The New Rules for Wearing a Jacket in Summer

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Under a strong summer sun, the jacket is not the first thing that comes to mind — and yet.
Today it stands out as a true style statement, even in the middle of summer. Gone is the purely functional piece, replaced by a new way of wearing it: more conscious, more controlled, and decidedly fashionable. Let’s decode the new rules that make the jacket a summer essential.

Reassessing the Jacket: From Functional Piece to Summer Statement

Long relegated to mid-season, the jacket is making a comeback on the summer stage, reimagined by fashion houses and embraced by the most cutting-edge silhouettes. On the spring-summer 2025 runways, it appears in crinkled linen, adopts oversized cuts, or reinvents itself in deliberately deconstructed versions. Worn over a second-skin dress or a silk tank top, it structures the silhouette while adding an immediately more assertive look.

Choosing the Right Cut: Oversized, Cropped, or Fluid?

The secret lies in the right cut. Oversized for an assertive fashion effect, cropped to energize a long fluid dress, or fitted for a more city look. Sleeveless jackets or technical fabric blazers charm with their lightness, while washed linen remains a must-have.
Among the most relevant models this season, the BZB women’s jacket fits into this trend, with a youthful, structured approach that is easy to pair with summer pieces.

Playing with Materials: Breathability, Texture, and Contrast

In summer, the material takes precedence. Linen, blended cotton, tencel, or even certain technical linens combine breathability and elegance. The idea? Create contrast without excess: a textured jacket over a monochrome outfit, a raw canvas blazer over a satin dress. The colors also provide their nuance: sandy beige, ecru, muted khaki, or mineral blue. Soft yet assertive hues, in line with the spirit of summer tailoring.

Summer Layering: Mastering Volumes with Precision

Summer temperatures do not prohibit layering — as long as you master the lightness. A bias-cut slip dress pairs perfectly with an oversized linen jacket, while structured shorts find their balance with a fluid blazer. The trick lies in the play of proportions and the combination of opposing materials: rigid and silky, dry and fluid. To lighten the silhouette, one favors natural tones and a streamlined line.

When and Where to Wear It: Day Jackets, Evening Jackets

The summer jacket adapts to different moments of the day. In the morning, it complements a professional look over a minimalist jumpsuit. During the day, it can be thrown over the shoulders of a poplin dress. In the evening, it becomes almost a jewel: worn over an organza top or palazzo pants, it effortlessly completes a rooftop outfit. The key? Bet on a versatile piece, capable of transitioning from the office to the after-party without dissonance.

The summer jacket is no longer an oxymoron, but a signature. Through new cuts, materials, and combinations, it asserts a style vision that is both lucid and confident. More than just a functional addition, it becomes the element that balances and affirms a silhouette. A piece to reconsider, definitely.