Modern women's wardrobe is incredible variety. If before it was mainly based on dresses, blouses and skirts, now you can count dozens of different options for everyday, business and holiday clothes. And if most of these things are familiar to every fashionista, then the names of some of them raise questions.
Our today's article is dedicated to one of such unusual wardrobe items - a dress-jacket. We will tell you in detail about what this thing is about, about its varieties, as well as how and with what to wear it.
Models
As you can easily guess from the name of this element of clothing, a dress jacket is a cross between a short dress and a long jacket. It is characterized by a fitted or semi-fitted silhouette and a deep V-shaped neckline. The dress-jacket can be with or without sleeves, the presence of lapels and pockets is also optional.
We present to your attention a selection of the most stylish and interesting dress-jackets from leading clothing manufacturers.
- Original model by ASOS: baggy silhouette, wrap neckline, рукав sleeve, snap fasteners and large patch pockets.
- An elegant solution from LAURA CLEMENT: a light jacket dress without sleeves and extra decor, sewn from natural 100% linen.
- Military style from GLAMOROUS: a sleeveless model in khaki with patch pockets, without fasteners, but with a textile belt.
- A spectacular model from Balmain: an expressive combination of black fabric and golden fittings, a long zipper on the back, a fitted silhouette and a narrow sleeve.
Selection tips
- A dress-jacket is not always a business option for clothes, so if you choose an option for the office, carefully study your favorite model. Since the jacket is not supposed to be worn tops or shirts, the neckline should not be too deep.For work, it is better to choose models with a sleeve, at least not large, in addition, the dress should be long enough.
- If your goal is to purchase a dress-jacket for informal and festive events, then the choice is practically unlimited. Take a look at the models of asymmetric cut, as well as dress-jackets with a flared skirt. The lush bottom will make your look lighter and more flirty.
What to wear?
A dress-jacket is a self-sufficient thing that looks most advantageous not in combination with other clothes, but by itself. Therefore, this wardrobe item does not require any accompaniment for itself, except for suitable shoes and accessories.
An elegant dress-jacket is recommended to be worn with classic shoes, heeled sandals or elegant boots. Casual shoes such as ballet shoes or sneakers can only be worn with affordable models in the style of sports or casual.
There are no strict requirements to the choice of jewelry and jewelry for a jacket dress. Depending on the format of the event, it can be discreet earrings and a pendant or a massive necklace and several large bracelets.
Do not forget about accessories: miniature ties, belts, silk scarves, sunglasses and, of course, stylish handbags of various kinds.
Spectacular images
We suggest you evaluate the selection of the most beautiful and brightest bows with dress-jackets as the main element. You can easily repeat the image you like by selecting the appropriate accessories and shoes.
- A snow-white dress-jacket with golden fittings in combination with classic boats and elegant beige-pink jewelry.
- Another image with a white dress-jacket: an asymmetric cut model is presented here in combination with spectacular boots stylized as reptile skin.
- Star image: A fuchsia-colored blazer dress combined with simple, graceful sandals and discreet jewelry.
- A black dress with a classic silhouette jacket and massive sandals on thick straps and a laconic necklace.
