Style Tip of the Day: A Fantasy to Help You Dress Down Fancy Jackets
Would you like to think of ways to dress down fancy jackets so you could wear yours more often? I have an easy style tip that can help you make that happen. A simple little fantasy is all it takes to be able to wear them anytime. Age doesn’t matter.
Style Tip: Wear a Fancy Jacket Like a Jean Jacket
The key is to just pretend! A jean jacket goes with anything, so this little fantasy breaks your fancy jacket free from expectations. It can go from evening and special events to ordinary, everyday excursions when you think outside of the box.
What do you usually wear your jean jacket with? Think of all of the ways you do that or you might even write them down. Then, switch into these outfit combinations all of the possible fancy jackets you have. How many new outfits do you come up with? It’s at least worth taking a look…and having some fun with this!
Besides, the way I see it is that when I want a coverup to keep the chill off, I can just grab a fancy jacket on my way out the door. It’s great for a last-minute dinner invitation, too. Just throw one on over whatever you’ve been wearing all day.
Take a tip from Brenda Kinsel’s fashion blog and wear one of your fancy jackets over a neutral outfit such as a white tank, jeans and nude sandals. She found that her colorful Etro jacket needed some big time wattage in the jewelry department. She settled on two chunky pearl necklaces, a chunky bangle and big crystal earrings.
Ways to Dress Down Fancy Jackets
Here are some outfits to dress down a fancy jacket:
- A turtleneck + casual pants or any color jeans topped by a fancy jacket. Add a pendant or favorite necklace.
- Wear a fancy blazer over a turtleneck sweater or t-shirt and your best-fitting jeans. Add a long statement necklace and simple earrings. Shoot the cuffs. Finish with nice boots or shoes.
- An animal-print jacket over a hoodie and chinos. Add sneakers.
- For easy elegance, wear one over jeans and a tank or tee.
- Wear a Chanel-style tweed jacket with distressed jeans, clogs and any top.
- A fancy jacket over a white shirt over pants. Add simple hoop earrings, a scarf and boots.
- Throw a fancy jacket over a toned plaid shirt and corduroy pants. Add sneakers or casual flats.
- An all-black outfit is perfect for a fancy jacket. To dress it down instead of up, wear it over a long top with leggings and casual boots.
Let’s Connect!
What kind of fancy jackets do you have? Will you be wearing them over everyday casual outfits? Let us know if you try this by leaving a reply below!
Like this post? You might also like to read:
- “How to Make the Most of the Remarkably Versatile Tuxedo Jacket“
- “How to Style a Velvet Jacket or Blazer Every Day of the Festive Season”
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Angie
I love that Ariah jacket from Soft Surroundings. That’s something I’d wear often. I’m seriously thinking of buying it now so thanks!
I’m happy to hear this was helpful! I hope you can get it and enjoy wearing it everywhere. 😉