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Home · Fashion

Spring Lightweight Jackets

Light Fashion Jackets by Alexandra Phanor-Faury If you're like us, you've had it with wearing your winter coat.Spring is here and that means it's time to get your hands on a some lighter outwear. Draw some inspiration from these celebrities' fashionable choices to guide you in scoring your hot spring jacket.
By · April 7, 2010October 29, 2020
01
Zoe Saldana

With her white tank, skinny jeans and tweedy, scrunched-sleeve jacket, Zoe Saldana proves that sometimes, less truly is more.

02
Janet Jackson

Ms. Jackson wears the trend of the season in this lady-like blazer and matching platform pumps.

03
Keke Palmer

Shoulder pads give Keke Palmer’s menswear-inspired gray blazer a dose of chic.

04
Tyra Banks

A must-have for those breezy spring nights is a cropped trench.

05
Joy Bryant

This red hooded jacket keeps Joy Bryant cozy and adds a pop of color to her cool spring outfit.

06
Tracee Ellis Ross

The actress and her brother Evan Ross wear matching olive jackets to cover up on the red carpet.

07
Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams’ marching band jacket is a great outerwear to finish off her casual look of jeans and a tank.

08
Serena Williams

Serena gets glammed up in a black blazer with whisper thin sleeves. Just enough coverage to tame her sexy bustier and mini.

09
Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones leather topper over a dress exemplifies cool girl chic.

10
Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson adds polish to her off-duty look with a slim fitting boyfriend blazer.

11
Zoe Kravitz

Velvet is a fabulous texture to consider when shopping around for a jacket.

12
Mary J. Blige

The unexpected olive green motto paired with the navy blue shift and platform pumps is a clever and interesting mix of hues.

13
Estelle

Estelle pulls off a silver bomber and leather pants for day.

14
NeNe

Go light this spring with a white denim jacket.

15
Tracee Ellis Ross

Take it from Tracee, every girl needs a black blazer. Throw it over everything from dresses to pants and look instantly pulled together.

16
LeToya Luckett

The asymmetrical silhouette of LeToya Luckett’s denim jacket makes it a cut above the rest.

Jennifer Cooper
17
Rachel Roy & Veronica Webb

Rachel Roy’s draped trench is a softer update on the original. For those who you who love print and color, Veronica Webb’s flower print blazer is a fun take on the classic.

18
Beyonce

Beyonce’s lady-like Chanel jacket gets a heavy dose of cool when paired with cut-off denim shorts.

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