Cream of the cropped

As the temperature rises, so do the hemlines on everything — including jackets. Jeanne Beker picks the season’s coolest cropped toppers

JEANNE’S PICK: SMYTHE, $525

“The gals who design this label really know what they’re doing. You might remember that Catherine Middleton, when she came to Canada, was wearing a Smythe blazer. And this tuxedo look is back in a big, big way. I love the colour combination on this — very chic indeed.”
Where to get it: TNT Woman, 388 Eglinton Ave. W.

BB DAKOTA, $110

“This jacket is really nice and affordable and it’s in the colour of the moment — this coral colour just pops. It’s really nice and lightweight. It would look great over a little black dress or with a tight white pair of jeans. There’s so much potential!”
Where to get it: Honey, Bayview Village

BURBERRY, $795

“This oozes class. This is a trench-style all-weather jacket. This has great detailing, like gathering at the waistline and a back flap.This is a really great piece, and it would last you a long, long time.”
Where to get it: Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W

BCBG MAX AZRIA, $322

“Stripes came on so strong a few seasons back and now they are an absolute classic — they’re not going anywhere! So this jacket can become one of those staples in your wardrobe, and it goes with such a wide variety of colours. This would bring any outfit alive.”
Where to get it: BCBG, Hillcrest Mall (Richmond Hill)

KELLY WEARSTLER, $1,295

“I love this colour. It’s a pretty, feminine colour combined with the hard rock ’n’ roll edge of a biker jacket. It’s got great detailing. It’s not cheap, but if you can afford it, I say, do it! You should treat yourself, be nice to yourself!”
Where to get it: Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W.

Joe’s Jeans, $240

“We all love our denim jackets, especially when we can have one that’s a little bit different — one with colour. Of course, coloured jeans are all the rage right now. How great would this cobalt blue jacket look with a pair of red or yellow skinny jeans?”
Where to get it: Mendocino, 2526 Yonge St.

Calvin Klein, $185

“This short trench is fantastic. It almost has a poncho feel to it. It’s got fantastic detailing, with tortoiseshell-look buttons and a fun melon-coloured lining. It’s classic in some ways, yet it’s very fashion forward. A wonderful piece to throw over your outfit.”
Where to get it: The Bay, Fairview Mall

This article appears in the May 2012 issue of Post City Magazines