At GH, we know it takes just one piece to give your entire wardrobe a new season refresh, so this week we’ve gone all in on the new crop of spring jackets.
We’ve considered hundreds, editing them down to five fresh and very different styles, from the new-look bomber and cardigan jackets to boho quilting and barn jackets. Whichever you choose, each is guaranteed to become the most hardworking, practical and stylish piece in your wardrobe.
Peek below to discover the five spring jackets I’m recommending to my friends this year, why they work now, their cost-per-wear and, of course, how to wear them for maximum style.
Cropped & tailored
This jacket owes its design roots to Coco Chanel and is a style beloved by British women for the way it pulls together a look into something polished, elegant and decorative all at once. For spring 2025, the cropped and tailored jacket has been reborn with a focus on craft, pattern and embellishment– making them the go-to piece for instant outfit elevation, whether at work, or for a night out. I love the M&S cream version with gilt buttons, and for more of a statement, the yellow jacquard cropped jacket from & Other Stories is guaranteed to turn heads every time you wear it.
Bombers are back!
This spring’s bombers are oversized, luxurious and decidedly modern – you’ll find one in pinstripes from H&M, with silk blends from Cos, and with its own scarf tie to elevate your style. The modern bomber works well with either boyish or feminine styles – it can be thrown over a dress, worn with jeans and a T-shirt, paired with a shirt and well-cut trousers, or even thrown on over your gym kit, making it the most versatile spring jacket around.
Floral & quilted
Embroidery, stitching and floral fabrics – what’s not to like? The floral quilted jacket is guaranteed to inject a playfulness to your spring wardrobe, whatever the unpredictable British weather. Go for a cropped snug fit or buy oversized so it’s roomy enough to throw on over a chunky knit but also works with a classic white tee. Many come in a reversible print, offering two looks in one – meaning more bang for your buck. Flip according to your mood.
Spring tartan
Fresh tartan colours give a spring vibe to a typically autumnal print. Whether it’s top-to-toe pattern or just the collar and cuffs, the traditional print beloved by the Royals and runways alike is now the everyday favourite for weekend walks in the park and market trawls. Keep it crisp with white denim and a polished bag – and don’t forget your sunnies.
Zara Checked Cape Jacket
The barn jacket
Fashion meets function – barn jackets are remaining in style for another year. We love the flattering drawstring waist of Baukjen’s organic cotton version, which brings a feminine touch to its utility style.
