Women's jackets are
a fresh way to update your look this spring. A
jacket is perfect for work, and can also make a
statement for casual or evening wear.
If you want one new
piece to add to your wardrobe, make it a jacket.
Here are 10 ways to wear them this spring:
1. Take a cue
from the old boys club and add a tailored blazer
to your spring wardrobe. Use a tailored jacket
in a neutral color, such as cream or grey, to
tone down separates in citrus colors, or the
crayon brights that are so hot this spring.
2. Layer a jacket
over your strappy party dress for an evening
look with impact. Great for chilly evenings as
well.
3. A bold blue or
navy blazer is a perfect way to top a classic
button-up shirt in crisp white. This works well
over tailored pants or your favorite trousers
for the office, and jeans for evening.
4. Add casual
sophistication to cropped pants by shrugging on
a summer seersucker blazer. A fresh color like
blue and white strips is fun, yet can still be
business-like for the workplace.
5. The safari
look is huge this spring, and there are many
safari jackets to choose from. One idea is to
find a belted safari jacket, which adds a bit of
sophistication, so you can wear it to work, and
then in the evening. Belt it over a full skirt
for a cool, feminine silhouette.
6. A jacket that
is fitted to the hips works for most body types.
For a trendy look, try the longer boyfriend
jacket.
7. A classic
jacket has two buttons. Three buttons give you a
more conservative look. Double breasted jackets
have a nautical feel.
8. A jacket
doesn't have to match your bottoms. Mix and
match your items to create your personal style.
9. Sharply
defined shoulders are in, but shoulder pads from
the 80s are not.
10. School boy
and tuxedo jackets are very big this season.
They go from work to evening with style. Try
wearing them with everything from a skirt, to
jeans, to shorts for summer.
