Women's mid-season jackets: a guide to the types
Windbreaker, jacket, light down coat or a coat — we break down what suits which weather and how to choose your mid-season layer.
Mid-season is the most capricious weather: chilly in the morning, warm by midday, windy in the evening. A single all-purpose layer rarely copes here, so it helps to know which type of jacket suits which conditions. Let's look at the four main options.
Windbreaker — for warm wind and rain
A lightweight windbreaker works at +12…+18 °C: it shields you from wind and drizzle, folds away easily and doesn't overheat. A great layer for an active day and for travelling.
Jacket — the all-purpose city layer
A mid-season jacket is the most versatile option for +5…+15 °C. The dense fabric holds its shape, and the clean cut pairs with both jeans and trousers. It's the piece you reach for most often.
Light down coat — for the cold edge of mid-season
When the thermometer drops towards 0…+8 °C, a lightweight down coat comes to the rescue — it keeps you warm without the bulk of a winter layer. Handy in late autumn and early spring, when a jacket is no longer enough but winter clothing is still too soon.
How to choose
A quick weather guide:
+12…+18 °C, wind/rain — windbreaker.
+5…+15 °C — jacket.
0…+8 °C — light down coat.
All of these are gathered in the outerwear section — there it's easy to compare silhouettes and pick the right one for your weather.