Is the quest for the perfect spring wardrobe ever complete? Not quite, at least not if you want to find the best possible versions of a few key men’s style essentials, like the ever-reliable shirt jacket — an expertly cut layer in the right hands, thanks to the design vision of award-winning menswear designer Todd Snyder.

The New York City-based expert tends to put his own refined spin on even the more rugged classics, especially like the humble shirt jacket, or “shacket.” When you want a new outlook on old favorites, consider Todd Snyder — and consider making the carefully developed construction of the Todd Snyder Hemp-Cotton Overshirt a part of your seasonal layering rotation.

While his tailoring and even footwear selection tends to lean more elegant, there’s a certain dashing, casually cool and rugged-yet-elevated outlook when it comes to pieces like the Todd Snyder Hemp-Cotton Overshirt.

Think of this like the overshirt you wear when you want to lend a dash of effortless cool to a chambray shirt or even a henley — the Todd Snyder Hemp-Cotton Overshirt can effectively elevate even slightly more casual pieces. But with the best shirt jackets for men, it’s best to not overthink it — the brand has already done that for you, and it shows in the comfortable, performance-minded yet polished construction of the shirt jacket itself.

The Todd Snyder Hemp-Cotton Overshirt gets its mix of structure and breathability from a blend of hemp, cotton and merino wool, an ingenious touch that gives it softness and a touch of warmth. The chest pocket is a handy design feature you can put to good use for stashing an EDC pen or small field notebook, making this a casually cool weekend shirting option.

In a deep shade of Brown or a lighter shade of Tan, it teams up rather nicely with shades of olive and indigo, made all the better by pairing it up with a grey henley or pocket tee. The Todd Snyder Hemp-Cotton Overshirt can even be worn atop a grey crewneck sweatshirt — a way to dress up a casual staple. With the right blend of lightweight fabric, durable structure and ever-so-slightly refined good looks, this shirt jacket is a surefire spring style upgrade, no doubt about it.