Found: The Goldilocks of Spring Jackets—Just-Right Weight, Built-In UV Protection, and Vintage Nike Vibes

Ah, welcome to transitional season: the one indecisive dressers never celebrate. Living in the northeast, getting dressed in the spring—when it can be 42-feels-like-38 degrees in the morning, and a balmy 65 by the afternoon—is basically a competitive sport. Due to these complicating factors, I loathe facing my wardrobe every morning. That is, until I found this Nike windbreaker.

You can pack up your search for the perfect spring layering essential, because this one is 10/10, no notes. Here's the gist of my Nike spring jacket review: The Nike Sportswear Everything Wovens jacket is a light shell to cut the breeze, with deep pockets to stash your phone and keys and a retro, oversized shape that's cropped to go along with your high-waisted pants and leggings. It comes in a slew of springy colors, from petal pink to stalwart navy—and with built-in UV protection, water-repellant fabric, and an elongated collar, it's designed to keep you comfy whatever the weather throws at you.

Nike Sportswear Everything Wovens Oversized Repel UV Protection Jacket — $90

I put this to the test on my daily walks, where conditions in the spring can range from misty and muddy to full-sun and muggy. In warmer temps, it's the ideal shell over a T-shirt, and when it's cooler it layers over a cropped sweatshirt for the just-right level of warmth and wind protection. Beyond the practicality, I particularly appreciate the retro '80s style. Bonus: It's crafted with at least 75-percent recycled nylon fibers (which can reduce carbon emissions by up to 50 percent compared to virgin nylon), so you can serve Jane-Fonda vibes while being mindful of the planet, too.

Since it's so lightweight, you never have to second guess layering it on top of your outfit or throwing it into your bag—which means no more days of over-bundling yourself only to be sweating by 1 p.m. Snag this windbreaker now, and wish yourself a happy transitional season: You're now a stan.