Sporty, Unexpected, and Unquestionably Cool—The Outerwear Trend That Will Supercharge Your Spring Wardrobe

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Two women in Miu Miu track jackets.

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There are plenty of jacket trends to get excited about this season, but none feel as fresh, cool, and unexpected as the sporty jacket. Yes, the toppers that dominated on the spring/summer 2025 runways seemed to be ripped straight from the world of sports—offering the perfect combination of functionality and style. Think windbreakers, anoraks, track jackets, soft shells, and zip-ups styled with everything from delicate dresses to chic tailoring, giving us a fresh perspective for our spring styling.

At Miu Miu, colorful track jackets took the spotlight—layered over button-down shirts and contrasted with pleated midis. At Prada, bright anoraks were paired with shiny silver dresses, and at Gucci, simple yet striking olive-green funnel-neck zip-ups reigned supreme. Other designers such as The Row, Ferragamo, and Burberry backed the trend, solidifying the sporty jacket's status as the It piece to shop this spring. Who doesn't love a comfy way to be on-trend?

If you want to supercharge your spring wardrobe, then keep scrolling below as we share some of our favorite jackets that exude a sporty sensibility and to see how fashion people have been styling theirs this season so far.

Sporty Jackets on the Runway

Woman on Miu Miu runway in anorak and sweater.

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight/Miu Miu)

Woman in track jacket and white dress.

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight/Miu Miu)

Women in yellow rain coat and silver dress.

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight/Prada)

Woman in zip-up jacket and shorts.

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight/Gucci)

Woman in black technical jacket and white pants.

(Image credit: Courtesy of The Row)

Sporty Jackets on the Fashion Set

Woman in green sporty jacket and miniskirt.

(Image credit: @hoskelsa)

Woman in black technical jacket and jeans.

(Image credit: @nlmarilyn)

Woman in track jacket and pleated skirt.

(Image credit: Getty Images)

Woman in white technical jacket.

(Image credit: @deborabrosa)

Woman in gray sporty jacket, striped t-shirt, and skirt.

(Image credit: @emilisindlev)

Woman in white technical jacket.

(Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight)

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Judith Jones
Judith Jones
Associate Shopping Director

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.

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