How do you accessorise a jacket to elevate your outfit?

A celebrity stylist layers jewellery, scarves, and belts strategically to complement jacket silhouettes without overwhelming them. The key is balancing proportions-a structured blazer works beautifully with delicate gold chains, whilst an oversized jacket pairs well with statement bags and bold accessories. Start with one statement piece and build from there to maintain visual harmony.

What's the best way to style a tweed jacket?

Tweed jackets are inherently textured and detailed, so keep other elements minimal and refined. Pair with tailored trousers or a sleek skirt, add a simple gold necklace, and finish with a structured handbag. The fabric itself makes a statement, so let it be the focal point of your outfit rather than competing it with busy accessories.

Can you wear a double-breasted blazer casually?

Absolutely-double-breasted blazers are incredibly versatile when styled correctly. Wear yours with denim or relaxed tailoring for a smart-casual look, then accessorise with a minimal pendant and a leather belt to define the waist. The structured silhouette naturally elevates everyday pieces, so you don't need heavy accessories to make it work.

How do luxury designers style jackets differently?

Premium designer jackets like Balmain, Chanel, and Toni Maticevski feature impeccable tailoring and luxury fabrics that require thoughtful accessorising. These pieces are investment items designed to be the hero of an outfit, so stylists typically pair them with understated accessories that enhance rather than compete. Quality craftsmanship means the jacket itself is the statement piece.

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Last updated July 20261 min read

Stylist Kelly Smythe looks after many a red carpet regular – from Jennifer Hawkins to Natalie Bassingthwaite. Here, in her glamorous Sydney bedroom she shows Sigourney how to work your statement jackets with designer pieces by Balmain, Chanel and Toni Maticevski.

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Celebrity stylist Kelly Smythe demonstrating how to accessorise a structured designer jacket

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Kelly Smythe and Sigourney Cantelo at the jacket styling shoot with Becca Gilmartin and Brad Ngata

Story by Sigourney; Videography by Jake Terrey; Editing by William Wong; Makeup by Becca Gilmartin; Hair by Brad Ngata.

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Kelly Smythe and Sigourney Cantelo at the jacket styling shoot with Becca Gilmartin and Brad Ngata

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