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One good jacket does most of the work in an autumn wardrobe. Veronica Beard's Dickey Jacket is built for exactly that: a tailored blazer with a zip-in layer, so the same piece reads smart on Monday and relaxed on Saturday. Here are three fall outfits, each built around a different version, with every piece linked underneath.
What caught my eye about Veronica Beard’s Dickey Jacket is how it combines classic tailoring with a modern, relaxed feel. I love the versatility of being able to change the look with different dickeys. I think it suits the woman who loves looking polished and put-together but still wants a little room to express her personal style.Why this jacket caught your eye, and who you think it suits. Two or three sentences in your own voice.
✦ Look 1: The heritage plaid blazer with jeans
A check blazer is the quickest way to make jeans look considered. Keep everything else plain: a fitted white tee, mid-blue denim, a slim tan belt and a chocolate kitten-heel boot. The plaid supplies all the interest, so nothing needs to compete with it.
I’d wear this for a smart-casual lunch or a day of shopping, and I’d add a chocolate-brown leather bag with gold jewellery to bring out the warm tones in the plaid.
Shop the look
- The jacket: Veronica Beard Oria Plaid Dickey Jacket, Heather Grey Multi
- The jeans: 7 For All Mankind Ultra High Rise Jo in Must
- The white tee: Pruitt Ribbed T-Shirt White Crewneck Short-Sleeve Top
- The tan belt: Dash Leather Belt Tan 20mm Stud-Buckle Belt
- The brown kitten-heel boots: Lisa Kitten-Heel Ankle Boot Brown Suede 1.75-inch Bootie
✦ Look 2: The navy blazer with a hoodie dickey
This is the workwear-with-trainers formula. The navy Miller comes as a kit with a grey hooded dickey that zips in, giving you the layered look without the bulk of a real sweatshirt.
Add black wide-leg jeans, then bring in burgundy at the feet and on the shoulder to warm up the navy.
Personally, I would dress this look up without the dickey. I would choose a fine-knit, lightweight grey hoodie with a neat hood, rather than a thick sweatshirt. Wear it under a tailored, double-breasted navy blazer, add straight-leg tailored trousers, a slim leather belt and pointed-toe ankle boots or loafers.
💎 Finish with a structured handbag and delicate gold jewellery.
And one thing I would say: you do not need a dickey to recreate this look. A real hoodie gives you the texture, the hood and that relaxed, layered effect naturally. The trick is choosing one that sits neatly beneath the blazer without adding unnecessary bulk.
This is a look that works beautifully when you want to appear put-together without looking overly formal. It is not about following a trend blindly. It is about making the trend work for your own style.
For an even more polished look, I would swap the casual trousers for tailored wide-leg trousers in charcoal or cream. You could also wear dark indigo straight-leg jeans for a more relaxed, weekend-friendly version.
The key is balance. Keep the hoodie casual, but let everything else do the work of elevating the outfit.
Shop the look
- The jacket: Veronica Beard The Miller Dickey Jacket Kit
- The trousers: NYDJ Teresa Wide Leg Jeans With Side Tuxedo Stripes
- The trainers: adidas Originals Samba OG Leather, Brown/Warm Vanilla/Maroon
- The bag: Kate Spade Deco Suede Tulip Tote Bag
- The Jacket: Veronica Beard Jackets
✦ Look 3: The chocolate suede blazer, tonal
Brown on brown is the richest combination of the season, and suede is the texture that makes it work. Wear the Maci over a plain black top with chocolate trousers, then keep the accessories soft: a suede shoulder bag and a simple ballet flat.
Swap the flats for trainers at the weekend.
One care tip I swear by - protect your suede before you wear it. Use a suede-specific protective spray, following the product instructions, and always test it on a discreet area first. It will not make suede waterproof, but it can help protect against light moisture and stains.
And if your suede does get wet, resist the temptation to rub it. Gently blot away excess moisture, let it air-dry naturally away from direct heat, then restore the nap with a suede brush once it is completely dry.
Because beautiful pieces deserve to last beyond one season.
Shop the look
- The jacket: Veronica Beard Maci Suede Dickey Jacket
- The bag: Edit Bag Black Suede Flap Shoulder Bag
- The flats: Penrose Brocade Sneaker Dark-Brown Suede and Floral Jacquard Sneaker
- The brown trousers: Veronica Beard Crosbie Corduroy Slim Wide-Leg High-Rise Pant
- The black top: Veronica Beard Waldorf Ruched-Sleeve Tee Black
✦ Which jacket to choose
- If you want one jacket for work and weekends, the navy Miller is the most versatile.
- If your wardrobe is already full of plain neutrals, the plaid Oria adds pattern without effort.
- If you want the piece that feels most of the moment this autumn, it is the chocolate suede Maci.
I would pick 'look 2' out of the 3 because it is a look that works beautifully when you want to appear put-together without looking overly formal.
