While summer may conjure up the image of bare shoulders and tan lines, the chances are we’re going to have a jacket to hand when the chill picks up. Of course, we still want to look stylish whilst keeping warm.
Summer jackets are a vital part of any woman’s wardrobe, as we never know when the weather is going to turn.
Whether you're searching for something waterproof to take to a festival with you, something a little more dressy for a summer event, or an everyday piece that will see you through summer showers, we have just the jacket you need with our stylish picks.
Summer jackets every woman should own
Sophisticated blazer - the perfect item to transform you for the office to the bar
Biker jacket - toughen up your soft and floaty style dresses
Sleeveless jacket - admittedly, this won't provide much warmth, but it will look super chic when you wear it with jeans and a simple t-shirt
Rain mac - because we live in England, and one minute the sun's cracking the flags and the next it's hammering it down with rain. You need to be covered for all eventualities, even if you're not going to a festival this year.
Bomber jacket - The bomber is the perfect casual-cool style, with printed pieces and plain jackets both must-haves.
Denim jacket - The denim jacket is never going to date, thankfully, but for summer 2016 it's been given a facelift. Denim jackets are embroidered and embellished galore. They're no longer a one size fits all wardrobe solution.
High Street summer jacket picks
Pretty Little Thing AVANI CREAM SUIT JACKET £28
Topshop Suede Biker Jacket £185
Pretty Little Thing CARAH BLACK MESH SEQUIN EMBELLISHED BOMBER JACKET £30
Topshop Double Belt Sleeveless Duster Coat £95
Pretty Little Thing SABELLA TAUPE FAUX SUEDE BIKER JACKET £45
Topshop Satin Stripe Tailored Blazer £59
Pretty Little Thing REBECCA CREAM BELTED BLAZER £35
Topshop MOTO Embroidered Denim Jacket £55
Pretty Little Thing BELLA WHITE SLEEVELESS BLAZER was £15 now £12
Topshop Sheer Lace Bomber Jacket £69
Pretty Little Thing MURA GREY SATIN EMBROIDERED BOMBER JACKET £35
Topshop Lace Bomber Jacket £69
Topshop MOTO Embroidered Crop Jacket £55
Topshop Rain Mac £55
Topshop Satin Bomber Jacket £49
Topshop Stripe Rib Airtex Bomber Jacket £49
Topshop MOTO Denim Badge Jacket £55
BCBG Generation Tuxedo Blazer £116
River Island Sleeveless Stripe Lightweight Duster With Split Back £48
ASOS Denim Girlfriend Jacket In Illustrated Mid Wash With Badges £50
ASOS Denim Western Jacket in Mid Stone-wash Blue with Frill Detail £40
ASOS CURVE Waterfall Parka £65
ASOS Pac a Mac £22
Naanaa Tall Sleeveless Blazer Co-Ord £35
New Look Bonded Sleeveless Jacket £22.99
ASOS Rain Mac in Iridescent £50
New Look Leather Look Biker Jacket £29.99