Shop Lightweight Outerwear—Because Even in Summer, You Might Need an Extra Layer

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Photographed by Philip-Daniel Ducasse, Vogue, March 2021

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The hottest summer days are upon us! And blazing-hot days call for clothes that make the temps more bearable—tank tops and breezy dresses in fabrics like cotton and linen. While the sun is out, less is more; however summer is not always exempt from chilly temperatures, especially after dusk. And with the return of nightlife, having go-to breathable outerwear options on hand, like lightweight jackets, is key.

There are a plethora of options to choose from that are airy enough for summer yet insulated enough to keep you warm. Opt for a trench coat or poncho made from lightweight linen, a shacket that can be kept in a bag and thrown over any outfit you may be sporting, a vest for nights when only a little extra warmth is needed, or a polished denim jacket that can be worn day or night. With the world increasingly opening up, there’s no need to spoil dinners or drinks reuniting with friends with the constant nag of a chill. Here, shop lightweight jackets and outerwear for this summer and beyond.

The Elevated Poncho

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Zara textured cropped poncho

The Quilted Shacket

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Bode patchwork-quilt cotton shirt

The Hand-Embroidered Overcoat

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Muzungu Sisters Uzbek Suzani hand-embroidered cotton coat

The Breathable Blazer

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Jacquemus La Veste D’Homme linen blazer

The Linen Trench

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Zara linen-blend trench

The Cropped Denim

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Loewe cropped denim jacket

The Polished Windbreaker

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Tory Burch printed windbreaker

The Tailored Vest

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Deveaux New York Stella cotton jacket

The Year-Round Shacket

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Gauchere Tasha wool and cashmere-blend jacket

The Clean Crop

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Vince cropped cotton-blend twill jacket

The Everyday Denim

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Khaite Richard denim jacket

The On- and Off-the-Track Jacket

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Norma Kamali color-block stretch-jersey track jacket

The Work Jacket

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Alex Mill x Quiet Town work jacket

The Summer Fleece

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Tory Burch fleece vest

The Belted Blazer

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Another Tomorrow double-breasted belted organic-linen jacket

The Striped Denim

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Marni tie-detailed striped denim jacket

The Robe Coat

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Ganni belted cotton-blend coat