How To Style A Jacket + A Dress

With the warmer seasons arriving at our doorstep sooner than we can anticipate, it’s time to start dressing the part. Shorts, skirts and dresses are soon replacing our leg warmers and puffer jackets and in my opinion, it’s about time. During the spring and summer months I love to wear dresses of all lengths and colors but one thing that is a must-have on hand is a jacket for when the afternoon turns to evening. It happens swiftly, the transition from scorching heat to cool breezy nights so I like to keep a jacket or coat with me to be prepared.

One way that I like to style my jackets with my dresses is to use a light colored but neutral tone blazer. I can guarantee that it will match practically any dress I own and its heavy enough to keep me warm but light enough to not overpower and weigh down the dress. Another go-to jacket is a denim jacket. To me a denim jacket has summer written all over it and with the wide variety of different washes and hues it makes it an easy pair with any summer frock, midi or maxi dress.

A final tip that is probably my favorite is to add a belt with a sweater or blazer as an option to pair with a dress. It gives shape, a bit of flair and is extremely chic. It also dresses up even the most casual of dresses just in time for dinner, drinks or a romantic walk on the beach. Voila! My favorite ways to style a jacket for spring and summer.