Layers and warm weather don't necessarily go together, but when you're rocking superlight technical fabrics or traditionally breathable materials like cotton and nylon, the concept of a spring and summer jacket isn't as far fetched as it sounds. After all, for every heat wave or day that the temperature breaks a hundred degrees, you can bet on running into a few surprise summer storms, or breezy nights by the beach or on vacation.
That's why we've styled eight of the best lightweight coats to show you that yes, you can actually wear a jacket when it's hot out. Conveniently for you, many of the ones we've rounded up also pack up into a much, much, smaller pouch size—for those times when another layer is the last thing you need to throw on. So think breezy thoughts and check out How to Wear Jackets When It's Warm Outside.
Photographer: Akiko Higuchi
Stylist: Mitsu Tsuchiya
Groomer: Kiyonori Sudo
Stylist Assistant: Keisuke Yanagita
