Lightweight Champions: 9 Perfect Jackets for Spring
Unless you’ve been walking around with your eyes closed (or if you never venture south of 14th Street), you’ve surely noticed that the bomber jacket has emerged as the coolest coat of the year. The coat’s military origins means that it was initially designed to keep fighter pilots warm and dry in temperatures from 25 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes a classic MA-1 flight jacket a great choice for winter — but try to stretch that into spring, and you’ll be a literal hot mess before long.
The solution? You need a lightweight bomber jacket. If you want to go classic, opt for military supplier Alpha Industries’ version — the L-2B Scout Jacket. On the less utilitarian tip, brands from Topshop to Saint Laurent are churning out spring-ready bombers with less insulation and bulk, and more stylistic flourishes like tropical prints or faux-vintage patches.
Click ahead for 9 ways to extend your bomber love into spring.
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