Spring forward: Top 12 jackets for between seasons

Transitional dressing can be a challenge. We round up the best men’s and women’s outerwear on the high street to see you through the fickle weather

Meghan Markle in the Celine tweed jacket at the Invictus Games

Meadhbh McGrath

Spring weather is notoriously mercurial. Between sudden showers, bursts of sunshine and gusty winds, all in the space of a few hours, you’ll need a jacket that’s up to the job.

The ideal transitional jacket should be lightweight enough to withstand the heat while substantial enough to survive a bit of rain, and stylish enough to complete an outfit while not being so precious that you can’t throw it into a tote bag for sunny afternoons that extend into cooler evenings in the park.