
Pastel pink is quintessential spring 2017. By Malene Birger’s stretch-twill coat’s slightly loose shape drapes elegantly over the body. Satin lining. $895, netaporter.com.

This Weekend Max Mara Regazza dandelion-yellow coat is as pretty and cheery-looking as a freshly painted Easter egg. $875, matchesfashion.com.

It’s hard to go astray with a tailored trench coat. $245 at Massimo Dutti, 1220 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington DC, and massimodutti.com.

From Italian line Aspesi, a nylon taffeta collar-less long cocoon jacket will get you noticed — in a good way. $325, annmashburn.com and Ann Mashburn, 3251 Prospect Street NW, Washington DC.

Pop the collar in Madewell’s version of a classic trench. Reduced from $138 to $98.50, madewell.com and see the site for stores in DC, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Cropped-sleeve, body-hugging moto jacket from Rebecca Taylor in versatile army green. $950, nordstrom.com.

Uniqlo’s lightweight but warm down jacket feels and looks as easy to wear as a cardigan. $59.90, uniqlo.com and Uniqlo stores at Tysons Corner, McLean, Virginia, and 1608 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

Old-school hooded windbreaker gets an update with a camo print. $69.90, zara.com and Zara, 1238 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington DC, and 1715-17 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.

& Other Stories’ denim jacket gets new life with embroidery and a ruffle front. $115, stories.com/us. Also at & Other Stories, 3241 M Street NW, Washington DC.

Carhartt Work In Progress (WIP), a spinoff of the trad workwear company, redesigns the denim jacket with an unfinished hem and a longer length. $168, asos.com.

In-between days call for a heavier twill like in this peacoat. $118, jcrew.com. See site for J. Crew stores in DC, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
I remember when my sisters and I were little, my grandfather bought us new spring coats every year. I have no idea what that tradition sprang from, but it is a lovely memory. Now I still can’t see retiring my long down coat any time soon. Though I sure am getting tired of wearing it every day.
Likewise. Sooo tired of it at this point. Maybe next week …