I tested what might be the perfect spring jacket

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Everlane is a brand that has consistently impressed the Insider Picks team. Founded in 2010, the online retailer has quickly grown into a force in the e-commerce space and other Business Insider reporters have even called it the "J.Crew for millennials."Fromzip-up hoodies to chinosto commuter backpacks, the brandhas grabbed our attention time and again. So when Everlane sent me its newElements Jacket,I was excited totry it.The jacket is aversatile spring piece that can keep you dry ina thunderstorm, but it's stylish enough that you'll want to wear it on clear days, too.According to Everlane's lead menswear designer Helle Bengsten,a great spring jacket comes down to fabric, fit and end use. "We saw a huge opportunity to create a jacket that had all of the features of a performance jacket, but with a clean design and competitive price," Bengsten told Business Insider. "We decided to focus onfour key features ' a three-layer waterproof fabric, fully seam sealed, breathable design, and functional details.'I'm no fashion expert, but I've worn my fair share of jackets, and when it comes to keeping you dry, comfortable, and stylish, Everlane'sElements Jacket is a success. The Elements line is available in two styles: the jacket I was sent, and theElements Anorak, which is cut longer with a fishtail hem and features a hood brim for extra coverage from the rain or snow.Bengsten also told meit was vital that while creating the jacket, style was never sacrificed for function, or vice versa."Style and function go hand in hand and it's important to have both aspects incorporated into the design. We built these jackets to have all the qualities of a functional jacket, with a waterproof and breathable fabric, without looking like a true outdoor hiking jacket."In that regard, Everlane accomplished its goal. The Elements Jacket is one of the cleanest pieces of outerwear I have in my closet. And with the brand's transparent approach to pricing, you can see the value you're getting compared to what you might pay purchasing a similar jacket from a traditional retailer, like J.Crew or Banana Republic.If you're refreshing your wardrobe for the spring,theElements Jacket andElements Anorak are bothgreat pieces of outerwear to add to your closet.The Elements Jacket retails for $128 and comes in khaki, navy, and black.The Elements Anorak retails for $148 and comes in khaki, navy, and black.READ MORE:5 great grooming products for guys who like to keep it simpleSEE ALSO:These undershirts solve one of the biggest problems guys have with themDON'T MISS:11 of the best watches you can buy for under $100 right nowJoin the conversation about this story
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