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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

6 Coat & Jacket Trends You’ll See Everywhere This Spring

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It’s always refreshing to ditch the heavy layers in favor of a lighter spring wardrobe. Although warmer temperatures offer us a respite from the winter cold, we still do need some coverage in some form or other. From potential longer walks and city breaks, to—dare we say it—eating al fresco, the requirement for an appropriately light coat or jacket is suddenly here.

With inspiration from fashion week street style and the spring/summer 2024 runways, this season’s outerwear trends are excitingly versatile and practical, too. Spring is a time for new beginnings after all, and while that doesn’t necessarily mean buying something new, it can be an opportunity to switch things up. Whether you’re looking to shop secondhand, do a clothing swap with friends, or invest in a new spring layer that will last you multiple seasons, we’ve rounded up six of spring 2024’s best coat and jacket trends.

From cropped trench coats to vintage-inspired bomber jackets and belted blazers, scroll on to discover your new favorite spring piece.

Spring 2024 Outerwear Trend: Faux Leather Bomber Jacket

A bomber jacket is like a puffer for spring: cozy and practical, with endless styles to choose from. For anyone who favors a vintage aesthetic, a faux leather bomber jacket is the ultimate cool-girl layer — take Gigi Hadid’s oversized leather shacket for instance. The best part about this silhouette is that it can easily be found in secondhand and vintage shops, too. Whether old or new, a leather bomber jacket is a surefire investment for *many* springs to come.

Spring 2024 Outerwear Trend: Belted Blazer

A belt can transform any outfit into a polished look, and this spring, belted blazers will have us all lookin’ like we have our shit together (even if we don’t). Thanks to the corp-core trend, which merges the formal workwear of pre-pandemic days with more casual, laid-back vibes, blazers are just as perfect for weekend brunches as they are for office days. Opt between an oversized blazer with a built-in belt, a more fitted style that can be worn as a top rather than a jacket, or adding a belt to a blazer you already own (the latter being a tip straight from last month’s runways).

Spring 2024 Outerwear Trend: Cropped Trench Coat

The spring/summer 2024 runways were filled with all kinds of trench coats, including various cropped lengths. From Burberry’s innovative zip-away trench that transforms from full-length to cropped to Eudon Choi’s tailored hip-length trench, this long-time spring staple is getting the cropped treatment on the high street, too. Still perfect for cool breezes and spring showers, this trendy take on the traditional silhouette is a capsule wardrobe-owner’s dream.

Spring 2024 Outerwear Trend: Western Fringe

While we can’t credit Beyonce and her new country album for the entire Western fashion craze (although we sure will try), the Beyhive’s influence definitely plays a part in it. From double denim ‘fits to statement cowboy boots, fringed jackets are spring’s newest Western-inspired aesthetic. FYI: you won’t need a lasso or even a horse to pull this off: just pair it with jeans, a midi skirt or dress, and your favorite pair of boots.

Spring 2024 Outerwear Trend: Country Coat

If trends like athleisure and gorpcore have taught us anything, it’s that the primary function of a garment need not always apply. Country coats, from waxed jackets to longline waterproof coats, will not only protect you from the spring elements: but they are also a great throw-on-and-go layer for quick errands and casual plans.

Spring 2024 Outerwear Trend: Boucle Jacket

The return of the bouclé jacket will bring big Parisian vibes to your wardrobe this season. Somewhere between a cardigan and blazer, this vintage-style layer is a lot more versatile than it may seem. While you can totally wear it with a matching separate for those Jackie Kennedy vibes, a cropped bouclé jacket also pairs well with trousers, baggy jeans or a midi skirt. You may even want to throw on a pair of sneakers with it for a high-low ‘fit.

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It’s been over a decade since style blogger Gabi Gregg (Gabi Fresh) posted her first #fatkini post and became the unofficial queen of plus-size swimwear. From the ultra high-waisted galaxy print bikini, that was the star of her first swim collab with Swimsuits for All in 2013 (which I have in my collection to this day), to her last swim collaboration with Eloquii in 2023, Gregg’s swimwear designs have developed a cult following from the plus fashion community. Get ready for the formal coronation because, this month, Gregg struck out on her own with a new swim label Villa Fresca that offers sizes 4 to 32.

“I’m super grateful to have worked with some amazing brands in the past — many of which gave me a lot of creative freedom — and I’m sure I’ll have more partners in the future, but I wanted something of my own as well,” Gregg tells Refinery29. “I was ready to have full creative control over everything from the product design to the campaigns, branding, and website.”

