Jackets to Wear With Dresses 2024, According to Fashion Editors

Nov 07, 2024

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Call me stubborn or hardheaded or whatever but I refuse to allow the weather to dictate my closet. I mean clearly, I'm leaning into all the fall trends (have you seen these dresses?) But as it gets chillier, I won't be transitioning out of my summer closet entirely. And you should consider doing the same! Instead of storing away all those dresses, you should pull out the cardigans, knee-high boots, and jackets instead. To make styling simpler (but obvi so fun), here's a shoppable street style roundup with tons of inspiration for you. Trust me, these looks are worth braving any lil chill for!!!

Cropped jackets are always a move, especially when they're structured (makes them look so chic). If you'd like to wear this in a more profesh setting, go for a blazer dress or a windowpane design underneath.

Chill out in a zipped hoodie and matching dress. If you're feeling too casual, a bright bag will give your 'fit the pop it needs.

Suede material automatically makes everything look schmancy—especially if it's in a trench form! Go with a brown ruched number and sunnies for a boss slay.

Sure, you can wear a typical denim jacket, but, just so you know, you can also level up with a denim longline jacket. Add some cool sunnies and some mules and voilà, you're that girl.

You'll feel fabulous in a fur jacket and a tiered dress. Look at this picture and tell me I'm wrong.

It's game time: Go for an unexpected combo like a varsity jacket and a tulle dress! Take it a step further with exaggerated boots like this pair from Moon Boot.

No way could we do this roundup without an oversized blazer look. I'm sure you've worn yours with your fave jeans a million times, but how about reaching for a knit midi dress instead to switch it up?

Utility jackets are cool, but you wanna know what's cooler? One that's composed of vinyl material. A mesh dress is always a sultry vibe and pairing it with this type of jacket will be edgy and practical in the best way.

School everyone who thinks they know how to style a bomber jacket by elevating yours with a shearling collar, striped dress, and loafers.

Ofc, you can wear a leather jacket—a long leather one fits a more mature (and Matrix-y) aesthetic and adding a midi denim dress keeps things casual, but elevated.

Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien is the fashion editor at Cosmopolitan, writing weighty and witty stories that run the gamut of gushing over Zendaya to convincing you of everything you need in your closet! She began her journey in the industry with a fashion and faith blog and an internship at Elle.com almost 10 years ago. Since then, she's also served as the style editor at The Haitian Times. The Haitian-American pageant queen is a Syracuse Masters graduate and the author of two books, including: Claim Your Crown. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter: @iamtarahlynn.

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