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The Best Summer Jackets to Invest in Now

25 June 2026

Words by: Esther Achara. Design by: Melanie Makariou.

Anyone who’s called the States home for over a year knows that Fall isn’t the only season when a jacket is a prerequisite to being properly dressed. With every office from New York to Texas with its AC cranked up to ungodly levels, summer work-ready outfits aren’t considered complete without a mid-weight cover-up to complete the look.

To that end, we’ve decoded the best jackets to throw over your arm on the commute and across your shoulders at your desk, that won’t mismatch with your smart-casual getups. From fluid alabaster blazers and cropped tweed jackets to sculptural cotton coverups and artful denim designs, below lies proof there’s a breeze-busting option for every AC-bound summery look.

The Summer Suit

If your office is casual enough for denim, these crisp white Bermudas make for a surprisingly polished option. Consider wearing yours with an airy shirt and throw an oversized blazer on top when you find yourself in rooms where the temperature dips. A snake-print belt that picks up the brown tones of your shirt will tie the look together. A sleek pair of brown suede heels will offer an elevated finish.

An Airy Take on Tailoring

A classic tweed jacket might read as a cool-weather option at first, but step inside most offices and it soon becomes clear that’s exactly what you need. This cropped Heritage jacket was crafted in collaboration with British tweed makers Linton Tweeds, who wove a subtle metallic sheen into its classic houndstooth pattern. While it’s perfect with wide-leg tailored pants, it’s equally elegant with tailored jeans, should the dress code allow it. Finish with a caged heel to contrast traditional with modern, craft with innovation.

Summer’s Matching Set

A makeshift matching set offers the most versatile dressing options at this time of year, not only for the office, but anywhere that requires a little extra effort. Pairing our cleverly crease-less linen maxi shirt with a cropped cotton twill jacket designed with artfully sculptural sleeves will translate from the boardroom to a baby shower, or an al fresco client-led dinner. A boxy white t-shirt adds some much-needed lightness while a sleek pair of patterned shoes adds a touch of playful elegance.

For Those Smart-Casual Days

Most people have a blue denim jacket in their repertoire, which is a perfect addition at this time of year. However, this modern black collarless version, is a more flattering and polished option that holds up the same idea. Finished with the subtle coolness of a distressed brown fringed trim at the collar, cuffs and hem this Italian cotton coverup is satisfyingly soft and works from the working week to the weekend. Keep all accessories to the same darker tones and then play off them with a contrasting white dress for a look that works across dress codes with ease.

How to Warm Up a Dress

It’s hot, and you’re heading to the office, so a polished dress makes perfect sense…in theory. But what happens if you step inside your cubicle and feel that unwanted breeze on your skin? Our textured, striped bomber is the outfit-saver that’ll step into the sartorial gap. Pairing this subtle graphic stripe with a pretty tulip print offers a subtle mix of prints that makes summer dressing fun. And while the AC temperature might be out of your control, the double-zip fastening on our Italian twill linen jacket lets you direct the amount of coverage you need from neck to waist.

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