{"id":55068,"date":"2016-03-16T19:58:33","date_gmt":"2016-03-17T00:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=55068"},"modified":"2021-06-09T18:13:12","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T23:13:12","slug":"style-staples-the-harrington-jacket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/style\/clothing\/style-staples-the-harrington-jacket\/","title":{"rendered":"Style Staples: The Harrington Jacket"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Steve<\/a><\/p>\n

Spring is here, and with this transitional season comes unpredictable weather. On some days, harbingers of the coming summer surge, along with sunny skies and warm temps. Other days, winter tenaciously persists, and you face chilly air and rainy downpours.<\/p>\n

Picking a spring jacket is thus a tricky proposition. You need something that can straddle the season’s many fluctuations; something that provides protection from wind and rain, but won’t overheat you on balmier days. Men will often reach for a denim or leather jacket, technical windbreaker, or even just a hoodie to bridge the gap before summer arrives and outerwear can finally be fully shed.<\/p>\n

But there’s a better option:<\/p>\n

The Harrington.<\/p>\n

The Harrington has been my go-to spring jacket for several years now, and I heartily recommend adding one to your own wardrobe. In today’s post I’ll explain why you should consider this true classic of men’s style, give a brief rundown on its history and features, and offer tips on where and how to sport one.<\/p>\n

What Is a Harrington Jacket?<\/h3>\n

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A Harrington — also known as a blouson, windbreaker, or golf jacket — is a waist-length, zippered, solid-color jacket which typically sports the following features:<\/p>\n