Pastel is all the rage every spring, so much so that it has become cliché. We don’t mind pastel colors. We don’t mind colorful outerwear in general. But there’s nothing like adding unexpected touches to your everyday ensembles.
Black jackets, a timeless staple, are surprisingly fitting for your spring wardrobe. While their dark hue may seem more winter-appropriate, they offer a unique canvas for spring fashion. Here’s how to effortlessly incorporate a black jacket into your spring ensemble:
1. Black bomber jacket with printed shirt and shorts
Emmy Rossum did a great job with this monochrome ensemble. Her black bomber jacket looked light enough for spring.
Emmy Rossum wears a black bomber jacket in Beverly Hills, California, on April 21, 2014 (Credit: WENN / TNYF)
She made it even more charming with a striped shirt (which is pretty much a staple for warm weather) and skort-like shorts.
2. Black coat with printed pleated skirt and bright-colored top
A printed floral skirt can balance the austere quality of a black jacket.
Sarah Hyland paired a printed floral skirt with a black coat in New York on April 23, 2014 (Credit: WENN / TNYF)
Take the brightness up a notch by wearing citrus colors for your top and shoes. Copy Sarah Hyland’s spot-on look.
3. Leather jacket with light-washed denim jeans
Reese Witherspoon updated the classic leather jacket and gave it a spring vibe by wearing it with faded blue denim jeans.
Reese Witherspoon wears a leather jacket with jeans in Brentwood, California, after having lunch on April 18, 2014 (Credit: WENN / TNYF)
She added more color with her top and went for boho styling with her ankle boots and fedora hat.
4. All-black ensemble with pastel-colored shoes and bag
Fearne Cotton’s work outfit comprised a mesh shirt, a pair of black pants, and a tough-looking leather moto jacket.
Fearne Cotton wears a black mesh shirt with matching pants in London, England, on April 23, 2014 (Credit: WENN / TNYF)
She infused this look with fresh spring flair by adding pastel touches with her lavender bag and peach sneakers.
5. Boyfriend jeans always work with a black moto jacket
Take it from Vanessa Hudgens. She went for a cool girl vibe in this ensemble.
Vanessa Hudgens trying to go undetected wearing an oversized hat as she grabs iced coffee in California on March 31, 2014 (Credit: WENN / TNYF)
The actress also stayed modern with a cropped top and a wide-brimmed hat. Accessorize with mules for a girly panache.
This proves that black jackets are an all-around fashion solution. Update your wardrobe with any of the following jackets:
April, May Fellow Fringy Jacket, $1,019
Helmut Lang Glossy Linen Twill Jacket, $495
Mackage “Andra” Jacket, $450
RtA Denim Jacket, $341
Free People Denim & Lace Mix Jacket, $168