Fashionista Editors Reveal Their Favorite Transitional Jackets for Spring

Including stepped-up denim layers, classic trench coats and crochet-detailed toppers.

<p>Photo: Imaxtree</p>

Photo: Imaxtree

Spring may have officially started, but that doesn't mean the weather immediately flips to sunny skies and moderate temperatures. In New York, the promise of a warmer tomorrow seems closer than ever. And while we're leaping at the opportunity to shed our puffy winter layers, we're also keeping in mind the unpredictability of March and April — which means: We're investing in transitional jackets.

In fashion, "transitional" is a holy grail term used to describe this sweet spot in seasonal changes that allows for innovation in styling. For outerwear, that can mean anything from a trusty jean topper to a classic trench coat and even the newer stepped-up button-down shirt, a shacket. And this month, Fashionista editors had their eye on this category. Below, we're rounding up our picks (and hoping they encourage the sun to come out) — happy shopping!

<p><strong>J. Crew Double-Breasted Raincoat, $198,<a href="https://rstyle.me/+DsoZZ2CZMWrvZBDvNMSkdQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:available here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> available here</a> (sizes XXS-3X):</strong> "Every spring, I look for a raincoat that is cute <em>and</em> actually repels water. (I have been duped by many a 'water-resistant' fabric.) Fingers crossed this J.Crew number is set to keep me dry." —TM</p>

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