21 Jackets You Can Wear Over All Your Holiday Dresses
As with purses, tops, dresses, shoes, and many other fashion items, not all jackets are created equal. Meaning the one you wear to work every day or the one you wear on your way to and from the gym might not be the same one you want to throw over a dress you're wearing to a holiday party… The good news, however, is that you can technically use this as an excuse to add more outerwear to your wardrobe.
As you can guess, this makes me quite happy and I have a feeling most of you are with me. And whether you’re looking for a statement jacket to spice up your go-to LBD, need something simple to pair with all the party dresses you recently purchased, or of course, both, today I’ve got you covered. To see and shop my pick of the 21 best jackets and coats to wear over your dresses this holiday season, simply continue on below.
Up next? The two-piece outfit you're about to get so much use out of.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
-
Suddenly, Everyone With Good Taste Is Styling Fall Outfits With This Jacket Trend in 2025Spotted on the streets of Paris and New York.
-
J.Law Channeled Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in the Winter Hero Item That Makes Basic Trousers Look ElegantFrench women in Paris are also wearing it.
-
Forget Flats—Everyone With Good Taste Is Wearing These Boots With Jeans and a JacketPut these on your shopping list.
-
It's True: The Best (Real) Suede Finds of the Season Are From Zara, Mango, and MoreNo need to overspend.
-
My Mom Is in Her 50s and Asked Me for Fashion Advice—8 Chic Nordstrom Outfits I Put Together for Her Under $425Outdated prints and "ugly" shoes included.
-
Consider This Your Heads-Up: The Coolest People in Fashion Are Already Wearing This New Elegant Outerwear BrandFounded and designed by celebrity stylist Rob Zangardi.
-
Nordstrom's Fall Sale Is Almost Over: Tory Burch Shoes and Ralph Lauren Jackets to Shop Before It EndsOnly two days left.
-
Why Did I Wait So Long to Buy Into This Rich-Looking Jacket Style?Now, it's in my fall rotation.

