Yes, you read that right: not a dress with a jacket, not a jacket over a dress. Namely, it’s a jacket dress as an independent wardrobe item! This is a very cool thing, and I hope that after today’s material you will feel the same addiction to it that I have had for many years. After all, this dress is a real long-term find for any girl who is at least a little fond of fashion.
Today I will tell you how to choose the right jacket dress, what to wear with such an interesting piece of clothing, and how to make your look unusual and memorable.
WHAT ARE JACKET DRESSES
With all the variety of styles, the most common are several basic models of a jacket dress. As a rule, these are mini-length dresses with a V-neck and three rows of buttons in a single-breasted or double-breasted configuration. Sometimes there may also be lapels, or solid narrow lapels.
The basic models of the jacket dress are good for going out: this is a great look for parties, dinners at a restaurant, festive events or just going out. But the variations of such a dress already give you more opportunities to find your individual style or pick up things in accordance with your wardrobe.
For example, a jacket dress can be midi or even maxi length: imagine how unusual a sleeveless floor-length jacket dress looks! Also, maxi length can be achieved through a tulle skirt sewn to a mini jacket dress. And a midi jacket dress can be with an A-line skirt, which visually makes your waist thinner.
The neckline can also be different: if this dress is oversize, then the V neckline will be extremely deep! And if the jacket dress has a band collar and no lapels, then it will be military style with large military buttons, and should be worn buttoned up for a strict effect.
WHAT TO WEAR WITH A JACKET DRESS
Since this is a self-sufficient wardrobe item that already combines two things, a jacket dress should be supplemented only with accessories or outerwear. Although, the modern trend of a dress with trousers or jeans leaves you room for maneuver: a short jacket dress can be worn with straight or loose jeans. Otherwise, this is a more conservative thing, and I advise you to complement such a dress with pumps, open stiletto sandals, pendants on a chain, massive chains and pendants. If the dress has a lot of sewn-in decorative elements, you can focus on bright makeup, and not on accessories or jewelry not to overload the look.
