Prim and proper? Not quite! This fall the classic lady jacket is getting a modern makeover, with purposefully shrunken silhouettes emerging as one of the season’s biggest outerwear trends. Naturally, the street style set quickly embraced the look, styling the traditionally feminine staple in fresh ways throughout fashion month.
We saw it more than once with denim. For example, Vogue’s executive fashion director, Lisa Aiken, gave Kallmeyer’s gilded jacquard jacket a daytime spin with wide-leg blue jeans and black pumps.
British Vogue’s Chioma Nnadi, meanwhile, gave a pink lady jacket a maximalist feel by pairing it with a denim midiskirt and lace-up flats. Elsewhere on the streets of Paris, one off-duty model sported a classic black take with straight-leg blue jeans and, for an unexpected touch of luxury, elbow-length leather gloves.
But with jeans isn’t the only way to wear them. Below are five outfit ideas to make it your own, whether you’re heading into the office (hello, new power suits!) or out for drinks downtown.
The New Power Suit
When it comes to matching separates, few things are sleeker than a black satin lady jacket paired with simple tailored trousers. For a look fit for fashion month or the boardroom, take a cue from this showgoer and finish with a crisp white button-up, a drawstring leather pouch, and sculptural jewels that lend an edge to the otherwise classic ensemble.
Pink Lady
Royal purple and cherry red aren’t the only color trends worth noticing this fall: Pink deserves just as much attention. Outside the Dior show, British Vogue’s Chioma Nnadi topped off her mermaid-hem denim skirt look with a powder pink jacket—a nod to her signature maximalist style. A simple white tank, lace-up flats in the same trending shade, and a sculptural gold choker ensured the look dazzled from the Tuileries to the front row.
Gloves On!
The little black jacket is a forever wardrobe staple, but this fall the model-off-duty set is giving it a fresh POV. For an easy, everyday look, pair a cropped version with straight-leg blue jeans and trendy sneakers, then add a touch of luxury with elbow-length leather gloves—an accessory that first made waves last spring. Tortoiseshell shield sunglasses and a timeless black tote complete the casual-meets-cool outfit.
Everyday Glamour
You know what they say: Party on top, blue jeans on the bottom. It might not be your usual formula, but for Vogue’s Lisa Aiken, it’s the uniform. In Paris, she paired Kallmeyer’s opulent gold-foil jacket with relaxed blue jeans, completing the look with a timeless black clutch and low-heel pumps. Take another cue from Aiken by adding a simple leather belt and Ray-Ban Wayfarers for an extra dose of effortless cool.
Not Your Timid Wallflower
Florals for fall are a given, but Dior’s printed lady jacket is anything but expected. Equal parts feminine and cool, the statement piece pairs perfectly with classic blue jeans and black pumps. Dior’s padded Moon bag adds a fashion-forward touch, while a colorful beaded necklace and dainty floral pin lean into the theme—in the chicest way possible.
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