Women's Plus Size Spring Jackets

About Women's Plus Size Spring Jackets

What makes a jacket a spring jacket? The qualities you’ll most often find in these outerwear garments are lighter weight and lighter colors, especially when compared to winter coats. A spring jacket is designed to keep the cooler air off of you, which comes in handy if you’re wearing a sleeveless or short sleeve top in anticipation of a warm spring day. Because spring weather can be unpredictable, taking a light jacket along is a good idea; you never know when you may need it. Because full-figured women have a good selection of plus size retailers from which to choose, finding this spring staple shouldn’t be too difficult.

Wearing a Spring Jacket

Your spring jacket doesn’t have to coordinate that closely with whatever you’re wearing. After all, you may only carry the jacket with you; you might end up not wearing it at all. Keeping a light jacket in your car is smart. There will be times you didn’t think you needed a jacket, but you’ll wind up somewhere that’s cooler than you expected. Also, some buildings are so air-conditioned that it can be uncomfortable to be caught sleeveless. Having a jacket handy for these occasions will help keep the cold off.

Typically, spring clothing is more casual and carefree than winter duds and spring jackets fit the season in the same way. Depending on your jacket’s style, you can wear it over a dress, jeans, capri pants or shorts.

Where to Find Spring Jackets

These retailers carry women's plus size spring jackets in various styles.

• Generous Fashions
• Junonia
• Avenue
• Lane Bryant
• Jessica London

The Woman’s department of your favorite department store will probably have a selection of lightweight jackets as well.

Styles of Women's Spring Jackets

Jackets are available in a wide range of styles, so finding the perfect jacket for you should be simple. You can find spring jackets in these styles:

• Trench
• A-line
• Swing

You’ll also find a lot of color options. Pastels are available for women who prefer the softer look in spring clothes while bolder colors can satisfy those who like dramatic looks. If you’re wearing a jacket as part of your outfit and not simply as removable outerwear, curvy women should keep these tips in mind when choosing different jacket styles:

• Trench: Trench coats look very classy when paired with slacks and heels. Because spring tops may be sleeveless, a jacket is a good accessory to have for keeping arms warm. Trench jackets are available in long and shorter lengths; the short length jacket is better suited for springtime fashion. You’ll find trench jackets in many colors, so don’t think you have to stick with the basic, traditional tan. This is a style that works well with any age group.
• A-line: An A-line jacket in a lightweight fabric works with pants or skirts, but whichever bottom you choose, it should be fitted and not voluminous. Because the A-line already drapes away from the body to some degree, for optimal balance, your slacks or skirt should fit close to the body.
• Swing: Again, this is a jacket that is roomy, so to avoid a tent-like overall appearance, make sure your bottoms are well-tailored and closely fitting.

For any jacket you wear, a satiny fabric will be dressier while denim or cotton is prefect for more casual options. A spring jacket is a great accessory for a season when it can be both warm and cool in the same day.