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Lightweight Summer Jackets for Cooler Days: Stylish Ideas for Women

Even though it is summer, temperature fluctuations throughout the day happen all the time. When the moment cools off, for whatever reason, having lightweight summer jackets are the perfect go-to.

The right jacket adds warmth and completes your outfit with effortless style. Today we are sharing a round up of stylish summer jackets for women that are perfect for all season wear.

Why Every Woman Needs Lightweight Summer Jackets

We already mentioned how temperature shifts make this piece a necessity. Air conditioned offices and restaurants, outdoor seating and travel are additional reasons for adding this to your summer closet. A bonus- it adds polish and structure to a simple outfit. Let’s see what we found.

Windbreakers That Add Fashion and Function

The windbreaker is having a moment this summer. To showcase a modern feel, look for cropped styles and a funnel neckline. They make a great travel piece and get extra points if they are water resistant. Bev has the RLX Mock Neck Windbreaker. It’s great for golf- pair with a white polo shirt underneath.

The other Windbreaker that we are showcasing is the Lioness Shoreline Jacket. We love it in white as well as the grey. Click on any photo below for information on either of these.

RLX Windbreaker

Lioness Shoreline Jacket

Blouson Jackets-Relaxed Comfort meets Modern Style

Blouson and Bomber style jackets are a modern choice for a summer lightweight jacket. The trend is a lightweight style that is also has a slightly cropped hem. Below we are showcasing the Aritzia Geneva City Twill Jacket. It has a stylish funnel collar and comes in this windowpane check or black.

In addition also check out the Avec Les Filles, faux leather bomber jacket. It is very minimalist in style and comes in two colors. The pale pink is almost sold out, however, there are many left in the Ochre color and it’s on major sale.

Aritzia Geneva City Twill

Avec Les Filles– on major sale

Boxy Jackets / Cropped Trenches

If you want more stylish summer jacket choices, here are two more. The boxy jacket and cropped trench are on trend this summer. The versatility and structural proportions make them a go to for a cool summer evening. The cropped trench works great with wide leg pants or a pencil skirt. The boxy jacket can be styled with wide leg pants as well and a slim line pant too.

Included below is one of our all time favorites- the Frank & Eileen Mini Belfast. We love it and think every woman should have one!! Just saying- haha!

Frank & Eileen Mini Belfast

Madewell Field Jacket

Rails Jett Cropped Trench

Land’s End Short Mac Jacket

& Other Stories Boxy Jacket

Denim Summer Jackets- A Staple That Never Goes Out Of Style

The denim jacket is one of the most iconic choices for many summer outfit ideas. Light wash, dark wash or white denim- all will work. This piece is a true workhorse in your wardrobe. There are many silhouettes to choose from classic trucker to cropped and everything in between.

We selected a few different looks for you to consider if you are looking to refresh you denim summer jacket game. Click on any photo below for more information and details.

Cinq a Sept Mandie Jacket

Lilly Pulitzer Shepa Denim Jacket

Eileen Fisher Round Neck Denim

Treasure & Bond Blouson Denim

Farm Rio Richelieu Jacket

Elevated Blazers & More to Dress Up Your Summer Look

A beautiful white blazer or jacket instantly dresses up your outfit simply by draping them over your shoulders. What an effortless way to create a stunning look for summer. We included two blazers that are from various price points. Also, we included some interesting jackets- one of our favorites is the Cinq a Sept Holly in vegan leather. Both of us have this beauty. Take a look at the shrug from Aritzia and the lace hooded jacket from Mint Velvet. Have fun checking these out.

Nordstrom Open Edit Blazer

Karen Millen Tailored Blazer

Nordstrom Coast Blazer

Cinq a Sept Holly Jacket

Aritzia Gramercy Shrug

Mint Velvet Lace Hooded Jacket

We hope this round up of lightweight summer jackets will help you in your selections if you are updating your wardrobe. By having a few of these versatile pieces, you’ll be warmer and look great.

Thank you for joining us here. We so appreciate your support.

Bev and Val

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