As we approach the spring season, I’m taking stock of my outerwear collection with this in mind. My closet is filled with puffer jackets and thick wool coats, but I'm missing lighter, equally essential layers to wear when the weather warms.

Spring is filled with days when the only thing you need to keep you comfortable is a lighter layer. Enter, the cropped jacket. From more casual denim and trucker styles to more polished silhouettes, this adds a new level of thoughtfulness to your looks that will make you look put together in seconds. Need I say more?

When it comes to spring dress trends, there are five styles that are very obviously in…and five styles you might find yourself wearing less and less of as the weather starts to warm up. Because with the season just around the corner,