If you’re a jacket person like me, deciding what kind of jacket to carry every day is a bit of guessing game. The weather may say 70, but is that a hot and humid 70 or a cool a breezy one? Even when it’s blazing hot, there’s always AC to consider and the unexpected threat of summer rain.
Luckily, I did the dirty work of breaking down the perfect jacket for every temp this season. From comfortably cool weather to hot as hell, here’s your summer jacket guide:
70: 70 is nice, but can still be a bit cool so we say go with a trench coat. You can wear a short sleeve shirt underneath and still be comfortable. Editor’s pick: J. Crew Nolita denim jacket ($89.60, down from $128)
Raining: Sure, you could wear a raincoat, but what happens when it stops raining at 1pm? You don’t want to carry that thing around. So instead, we suggest a lightweight, packable anorak for rainy days this summer. They’ll keep your dry, but you can also toss them in your bag without too much bulk when the rain stops. Editor’s pick: McQ Alexander McQueen Wool-twill bustle jacket ($1,010)
Hot as Hell: Here in NYC, when the temp goes much higher than 80, it’s usually obscenely hot and humid. So when that happens, the only thing you’ll need is a vest. It’s an extra layer of warmth should you need it in AC, but it won’t really make you any hotter when you’re outside. Editor’s pick: what shoes to wear for every temperature, plus
non-leather moto jackets and
anoraks.
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