The humble jacket is an absolute must have for your Spring/Summer wardrobe and comes in a variety of styles to complement this season’s biggest styles!

Yes, now that the weather has turned from grey and dismal into something resembling spring time it’s now time to ditch the bulky winter coat and opt for a lighter jacket instead.

Jackets are a great cover up for when the sun goes down and keeping out the chilly evening air and are good for carrying around on nights out rather than trying to lug around a big winter coat!

So what are the hottest styles for Spring/Summer 2011? There are quite a few choices if you want to be on trend for the summer season.

Last year was all about the hard military lines but this season sees some softer styles to choose from. Why not opt for a soft leather brown jacket? They’re a great option for spring especially and leather is something that lasts a long time, so it’s a great investment piece. For an edgier style you could also choose to try a motorcycle style jacket – the zips and detailing offer a more alternative look.

Brights are also a big trend for Spring/Summer 2011. So if you want to be bang on trend and stand out from the crowd then this can be a great trend to follow. Think vibrant 70s style and you will be right on track! Eye popping colours to watch out for include poppy red, banana yellow and cobalt blue.

If you want something for a night out then blazers are always a good option – effortlessly smart and stylish and go with just about anything, a blazer is a brilliant wardrobe staple. If you want something a little different then why not opt for a pinstripe version or one in a brighter colour.

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