Dressing for spring can be tricky. With temperatures constantly fluctuating, it’s not always clear what pieces are worth investing in for the season, but the answer is simple: Transitional outerwear. To combat the ups, downs, and everything in between, we went straight to our favorite stylish celebrities for inspiration—and the results are effortlessly chic. From classic trench coats to sporty jackets styled with all of spring’s best wardrobe essentials, we’ve outlined the best celeb transitional outerwear outfits that feel fresh, on-trend, and actually wearable.
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Fashion Month took us all over the globe, where weather patterns were seemingly different in every city. It was leather weather in Milan, where Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon donned a black button-front jacket in buttery nappa with a simple white T-shirt and black jeans. Bella Hadid followed suit, while also making appearances in the Italian city of design, styling a brown suede jacket with straight-leg denim and pointy boots, leaning into her now-infamous cowgirl-with-a-twist aesthetic.
Alexa Chung doubled up on jackets in Paris, styling a classic Mac trench coat in khaki over a navy nylon bomber, V-neck sweater, and white button-down shirt for a masterclass in layering. Back in California, Kendall Jenner sported a lightweight funnel-neck jacket with capri pants and a heeled thong sandal—exactly what we want to wear as the temperatures rise. And just this week, we saw Zoë Kravitz facing the irregular weather patterns in New York, with a black car coat, pale yellow T-shirt, and grey jeans (one of spring’s biggest denim trends we’ve had our eyes on). Adding in signature accessories—including those soft leather black ballet flats from The Row, a ball cap, and an oversized suede tote—we’re itching to recreate this one, asap.
Wherever your home base may be (or where you’ll be traveling to this spring), these fresh ideas work in every climate. Ahead, the best transitional outerwear outfits, inspired by our favorite celebrities.
The Black Car Coat
Transition from winter to spring the Zoë Kravitz way. To face irregular weather patterns in New York, she chose a black car coat, styled over a pale yellow T-shirt and light grey jeans (one of spring’s biggest denim trends). High-vamp black ballet flats from the Row, a ball cap, and an oversized suede tote are natural add-ons, while the pop of red beaded necklace totally caught us by surprise. Expect to see more color in minimalist wardrobes this spring!
The Leather Button-Front
It was leather weather in Milan, where Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon donned a black button-front jacket in buttery nappa with a simple white T-shirt and black jeans. Heeled boots, a simple leather belt, and oversized sunglasses (the actress can’t stop wearing these from Khaite x Oliver Peoples) polish things off with CBK-coded flair. If you want to look downright effortless, this outfit is a no-brainer.
The Nylon Bomber
Alexa Chung doubled up on jackets in Paris, styling a classic Mac trench coat in khaki over a navy nylon bomber. Adding even more layers underneath, including a V-neck sweater and white button-down shirt, she proved when it comes to transitional layering, the more the merrier! Additions, such as updated chino pants and chunky square-toe boots, round out the utility-meets-workwear vibes perfectly.
The Suede Topper
Bella Hadid relied on familiar mainstays, between walking the runways and making appearances at Milan and Paris Fashion Week. She opted for a brown suede jacket from Prada to go with her black straight-leg jeans and pointy boots, riffing on her now-infamous cowgirl-with-a-twist aesthetic. Smart and subtle accessories, such as a leather belt and oversized sunglasses, finish things off the supermodel-approved way.
The Funnel-Neck Jacket
Kendall Jenner sported a lightweight funnel-neck jacket for springtime in California—it’s an outwear trend that also made serious waves with the street style set during Fashion Month. Pairing hers with black capri pants and heeled thong sandals, if you’re looking for a blueprint in easy method dressing for everyday, this is it. We can’t wait to follow the supermodel’s lead as the temperatures keep rising.
The Sporty Windbreaker
Tessa Thompson attended the Tory Burch show during NYFW in a transitional outerwear look that had us excited to embrace spring’s mode sportif trend. Adding in color with a windbreaker-style jacket in vibrant yellow, her otherwise neutral denim skirt and cropped polo top get an expected pop. High-voltage accessories, like the bright green Pierced pumps from the brand and modernist silver earrings, bring these individual pieces together in a very contemporary way.
The Oversized Blazer
Prep school standbys were seen across the runways for spring 2026, and are now trickling into transitional outerwear looks, with the help of a major wardrobe hero piece. Rihanna wore her oversized navy blazer while out and about in Los Angeles, styling it with a white T-shirt and baggy jeans—essentially, the easy off-duty uniform that we’re investing in for spring. Leather loafers, a chain pendant necklace, and designer sunnies keep things current—the Rih way.
