The in-between edit: transitional toppers

Plus some fresh budget-friendly finds to peruse this week!

Mar 23, 2026

I don't want to jinx myself, but I feel like we may have gotten past the worst of winter here! While the forecast still looks a little all over the place, we're starting to see temps in the 60s a couple times a week... which is definitely promising! This weekend we had some truly perfect weather, with sunny skies and temps in the high 50s, low 60s - I spent both days exploring the East Village and Lower East Side with friends, and it felt unbelievable to swap my heavier coats for lighter fare. On Saturday I wore this Nour Hammour leather trench that I scored on sale during Cyber Week, and on Sunday I styled this Wiggy Kit utility jacket over my recent Guest in Residence acquisition!

The leather trench was something I'd had my eye on for months, because I thought it would be a city-friendly transitional topper for those in-between weather moments. In terms of other transitional toppers, I've got a couple of solid quilted jackets and my MANGO trench - all of which serve different purposes and I style in a variety of ways. I'd say the quilted jackets are the most casual of the three categories, and while the neutral trench is more versatile, it's also pretty lightweight and not the best for chillier days. I'm not sure I would have been warm enough in it on Saturday! This leather trench is a good balance of the two, because it has a similar level of warmth as a quilted jacket, but is slightly more elevated and could certainly be styled day-to-night like the neutral trench. All of that to say, I'm glad I have a variety because this kind of in-between weather happens a lot in New York City!

What a fabulous color this is!
This Sezane jacket is so cozy and cute!
Make a statement this season in this printed organza trench!
This oversized green utility jacket is SO chic! I love how they’ve styled it over a button-down shirt.
This light blue barn jacket is an upgrade from the usual styles you see!
Combine the benefits of my neutral trench and my leather trench with this Nour Hammour style!
This cropped trench is great if you’re on a budget - love the faux leather collar!
This suede coat is so elegant and on sale!
I adore the silhouette of this casual jacket!
This is absolutely effortless.
This quilted jacket is on sale for a wonderful price and is a useful neutral!
This Anine Bing jacket looks like a less expensive version of the jacket I featured in last year’s Spring Capsule! While we’re on the topic, don’t miss the new one I put out a few weeks ago!
Speaking of this season’s capsule wardrobe, this suede coat is another fabulous find that would be incredibly useful!
This cream trench is a gorgeous find for spring on a budget!
This is another Nour Hammour style on my list...