That freedom translated into a chic line of swimwear and resort wear, full of the vibrant colors and bold details Gregg has come to be known for and the types of styles that can be hard (if not impossible) to find in plus sizes (see this skimpy beaded string bikini). “I know that I am not reinventing the wheel, but my goal is always to innovate in small ways and bring exciting designs to life, especially to customers who may not have had them available in their size before,” says Gregg. “Good design or style transcends size. I think when something is cute, it’s cute, and doesn’t need to be relegated to specific sizes.”

As someone who has been an avid shopper of Gregg’s collabs since the first one — I have at least one suit from every year of the last decade — I was beyond excited to shop Villa Fresca. Unsurprisingly, I was not alone in that sentiment, and many sizes sold out almost immediately upon launch, including many of my favorite designs, like this gorgeous hardware-detail marble print one-piece. There has since been a restock of some sizes, but they are already going fast, so don’t wait if you see something you love. To help you in shopping, ahead, my fit and sizing review:

Villa Fresca Venus Draped Bikini

As someone who typically goes for swimwear with less coverage, I wasn’t sure if this modernized update on the tankini was going to be my style, but the promise of support from the underwire and structured cups convinced me. Once I got the suit in my hands, I was even more excited: The rich teal hue is stunning in person, and the draped fabric looks luxe. I also loved that the swim top is customizable, so you can easily adjust the level of coverage. You can wear it like I did above, with less cleavage and torso exposed. If you want something a little sexier though, you can drape the top to show the structured cup detail underneath (as seen here). I’ve even seen people tuck the fabric under the bust to create a classic bikini look.

I tried on two sizes (18/20 G/H and 22/24 G/H) in this top as I generally have to go up a size in swimwear to accommodate my full bust. I was pleasantly surprised that the smaller one fit perfectly and offered ample support (the other option was too large). Having true-to-size cup sizing is a testament to the importance of having someone who understands the nuances of plus sizing in charge. For the matching bottoms, the bigger size (22/24) fit more comfortably; size 18/20 worked as well, but I always prefer a looser fit in my swim bottoms. If you are between sizes and have a belly, I recommend sizing up as well.

Villa Fresca Bliss One-Piece Swimsuit

This ring-detail monokini caught my eye immediately once Gregg started teasing Villa Fresca on social media. The saturated fuschia purple, the slight metallic sheen to the fabric, the fun cut-outs — it all felt very true to my personal style. Based on the sizing reviews Gregg shared on her Instagram Stories, I decided to size up to 22/24 in this one, and that turned out to be the right call. Unsurprisingly (since this is not a cup-sized option), this suit has less space in the bust area, so I think the 18/20 would have been a bit too snug in the chest for me. The bottom part of the suit also fit comfortably.

This monokini suit felt supportive and secure on. After taking photos, I took this one for a swim and never felt in danger of anything shifting or falling out. Both this and the Venus bikini do have removable straps, in case you prefer a strapless silhouette, but I don’t expect I’ll utilize that feature myself (something I imagine fellow full-bust shoppers will understand!).

Overall, I am very impressed with the cut, fit, and quality of the Villa Fresca brand, and will absolutely be adding more pieces to my collection.

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14 Top-Reviewed Breezy Linen Dresses For Spring & Beyond

When it comes to spring and summer fabrics, linen is a bonafide MVP. The flax-derived material is lightweight, natural, airy, and perfectly suited for muggy weather. Linen actually pulls away from sweaty skin rather than sticking to it — a unicorn fabric when it comes to summer apparel. The cons, of course, are that linen summer dresses can often be a bit rougher than say, cotton, prone to wrinkles, and expensive.

But, fear not — for this edition of Hype Machine, we found 14 highly rated linen (or linen-blend) dresses that are actually stylish, affordable, soft, and breathable for stuffy humid days. Best of all, these breezy summer dresses are all recommended by real customers revamping their work attire, planning summer vacation outfits, or simply figuring out how to navigate their seasonal wardrobe to survive in triple-digit-pushing temps. Now, it's time to join their ranks and get yourself some of the best linen dresses that you, too, will whisk around in all season long.

Welcome to Hype Machine, our hit-list of the top reviewed products across the web — according to a crowd of die-hard shoppers. Call this your 4-star-and-up only club, with entry granted by our devoted-to-the-goods shop editors.

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