The perfect spring jackets for women

If were going by the meteorological calendar, then yesterday was officially the first day of Spring.Dont worry, your fashion desk isnt about to declare that everything you own is now outré and the only way to celebrate the new (weather) season is to overhaul your wardrobe entirely.In fact, rather helpfully this (fashion) season, designers seem to have been struck by common sense inspiration, flooding the shops with a solution to that trickiest of spring dilemmas - the coat to jacket transition.

Whilst wed never impose a deadline for shedding your cosy woollen coat in favour of something lighter, reaching for the same coat youve been wearing since January can begin to feel a bit wrong, a bit warm and a bit boring as Easter approaches.

Blazé Milano everyday cool and easy wool blazer, £855,Matches

At the same time fashions general shift towards a less minimalist mood means that the jackets arriving in stores now extend far beyond your average beige trench.“The luxe springtime jacket is inspiring everyone to ditch their overcoats and give their wardrobes a lift with something more interesting,” Natalie Kingham, buying director at Matchesfashion.com, tells The Telegraph.“Weve seen an increase in whimsical jackets from Gucci and blazers from Balmain and Saint Laurent selling on the site recently.”

With forecasts for the next few weeks jumping from drizzly and chilly to mild and sunny, there are ways to embrace springs new jazzier jackets which also take into account changeable weather conditions.“Ive spotted a lot of layering of jackets out and about this fashion week which Ive loved,” says Lisa Aiken, retail fashion director at Net-a-Porter.She advises that “a statement bomber with a tailored piece thrown over the shoulders is the perfect way to tackle spring dressing.”And of course, a brilliantly practical excuse for buying two jackets rather than one.

Jonathan Saunders cecily embroidered crepe bomber jacket, £1,495, NET-A-PORTER

Heres our guide to the spring jackets which should be on your radar.

The Light Coat

“I always start the transition from a coat to a jacket with a double faced style,” confides Jaegers creative director, Sheila McKain-Waid.These tend to be throw-on, often reversible jackets with pared back details.“Its lighter in weight, yet still feels warm to the touch for that early Spring chill.”

Camille Charriere, London Fashion Week,21 February 2016 (Rex), double-faced duster coat, £299, Jaeger

The Biker

The biker jacket played an unlikely starring role in the Oscars on Sunday night as Jenny Beavan, the costume designer on Mad Max:Fury Road, collected her statuette wearing a £35 pleather version from Marks and Spencer; a cool antidote to all those gowns.Soften yours for spring by searching out a non-leather or non-black one, like Zaras pillarbox red cotton biker.

Caroline Issa in a red biker jacket, 14 June 2015 (Rex) ,short biker with zip, £49.99, Zara

The Blazer

Theres a bit of a Princess Diana revival in the fashion ether, so a crisp, double-breasted blazer is subtle way to nod to that - Vanessa Bruno, Mango and Sandro all have chic choices.“Blazé Milanos blazers are a modern twist on a sharp classic, ideal with jeans or over a little black dress,” notes Kingham

Sarah Harris out and about during the autum/winter 16 shows, 21 February 2016(Rex),double-breasted cotton blazer, £69.99, Mango

The Bomber

This has proved to be the street-style sets cover-up of choice over fashion month.“I wear my army green Saint Laurent bomber everywhere and with everything, which is what is so genius about it,” says Roberta Benteler, founder and managing director at Avenue 32.“It keeps you warm and dry, but it is also light enough to carry around when the sun makes an appearance.”

Roberta Benteler, 20 February 2016(Rex), speckled jacquard bomber, £65, & Other Stories

The grown up guide to bomber jackets ​The Trench

Spring sees a little experimenting with the classic look of a trench; Mih jeans have a delightfully relaxed denim option while Reisss cream suede belt-up is luxurious but flatteringly draped.If you can hold out until April, then Alexa Chungs forthcoming archive collection for M&S includes a suitably slouchy mannish khaki trench.

Alexa Chung at the launch of her new Marks & Spencer collection "Archive by Alexa Chung", 18 February 2016(Rex) , carmel trench, £395 , Mih

The sleeveless

If you cant bear to be parted from your winter knitwear, then a sleeveless jacket- also known as a vest or a gilet- is a temperature control saviour.Theres also the added bonus that exposed arms and a tendency to look best worn open mean that this style is a handy vehicle for showing off whatevers underneath; now that might be your Bella Freud jumper, in a couple of months it will be a silk tee or printed blouse.Nexts rust-hued belted jacket will complement springs ditsy floral prints while Topshops grey option makes an elegant work outfit paired with wide-legged trousers and a crisp white shirt.

YasminSewell, Paris,4 October 2015(Rex), belted sleeveless jacket, £50,Topshop