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The shacket might be the most versatile piece of clothing in your closet. Thicker than a button-down and lighter than a coat, it makes a great mid-layer for resort days and can be a stand-alone piece during shoulder season’s awkward weather when it’s too warm for a puffy but too cold to venture out without a layer. We scoured the internet and picked the best looking and most versatile shirt jackets for spring.
The Maritime looks and feels like a classic thanks to the use of Italian lambswool (blended with nylon for durability), which is both warm and water resistant. It’s thinner than some of the jackets on this list, but still heavy enough to stand alone on a spring day.
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Flylow took your favorite flannel and boosted it with 40 grams of synthetic insulation. It’s super soft, super comfy, and now super warm.
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Nau’s version of the shirt jacket isn’t cheap, but we’re smitten with how they took a work shirt and turned it into a performance beast, with 700-fill goose down and a durable water repellent finish.
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Puffy shirt jackets have become ubiquitous, but Rab’s version stands out from the crowd thanks to the slim cut and western-inspired details in the buttons and pockets. The Downtime also has technical chops as it's stuffed with 650-fill down and coated with a DWR finish.
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Sometimes you just want to drink whiskey and chop wood. Enter the Stilson, a blend of nylon and thick performance wool with a woven poly liner for silky comfort. You could opt for a more muted gray color, but we say go for the red checkered pattern.
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