There’s something about the arrival of spring that forces me, a neutral palette connoisseur, to rethink my wardrobe and inject some color into it. For me, the easiest way to do this is with a jacket.
Luckily for me, designers agree. While black and deep burgundy hues dominated the autumn/winter runways, naturally, the spring/summer runways featured opposing counterparts leaning into brighter colors and softer pastel palettes. Olive green in particular has caught my attention this year – I can’t stop thinking about the Bottega Veneta trench coat – and we’ve also seen the return of the much-loved butter yellow in the form of a stunning bomber jacket on the Loewe catwalk.
On the high street, it’s a similar story. This means it couldn’t be easier to take advantage of the jacket color trends of the year, no matter what your budget. Scroll through to see the spring jacket color trends for 2026 and then shop the best for each shade.
Spring jacket color trends to note for 2026:
1. Cobalt Blue
(Image credit: Fendi)
Style Notes: When it comes to spring/summer wardrobes, blue plays an important role and this cobalt iteration feels like a refreshing, welcome change to the usual colors we usually see. This Fendi blazer has well and truly put the color on my radar and it’s one that instantly injects some color into your style.
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2. Olive green
(Image credit: Bottega Veneta)
Style Notes: Olive green has been a favorite of mine for a long time, although I don’t actually own anything in this color. A jacket is a great way to bring color into your wardrobe and this will allow me to see how much I get wear with olive green before investing in more pieces.
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3. Chocolate Brown
(Image credit: Boss)
Style Notes: Chocolate brown is a color that appeals to my minimalist, neutral-loving heart. It’s such a versatile, inter-seasonal option that can be styled with many other colors and instantly elevate an outfit for a timeless, classic finish. From suede to leather, there’s a range of styles that deliver elegance.
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4. white
(Image credit: Givenchy)
Style Notes: White and spring/summer cabinets go together. It’s such a crisp, fresh color and instantly makes any outfit look brighter and more put together. I’d style it with a poplin skirt, or opt for white jeans for an all-white look, then take it with me into summer and wear it over a floaty dress.
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5. Butter Yellow
(Image credit: Loewe)
Style Notes: While yellow has a reputation for being a difficult color to wear, the more pastel shade of butter yellow is much easier to wear. Its soft shade gives it the versatility to be styled with a variety of outfits and we predict it will be as big as last year. It brings a fresh, sophisticated feel to any look.
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6. sand
(Image credit: Hermes)
Style Notes: Sand Jacket is my favorite – I have had one for the past few years and it becomes my favorite as spring approaches. Worn with blue, black or white jeans, layered over a skirt or dress, this is such a versatile style that it’s easy to slip into your existing wardrobe.
