How to Pair a Boyfriend Jacket With a Skirt

·                                 A boyfriend jacket is one of the most essential pieces for creating a menswear-inspired look for women; particularly a boyfriend blazer, which is oversized, boxy, single-buttoned and has a longer hemline than your typical blazer. When you pair a boyfriend blazer with a sexy, sassy or chic skirt, you've achieved the perfect balance of masculine and feminine.

At the Office

·                                 A boyfriend blazer works best with more fitted pieces and is a great way to pull off a skirt you may not feel comfortable wearing to the office on its own. The angular, masculine cut of this jacket will tone down any of your sexy skirtstyles. The sex appeal of a form-fitting pencil skirt is offset by an oversize blazer. A mid-thigh length jersey skirt becomes more daytime appropriate when you add a button down blouse and a boyfriend jacket. In the fall, add tights and ankle boots or suede loafers to this look. A neutral color jacket -- black, navy, ivory or taupe -- is wearable with the most outfits.

A Night Out

·                                 Dress up your boyfriend jacket for a night out on the town by layering it over a statement skirt. Wear a white boyfriend blazer with an ivory, lace tank-top and a black leather skirt with open-toe, lace-up stiletto booties for an on-trend, totally rock-n-roll style. For a more subtle evening outfit, wear a black boyfriend blazer over a sheer chiffon blouse, a knee-length skirt and a classic black suede pump. Accessorize with a pair of sheer black hosiery and gold statement earrings. If you're round or pear-shaped, avoid skirts that have pleats starting at the waistband, because this style will add more volume to your hips and is less flattering with a boxy, boyfriend style jacket. An A-line skirt that is fitted to your hips and begins to flare about mid-thigh is a better cut to go with your boyfriend jacket.

Daytime Casual

·                                 Bring a boyfriend blazer along during season changes, when temperatures fluctuate and you're better off layering. A light, neutral boyfriend blazer with a short, flouncy floral skirt and white V-neck T-shirt with a pair of strappy gladiator sandals is cute, playful and comfortable for all-day wear. Accessorize with a sheer linen scarf that has vivid colors or a graphic print, a pair of dark sunglasses and bangles or beaded earrings for a mix of bohemian and boyfriend styles.

Amplify the Trend

·                                 Show how style savvy your are by wearing more than one style trend. Create a playful, flirty look that's fresh off the runway by wearing your black boyfriend blazer with a full pleated skirt that has pockets and a drop waist, a tuxedo style white button-down and a pair of bobby socks with pumps. For a more sophisticated style, add a waist-cincher belt over the top of your boyfriend blazer, a long maxi skirt and a pair of leopard print T-strap sandals.