Lighten Up! 12 Pastel Jackets For Spring

There's no doubt that we’ll always stand by our tried-and-true outerwear. In fact, we can't even fathom surviving the seasons without our leather bomber or khaki trench. But, sometimes, even our mainstays deserve a little sartorial refresh. And, that's where the pastel jacket comes in.

A hot commodity on last fall’s runways — you may remember Rochas' and Carven’s pale-pink stunners — this frosted-color trend is now back for spring ’14. And, it's the simplest way to instantly button up your style game, especially since shades like powder blue and light lavender grace everything from anoraks to moto jackets. Ahead, we culled 12 of our absolute favorites for your viewing shopping pleasure. And, don't worry — these beauties will do anything but wash you out.