Top 10 summer coats for women

French connection: Aaaayyy! That's our Fonz impression, do you like it? Perhaps not, but this lovely silk jacket is total 50s glamour and reccalls the bequiffed one in just the right way. It's is sure to meet your thumbs-up approval £155 (Buy) Photograph: frenchconnection.com

Jaeger: 'Boyfriend' clothing is a bit over now, but all 'boyfriend' clothing ever really meant was oversizing your garments. Like this off-lemon blazer £360 (Buy) Photograph: jaeger.co.uk

Selected femme: Two things stand out about this pinky-beige blazer; the tuxedo-esque lapels and the midriff line separating the pockets from the top half of the coat. Roll those sleeves up for a casual touch. £104.95 (Buy) Photograph: johnlewis.co.uk

Topshop: Yes, it's paisley. And yes, it's a cape. What's not to love? £50 (Buy) Photograph: topshop.co.uk

LK Bennett: They call this the Hepburn. It comes with a matching dress. It makes us swoon. Was: £225 Now: £95 (Buy) Photograph: LKBennett.com

Boutique by Jaeger: The shape is very Jackie O and the red bow finish accentuates the shape in the same way a good fringe makes a haircut great. Was: £230 Now: £99 (Buy) Photograph: houseoffraser.co.uk

Topshop: A cropped jacket is obviously something for the summer season (no danger of cold bums, for a start). This design is called a waterfall front, lots of cascading fabrics while you swish about in it. £60 (Buy) Photograph: topshop.co.uk

Topshop: The asymmetric finish is incredibly subtle, and yet it really sets off the casualness of the belt to make the whole thing ever so debonair. £55 (Buy) Photograph: topshop.co.uk

Warehouse: We got right to the end of this gallery and realise that there's no black in this gallery. The horror! We love the way this blazer has been teamed with a cream blouse. It would also look great thrown over a flowery dress with some sandals. Versatile, we believe they call it. £75 (Buy) Photograph: warehouse.co.uk

Topshop: A jacket styled on a pyjama top with lots of little fans all over it is clearly a niche look. One which we're very enamoured to, in fact. £55 (Buy) Photograph: topshop.co.uk