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The 14 Best Light Jackets According to Menswear Experts

Next in our shopping series, Bloomberg Pursuits’ panel of style specialists solve the core concern of appropriate outerwear.

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The changing seasons present their own unique challenges, especially when it comes to dressing. Days can be hot by midmorning and chilly by late afternoon, and everything else in between. Consider a lightweight jacket your best defense.

When looking for a transitional jacket, you’ll want something substantial but not cumbersome, stylish yet versatile, and up to the challenge of battling errant wind or wet. Here are 14 options as selected by our network of fashion experts, stylish fellas who’ve considered the nuance of appropriate outerwear to handle whatever wacky weather lies ahead.