9 Jean Jacket Alternatives to Shake Up Your Summer

The beauty of a blazer is that it’s essentially seasonless and dresses up anything you pair it with. In summer, we love wearing our light-colored toppers with short dresses and skirts, for a vibe that’s very borrowed from the boys.

Easy and breezy—literally. A flowy kimono provides coverage without making you overheat, and looks just as lovely with boyfriend jeans and a T-shirt as it does with a minidress and sandals.

OK, yes, it’s still denim, but a jean vest is way less expected than a full-on jacket. Consider it a chic option for hot days when you want to add a third piece to your look without sweating your butt off.

So damn cool. To keep a tough leather jacket from looking too fall/winter, wear it with an outfit that’s otherwise super-feminine, like this pretty pink midi and ballet-inspired leotard.

Worried a sweatshirt will make you look bulky? Even out your outfit's proportions with a skirt or shorts that show off some leg. (Or tuck in your sweatshirt to help define your waist.)

So sporty, so fun. Just be sure to pair it with a dressy skirt and summer boots combination, so you don’t look like you just came back from SoulCycle.

Sophisticated and streamlined, a vest that hits at mid-thigh elevates your outfit without looking seasonally inappropriate. (Plus, how fab is it over an off-the-shoulder top?)

Note that this guy typically looks best when worn slightly oversize. Pair with shape-defining pieces like a tucked-in tee and denim mini.

Like a blazer, a bomber jacket looks stylish all year round. If you’re trying to add a little height to your frame, opt for a cropped version, which creates the illusion of miles-long legs.