The Power of a Great Jacket: How to Choose the Perfect Jacket for Your Outfit

The Power of a Great Jacket: How to Choose the Perfect Jacket for Your Outfit

A great jacket is a transformational garment. Depending on its style and formality, it can either elevate or dress down your outfit. Used intentionally, there are few pieces with as much potential for drama, for understatement, and for chicness as a well-chosen jacket.

With the right jacket holding so much power, every woman needs to choose wisely. Women’s jackets can be seasonal, classic, or strikingly individual. Each has its place; your power comes from knowing when to wear each one.

From stylish Frank Lyman blazers to bold Joseph Ribkoff jackets, Luxetire’s carefully curated jacket collections are designed to inspire and empower. Let’s go on a journey that will give you the confidence to make the right choice every time.

Why Jackets Matter

Putting practicality aside, every great outfit needs a focal point – a hero piece that makes it stand out. More often than not, it’s the jacket.

While a great dress or stylish pair of pants sets the foundation, your choice of jacket defines your look. That’s why women’s jackets that are versatile, flattering, and easy to style in multiple settings are some of the most important pieces in any woman’s wardrobe.

A carefully chosen jacket accomplishes three things:

  1. Completes the look: Pulls disparate pieces into one cohesive outfit that perfectly matches the occasion.

  2. Adds structure: For example, Frank Lyman blazers, with their confident, fitted forms and structured designs, give a sophisticated silhouette to any outfit.

  3. Makes a statement: A jacket is your chance to let your personality shine. Whether you favor metallic accents, bold prints, or classic styles, the right jacket makes a statement about who you are.

Jacket designers like Frank Lyman and Joseph Ribkoff design pieces for women who understand the value of a well-constructed outfit. These elements are baked into every design, from sleek blazers to flowing toppers. 

Spotlight on: Blazers

Any in-depth discussion of women’s jackets must start with an ode to a timeless classic: the blazer.

Breaking down Joseph Ribkoff blazers

Nothing exudes authority and style quite like a blazer. Joseph Ribkoff blazers are renowned for their sophisticated tailoring and elegant details, making them an essential part of both your professional and social wardrobes. A well-fitted blazer sharpens your silhouette, providing instant polish whether worn with trousers, skirts, or dresses.

Focus on Frank Lyman blazers

Frank Lyman blazers take a slightly different approach. This designer is not afraid to push the traditional blazer beyond its usual style and context and breathe new life into it. Bold features include long blazers (such as Frank Lyman’s style 234308) that embrace striking designs, and bold, block colors like vibrant orange (such as Frank Lyman’s style 246180). These innovative pieces retain enough of the classic structure to be highly functional and recognizable, while allowing you to express your personal sense of style.

Nailing every blazer style

As we’ve seen, a blazer is not just one thing. The modern blazer retains a few key elements: structure, lapels, and a tailored shape. But Joseph Ribkoff and Frank Lyman blazers come in several innovative styles. 

Here’s how to choose the right one for your outfit:

  • Oversized blazer: An oversized blazer can create a casual look that is perfect for winter. If you love nothing more than snuggling down in a cozy, comfy knit, but want to inject some style, an oversized blazer is the perfect choice. However, oversized does not necessarily mean casual. Strike an in-between note with a long, oversized raspberry sorbet blazer from the ever-elegant Joseph Ribkoff. (Joseph Ribkoff Blazer Style 211361)

  • Long blazer: A long blazer brings instant sophistication. Style it with slim trousers for balance, belt it at the waist for definition, or layer it over a fitted dress for a polished look. Its confident lines create a refined, modern finish that meshes seamlessly with both work and play.

  • Classic blazer: Generally, a shorter style that pinches in at the waist, nothing quite creates the silhouette of a classic blazer. For the perfect combination with pants, think high-rise or mid-rise, preferably falling just shy of the ankle. For tops, think tucked-in tees or a shirt that just sits slightly below the waist of the pants for an elegant effect.

Try this: For the office, pair a classic Joseph Ribkoff blazer with slim trousers and heels. For after-hours, swap the blouse for a silky camisole and add statement earrings for a sophisticated evening-ready look.

Effortless Elegance: Jackets That Are Anything But Everyday

Joseph Ribkoff and Frank Lyman blazers may be business staples, but their jacket collections are ready to grace the swankiest occasions. 

How Canada’s top designers lead the way

This season, Joseph Ribkoff jackets include mesh and leatherette, faux fur collarless jackets, and trapeze jackets that are perfect for parties and functions. Pair with sleek matching pants or a simple sheath dress to let the jacket take center stage. Add understated heels and minimal jewelry for a look that feels both refined and effortlessly modern.

This season, Frank Lyman jackets are all about leatherette. From biker styles you’ll recognize, to playful riffs on classic blazers, and mesh inserts that add incredible depth and texture, you’ll be spoiled for choice. 

Casual, yet classy

Not every jacket needs to be formal to elevate the occasion. In fact, some of the most versatile yet elegant pieces in your wardrobe can be casual toppers you can wear over jeans, leggings, or even a simple sheath dress. 

A Frank Lyman throw-over knit jacket (Style 232138) is the perfect way to add grace, movement, and impact to any occasion. Pair a faux suede jacket (Style 243502)with jeans for the perfect weekend getaway look.

Spoiled for Choice With Luxetire

From timeless blazers to playful toppers, the right jacket is never just an accessory; it’s a defining element of style. 

Whether you lean toward the bold energy of Frank Lyman jackets or the refined sophistication of Joseph Ribkoff blazers, Luxetire offers curated collections that meet every occasion with confidence. With versatile women’s jackets at your fingertips, you’re never limited to one look or one mood. Explore our new arrivals like those from the Joseph Ribkoff Fall/Winter collection. to discover the cuts, colors, and textures that speak to you, and let your jacket be the piece that transforms every outfit into something unforgettable.

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