Which jacket goes with a summer dress in the evening?

A short, light jacket such as a blouson jacket or a lightweight jacket. It keeps your shoulders warm on cool evenings and stays in your bag during the day.

Should I wear the jacket open or closed with the dress?

Open, the jacket shows the dress underneath and keeps the outfit light. Closed, it looks calmer, and with a slim belt you define the waist.

Which shoes go with a dress and a jacket in winter?

Boots or ankle boots work well, preferably in a shade that matches the tights or the coat. With a knee-length coat, boots with a flat sole are also an easy choice.

Jacket with a Dress: Which One?

Which jacket goes with a dress depends mostly on length: a short jacket ends at the waist and keeps the skirt visible, while a coat ends at knee or calf length. Colour and season then decide the type of jacket.

A dress is quickly put on. As soon as it gets cooler, the right jacket is missing. Then the question is whether it suits the length, cut and colour of the dress. Here you will find which jacket goes with which dress, which colours work together and what to wear in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Which jacket goes with which dress length?

Length is the most important rule. Jacket and dress should not end at the same height. A clear gap keeps both pieces recognisable.

Short dress: A short jacket that ends at the waist or hip works well. A long coat also works if it ends clearly below the hem.
Midi dress: A waist-length or hip-length jacket keeps the dress visible. A coat works if it ends a little longer than the dress.
Maxi dress: A short jacket is the easiest choice here, because the hem of the dress stays free. A long coat works if you wear it open.

A good rule of thumb: for long dresses, a short jacket; for short dresses, a short or a very long jacket.

Jacket with a dress: which type of jacket goes with what?

Not every type of jacket suits every occasion. This overview helps you choose.

Lightweight jacket: It is the easiest choice for spring and autumn. You can find a selection in our lightweight jackets. More on choosing one in the guide Lightweight jackets for women.
Jacket in a leather look: It sets a relaxed contrast to soft, flowing dresses. Tips on colours and shoes are in the guide How to style a leather-look jacket.
Trench coat: The trench coat in beige or camel is considered a classic. It goes with plain and patterned dresses. How to wear it is explained in the guide How to style a trench coat.
Blouson jacket: It usually ends at the waist or just below. That makes it a good partner for dresses with a swinging skirt. You will find ideas in the guide How to style a blouson jacket.
Coat: It is the warmest solution for cold days. More on this in the next section.

Coat with a dress: when does a coat work?

A coat with a dress works well when the coat ends longer than the dress. If the dress only peeks out a little below the coat, the gap quickly looks untidy. A clearly shorter or clearly longer hem is better then.

Worn open, the coat shows the dress underneath. Closed, the outfit looks calmer. With a slim belt you define the waist without hiding the dress. You can find a selection in our coats for women.

Combining a dress with a jacket: colours and patterns

Four simple routes help with colour. You choose a neutral shade, go tone on tone, set a contrast or work with the pattern.

Neutral: With a black dress, beige, camel, cream and grey go well. With a beige dress, brown and white go well.
Tone on tone: A cream dress with a beige trench coat looks calm and soft.
Contrast: A light dress with a dark brown jacket sets a clear accent. A red or pink jacket brings colour to a plain dress in black or cream.
Pattern: With a patterned dress, choose a plain jacket in a shade from the pattern. Two strong patterns next to each other quickly compete.

Which jacket with a dress in spring, summer, autumn and winter?

The season decides the type of jacket and the colour. This overview shows what suits which time of year.

Spring: A lightweight jacket or trench coat in light colours such as beige, cream or pink.
Summer: A blouson jacket or a short, light jacket for cool evenings. It stays in your bag when it is warm.
Autumn: A jacket in a leather look, a trench coat or a lightweight jacket in warm shades such as brown, camel and burgundy. More in our guide Autumn dress outfits.
Winter: A coat or a warmer jacket, with warm tights and boots. You can find a selection in our winter jackets.

Jacket with a dress for everyday, the office and celebrations

The occasion decides how smart or how relaxed the jacket can be.

Everyday: Blouson jacket, lightweight jacket or a jacket in a leather look. They make a dress suitable for everyday and go with flat shoes.
Office: A trench coat or a calm coat in beige, camel, grey or black. The plainer the jacket, the clearer the outfit.
Celebrations: A coat or a trench coat in a neutral colour. The jacket stays understated, so the dress is the centre of attention.