Fashion

The Freshest Spring Coats & Jackets

Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With neo-fifties cocoons and translucent trenches and pretty coats all in a row

Styling by Corey Ng April 16, 2013

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This season, rather unexpectedly, the most exciting garments, are light, outfit-making coats. We cover the ground, beginning with the prettiest varietal: updates of the 1950s, from swingy car to cocoon to clutch coats—updated in denim, leather or semi-transparent organza.

Left: Miu Miu coat and dress. West Elm Market apron, $15. Berman & Co. boots (worn throughout). Middle: Miu Miu coat. 3.1 Phillip Lim dress. Berman & Co. boots (worn throughout). Right: Nina Ricci coat.