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13 Pretty Lightweight Barn Coats That Will Surely Beckon Spring

The robin's egg blue one is calling our name

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I'll admit I have a bit of a barn coat obsession. I pretty much live in my worn-in Barbour jacket, but now that it's March I've been debating switching to something with a little more spring in its step than dark olive green waxed canvas. Fortunately apparel brands have gone all in on the "chore couture" trend this season with everything from floral prints to pastels. Hauling massive bags of potting soil has never looked so good.

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The sophisticated soft sepia color paired with intricate floral cutouts makes for the perfect spring statement piece.

This classic coat in an unexpected color is inspired by a silhouette the iconic brand introduced in 1924.

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Can't decide between a barn coat and a denim jacket? Well here ya go.

This piece is currently sitting in three editors' shopping carts thanks to its slightly cropped silhouette and spot-on spring color.

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Putty-Colored Barn Coat
Credit: Timberland

With its clean look and corduroy collar, this jacket feels like it's from a British heritage brand at a not-so-heritage price point.

We love the juxtaposition of a chintzy print with a hardworking silhouette.

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Denim Barn Coat
Credit: Banana Republic

Did we mention it's fifty percent off?

If your "chores" involve dusting your ginger jars, this blue-and-white style is for you.

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Also available in a dusty pink, this relaxed take on a classic is part of a capsule collection with @emilyandmeritt

Hurry—some sizes have already sold out.

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With its shorter profile, this makes for a perfect denim jacket/barn coat two-for-one.

Made of whitewashed denim, this piece is the perfect pick for layering over spring sundresses.

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While technically more of a workman's jacket, this simple coat makes the cut courtesy of its refreshingly crisp colorway.

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