Just Right; Your Year-Round Jacket Essentials

While we like to keep a pulse on what's hot in the fashion world, we also know that your wallet and everyday style dictates more practical wardrobe needs. To be sure, we have gathered together some must-have jacket items that transcend the fashion and function categories for year-round use in our essential guide to the women's jacket.Remember that the jacket is what we put on last. It is our outermost statement to the world. It serves a very necessary function but the jacket is also our first opportunity to say something to the world about who we are. Choose your go-to jacket with intention and check out some of our recommendations on essential jacket style!' embodies everything that is right about a woman's outer layer! This double breasted pea coat is both warm and stylish, featuring a cover leaf lapel, femininely flared bottom hem, full lining, mid-thigh length, and a wool/cashmere shell. This jacket will serve your needs, day and night, all year long, and is stylishly sophisticated enough to go with any outfit for just about any occasion.'The Mila' ' We all need a jacket in our closet that will take us from business meeting to business dinner, and beyond. This is the jacket that adds a touch of working girl prowess to the outfit. The Mila blazer has ' sleeves, hook front closure, and a low profile line to the hips.' Stylish elements of this jacket make it a blazer to remember, while still simple enough to go with everything in your closet!'Bomber' ' The need for a leather jacket in every person's closet is undeniable. This chocolate leather asymmetric zip bomber jacket from Andrew Marc is the quintessential leather jacket when it comes to combining hot sassy style with everyday functionality. The ribbed detailing along the collar and hem of this jacket add a nice tailored look, even thought this bomber is not fully cropped. Unlike many leather jackets, this jacket is supple and comfortable, allowing for easy mobility and flexibility during any activity. You can also easily layer this jacket under or over other pieces, making it a great all-around jacket for any kind of weather.'Puffer' ' Last but not least we have the puffer jacket, which is so stylish it doesn't need to be relegated to wintertime activities! The Hooded Puffer Jacket from Calvin Klein comes in sheen black, white, espresso and thunder grey and is spiced up with an extra plush fur-lined hood.' Warm enough to play in the snow, but classy enough to go out on the town, this puffer jacket is one hot item when it comes to a reliable and stylish outer layer!If you had just one of these jackets in your closet, you could be confidently covered for any occasion, any time of year. Of course, if you are simply crazy about the women's jacket like we are, you can dive deeper into our collection, which also includes the cropped jacket, denim jacket, and parkas.When it comes time to make that jacket purchase, be sure to get some sassy style in with your outerwear.