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Our summer jackets guide: leather, denim, blazers and festival fun

Put away those fleece coats and (faux) furs, the sunny days are here to stay...

At least, we hope they are! After record temperatures in April, we are set for a scorcher this summer, which means a lightweight jacket should be your summer wardrobe essential.

That said, as all Brits know, the weather can turn at any moment; choosing jackets that are summery and stylish yet practical too - to withstand that chill when the summer breeze turn weirdly wintery - is very much advisable as well.

Whatever you're in the market for, we’ve searched from high end stores to the high street to find it.

Be it denim or leather, a mac or biker jacket, shop our favourite finds below...

Denim

White Denim Jacket

A white denim jacket is a summer staple and for one this season, turn to J.Crew. A “wear-with-everything-layer” - so says the brand - this cotton-denim jacket has vintage silver buttons which gives this retro piece, retro detail.

£108 | J.Crew | Buy it now

Polka Dot Cropped Denim Jacket

The polka dot is one of this season's most popular prints so why not sport it in denim jacket form? Cropped and available with a matching skirt, tap into this trend from top-to-toe.

£45 | Topshop | Buy it now

Tommy Jeans Denim Jacket

From the label’s 90s-inspired capsule collection, this timeless denim jacket is a denim jacket like no other. Its retro in style with a modern twist: the brand's logo is embroidered on the back in flag-shape form. Pair with double denim for a full-on 90s look.

£130 | Urban Outfitters | Buy it now

Elizabeth and James Cropped Denim Jacket

This pastel pink variation on the classic is a piece to plan an outfit around. The cropped style features a stylish frayed hem too, to add a dash of detail.

£335 | Harrods | Buy it now

Floral Print Jacket

It doesn’t get much more summery than this floral print denim jacket. To make a real summery statement, pair it with the matching skirt.

£59 | Topshop | Buy it now

Checkerboard Print Denim Jacket

We love this checkerboard print jacket from ASOS. Pair with cropped jeans or a maxi dress in one colour and let the jacket do the talking.

£45 | ASOS | Buy it now

Poker Jacket

At this premium vintage brand, no two jackets are alike. Featuring a unique combination of patches hand-sewn onto oversized pieces, they are eco-friendly (made using faded vintage denim) and are customisable with a range of badges from Pacman to Batman.

£149 | Will and Pop | Buy it now

PrettyLittleThing Denim Jacket

Exclusively available on ASOS, this summery yellow jacket delivers a touch of sun to those gloomier summer days.

£28 | ASOS | Buy it now

Pull&Bear Stripe Denim Jacket

Mix and match this striped denim jacket with coordinated trousers or with another stand-out design to tap into the clashing prints trend.

£29.99 | ASOS | Buy it now

Leather

Saint Laurent Perfecto Biker Jacket

No wardrobe would be complete without a leather jacket and it doesn’t get more luxe than a Saint Laurent biker jacket. This one is cropped and made in soft Italian leather for ultimate luxury.

£2,995 | Net-A-Porter | Buy it now

Goosecraft Leather Festival Biker Jacket

This leather jacket has fringe detailing on the sleeve, giving this biker jacket a boho twist.

£200 | ASOS | Buy it now

Red Star Applique Faux Leather Jacket

This bold red biker jacket features white star applique detail. Made in faux leather, it's perfect for aficionados of vegan fashion.

£50 | Missguided | Buy it now

Holmvi Metallic Biker Jacket

A bold variation on the traditional biker, this Holmvi metallic silver jacket ensures you'll stand out from the crowd.

£88 | Anthropologie | Buy it now

Blazers

Balmain Double-breasted Tweed Blazer

Channel Parisian chic with a Balmain blazer. The stylish red woven tweed jacket has structured shoulders and lion-embossed gold buttons, and comes with a coordinated skirt.

£1,925 | Net-A-Porter | Buy it now

Double Breasted Suit Jacket

Style this pastel pink suit jacket with the accompanying matching trousers for a summer wedding, or pair with jeans for a hot date.

£49 | Topshop | Buy it now

Check Structured Blazer

It's a style sported by the likes of Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner, this on-trend check jacket is ideal for summertime and would make a great transeasonal piece too. Featuring shoulder pads, it includes a one-button fastening at the front and two handy pockets.

£59.99 | Mango | Buy it now

Red Check Double Breasted Blazer

For a colourful variation on the check trend, this sophisticated red blazer would look great with black cigarette trousers or paired with jeans. Also comes in eye-catching blue and can be worn alongside the matching Blue Check Button Wrap Skirt.

£72 | Urban Outfitters | Buy it now

Evelyn Check Blazer

From Scandi-inspired label Baukjen - masters in the art of staple basics - comes this tailored check blazer. It's pure elegance, simple as that.

£219 | Baukjen | Buy it now

Eveningwear

IRO Napli Cropped Sequined Tuexdo Jacket

Exclusive to Net-A-Porter, this jacket is disco ball chic at its finest. Ultra-glamorous, it nods to the disco era with its sequins and padded shoulders, and should be paired with an all-black outfit so it really stands out.

£575 | Net-A-Porter | Buy it now

Patch Pocket Suede Jacket

Wear this brown suede jacket and add a Seventies twist to your summery attire. Its silver button fastenings, front pocket and zip delivers distinctive detail.

£329 | Whistles | Buy it now

Raincoats and Shell Jackets

Blue Star Metallic Rain Mac

Brighten up those summer showers with a blue and turquoise-hued metallic rain mac. Would add a touch of fun to any festival ensemble, indeed, any summer ensemble.

£45 | Missguided | Buy it now

iets frans… Shell Jacket

Athleisure at its finest, this retro-style shell jacket has an adjustable drawstring collar and logo embroidery, and with its clashing combination of red and pink stripes, it is undisputedly bold.

£62 | Urban Outfitters | Buy it now

Umbro Tracksuit Jacket

Retro and sporty, this Umbro tracksuit jacket is for more than your workouts. From an evening run, to a festival, it will serve you well this summer.

£65 | ASOS | Buy it now

Pina Nylon Jacket

Go for gold with this lamé jacket from streetwear brand ellesse. Ideal for festivals, it's lightweight and features a drawstring hood, to protect your barnet from any summery showers.

£50 | ellesse | Buy it now