Wool Blend Zipper Jacket Zw Collection

    Zara
    ZW Collection Wool Blend Zipper Jacket
    $129
    SHOP NOW

    Lighten up your wardrobe, and swap your black jacket for a brown one.

    ZARA, Knit Wrap Bomber Jacket

    Zara
    Knit Wrap Bomber Jacket
    $100
    SHOP NOW

    If you want to stay true to your all-black outfit roots, this wrap jacket is a solid option.

    Rubberized Hooded Jacket

    Zawra
    Rubberized Hooded Jacket
    $70
    SHOP NOW

    Yes, rainproof jackets can be chic.

    Flowy Short Trench Coat Zw Collection

    Zara
    ZW Collection Flowy Short Trench Coat
    $119
    SHOP NOW

    Team this with the matching trousers for a cool-girl set.

    Wool Blend Topstitched Jacket Zw Collection

    Zara
    ZW Collection Wool Blend Topstitched Jacket
    $169
    SHOP NOW

    This my dream outer layer.

    Faux Suede Cropped Jacket

    Zara
    Faux Suede Cropped Jacket
    $70
    SHOP NOW

    Spring is the best season to introduce a jolt of color into your wardrobe.

    Plaid Nylon Jacket

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    Plaid Nylon Jacket
    $60
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    Or a subtle print?

    Peplum Faux Leather Jacket - the Item Zara Woman

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    Peplum Faux Leather Jacket
    $100
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    Senior Beauty Editor Samantha Holender wore this into the office, and I bought it an hour later.

    Lucien Belted Crop Trench Coat

    Rails
    Lucien Belted Crop Trench Coat
    $328
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    You can never go wrong with a trench coat.

    Brushed Funnel Neck Coat

    Mango
    Brushed Funnel Neck Coat
    $300
    SHOP NOW

    A brushed look adds texture to a classic funnel-neck jacket.

    Gabby Car Coat

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    Gabby Car Coat
    $325
    SHOP NOW

    Barbour is a British It GIrl staple.

    Stand Collar Trench Coat

    Topshop
    Stand Collar Trench Coat
    $169
    SHOP NOW

    Zebra print is everywhere this season.

    Leather Moto Jacket

    Caslon
    Leather Moto Jacket (Was $299)
    $209
    SHOP NOW

    When was the last time you replaced your moto jacket?

    Caslon, Swing Trench Coat

    Caslon
    Swing Trench Coat
    $90
    SHOP NOW

    Navy blue is becoming my favorite neutral.

    Jerry Reversible Crop Organic Cotton Trench Coat

    Damson Madder
    Jerry Reversible Crop Organic Cotton Trench Coat
    $260
    SHOP NOW

    Damson Madder makes the coolest coats, bar none. This one is reversible, so it's two in one.

    Mercer Mixed Print Ponte Jacket

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    Mercer Mixed Print Ponte Jacket
    $498
    SHOP NOW

    I own (and love) this Rag & Bone find.

    The Curator Relaxed Blazer

    Open Edit
    The Curator Relaxed Blazer
    $169
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    An oversized blazer is a workwear staple.

    Shorty Barn Coat

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    Shorty Barn Coat (Was $140)
    $100
    SHOP NOW

    Lean into the horse girl vibes with this barn coat.

    Exaggerated Crop Trench Coat

    Open Edit
    Exaggerated Crop Trench Coat
    $130
    SHOP NOW

    Cropped trenches are everywhere right now.

    Cooper Jacket

    Astr the Label
    Cooper Jacket
    $119
    SHOP NOW

    Cool blue is spring's most in-demand hue.

    Alpine Full Zip Jacket

    Vuori
    Alpine Full Zip Jacket
    $188
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    Lean into your sporty side with this Vuori pick.

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