How To Wear A Black Jacket During The Summer

Wearing a black jacket during the summer might seem counterintuitive. But hey, some of us just love to wear black—it doesn’t matter if it’s 80 degrees or eight below zero. It makes us feel confident, chic and ten pounds thinner.

So for the ladies who dare to wear a black jacket in the dead of summer, we’ve got some styling advice that will help keep you looking and feeling cool.

Almost All Black Everything

At the risk of blatantly contradicting what we just said—we know you love your all-black-everything outfits, but sometimes you need to lighten things up. Pair your black jacket with a so-dark-blue-it’s-almost-black romper. It will add just the pop of color you need so as not to look out of season, while still being on the darker side of the color scheme.

It’s About Balance

Whether it’s a jacket, sweater or shirt, the key to wearing long sleeves in the summer is by opting for a shorter hemline on the bottom. Something as heavy as a jacket requires something as short as a mini skirt or your tried-and-true denim daisy dukes.

Fabric Is Key

When choosing a summer jacket, especially one in black, pay close attention to fabric. Opt for lightweight fabrics like cotton, mesh or nylon.

Black knows no season—and no one knows that better than the women who swear by the inky hue. Don’t sweat your love for the color, just make sure you style your jacket appropriate for the season with our tips.

Not sure if you can pull of a black jacket in the summer? Don’t sweat it, here’s how:

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