For the fashion conscious, jackets are the favorite outerwear. Unlike bulky winter coats, lighter, springtime jackets don't cover up the outfit underneath—instead these pieces are part of the ensemble. Here, we've made a few suggestions that will make your warm-weather outfits even more outstanding.

Sunny Shroud

by Jennifer Merritt

Be a standout in this sun-colored jacket—a new and trendy twist on the traditional (and unfashionable) bright yellow rain parka.

ELLE short parka in Lemon Curry, $50; Kohls.com

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