Never underestimate how fickle spring weather can be. One day it can be sunny and 60 degrees, the next it's pouring rain and barely hitting the top 40s. So you need to be prepared. Masters at stylishly dressing for any eventuality, the street style set has a solution for battling the season's unpredictable climate. Wearing technical jackets as tops.
When you really think about it, it totally makes sense. The jackets are designed to perform in any condition, from cold temperatures to wet weather. Normally, people sport them on top of something else. Like a shirt or a dress. Although sometimes all those extra layers can trigger sweating when it's decently warm out. Plus, this "outerwear" category, which includes windbreakers, track jackets, parkas and utility silhouettes, features pieces designed to stand out. Hence all of the cool colors and patterns.
A high portion even come with matching technical pants. If you're sticking strictly to the street style way of thinking, skip any coordinating item. If they come as a set, just plan on flaunting the bottoms styled with something else in your wardrobe. Another decision you'll have to make is whether or not to tuck the jacket in as several showgoers demonstrated.
Keep reading to track down the top technical jackets to rock as tops this season.
Miu Miu Technical Silk Zipper Blouson Jacket in Blue/Amarena Red, $4,000 at Miu Miu
Zara Colorblock Short Jacket, $49.90 at Zara
Moncler Hemar Windbreaker Jacket, $1,390 at Saks
Martine Rose Shrunken Track Jacket, $568 at EMURJ
Staud Gondola Jacket Jungle, $345 at Staud
Burberry Cropped Nylon Jacket in Salt, $1,350 at Burberry
The Frankie Shop Helsta Utility Jacket in Black, $299 at The Frankie Shop
Self-Portrait Technical Jacket, $425 at Mytheresa
Pixie Market Color-Block Track Jacket, $30 at Pixie Market
HERNO Techno Taffeta Jacket in Ivory, $795 at HERNO
Acne Studios Khaki Windbreaker Bomber Jacket, $1,000 at SSENSE
Adidas by Stella McCartney Track Top in Desert Sand-Smc/Active Red, $190 at Adidas
Zara Jacket With Contrasting Stripes, $49.90 at Zara
Canada Goose Kaslo Cropped Jacket White Label in Twilight Magenta, $650 at Canada Goose
COS Technical Hooded Parka Jacket in Navy, $150 at COS
Loewe x On Storm Technical Jacket, $1,300 at Mytheresa
P.E Nation Man Down Hooded Spray Jacket, $195 at Urban Outfitters
MISBHV Monogram Nylon Windbreaker, $450 at MISBHV
Gucci GG Web Stripe Jersey Technical Jacket, $2,980 at Mytheresa
Athleta Dawn 1/2 Zip Popover in Redwood, $99.99 at Athleta
Prada Re-Nylon Rain Jacket, $2,150 at Farfetch
FP Movement Rain and Shine Jacket in Nordic Trail, $168 at Free People
Moncler Black Auxonne Windbreaker Jacket, $1,380 at SSENSE
Zara Contrast Piping Bomber Jacket, $49.90 at Zara
Mango Oversized Parka With Zipper, $129.99 at Mango
The Frankie Shop Carlisle Light Jacket in Black, $225 at The Frankie Shop
BDG Casey Cropped Windbreaker Jacket in Plaid, $59 at Urban Outfitters
