5 OF THE BEST SUMMER JACKETS FOR MEN

We’re all dreaming of bright blue skies, but UK summers can be... unpredictable. Don't get caught out this season – instead, invest in one of the best summer jackets for men. We've got wardrobe staples like denim jackets and gilets, rain-beating waterproofs and track tops for chillier evenings. Keep scrolling for the full list and some helpful tips on how to style them.

There are few lightweight layers more suited to tricky summer conditions than a classic denim jacket. For a nostalgic look, grab one from streetwear legends like Tommy Hilfiger or Carhartt WIP. Complete the 'fit with baggy jeans, a fresh white T-shirt and layered jewellery. Alternatively, we're embracing double denim: if it's good enough for James Dean, it's certainly good enough for us.

Track jackets could be the most versatile styles out of our entire lineup: they lend themselves to layering so well and a flexible jersey version will slip easily under your denim jacket or shacket on a chilly evening. You can't get more iconic than an adidas Firebird style, but if the three stripes don't call to you, go for a British heritage brand like Fred Perry instead.

Would any selection of men’s light jackets be complete without a gilet? These beauts have long been a staple of streetwear looks and Dickies is one of the biggest names in the game. Style yours with a T-shirt and your fave cap, and if it's a little chillier, mix in your favourite sweatshirt or hoodie, just like the Arket combo above.

If gilets are the hero of the streetwear look, the shacket is the workwear equivalent. We love shackets with baggy, washed-out denim, but it's possible to give yours a sportier update, too, with the addition of tailored joggers and your favourite trainers. Remember, they're the perfect holiday layer – they look great with shorts and instantly smarten up a beach-to-bar 'fit.

Unfortunately, rain is very much a part of the great British summer, but that doesn't mean your look needs to suffer. Enter: RAINS, the Danish brand that makes lightweight waterproof jackets in loads of tonal hues. Wondering how to style a summer jacket like this? The green option above looks good with everything from wide-leg trousers to logo-heavy joggers. Oh, and if you're into the full gorpcore look, any waterproof jacket in adidas' Terrex range is a great shout – it's the outdoorsy side of the 3-Stripe family.