Posted by babu 11:10pm GMT
Layering up for the cold weather doesn't mean your style has to get buried along the way.
Take inspiration from stars who have have achieved their fashion honors with a mix of serious structured blazers on top and party-ready skirts below. Together, these perfect partners create a variety of functional yet flirty ensembles.
Jennifer Connelly's recent smart navy jacket balances a bold print skirt and funky heels, which stand out against dark tights, for a cool modern effect.
Nicole Kidman shows off how to wear a similar look in warmer climates with shades of cream and white, bare legs and neutral heels.
And the reigning queen of mix-and-match style, Olivia Palermo, blends an edgy leather blazer (topped with a few unexpected ladylike brooches) with a classic black skirt and ultra-feminine lace tights.
Whose chic blazer and flirty skirt combo would you wear?
See similar styles in the Jackets Over Dresses lookbook from All the Looks.
Photos: Jeffrey Ufberg/WireImage; Dave Hogan/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage