Consider it the punctuation in personal style or the perfect end to many satorial stories. The right jacket solves neary all wardrobe conundrums and more often than not makes a look. Shop seven basic styles – from the trench to the boucle to the tuxedo one – that are as timeless as they are chic.

1. BOUCLE SMART

It’s the ooh la la ladylike factor that pulls everything together. Clémence Poésy takes hers in black and white tweed by Chanel.

ARMANI JEANS boucle jacket  £ 108 (on sale) www.houseoffraser.co.uk 

Armani Jeans Boucle Jacket is the cover-up to invest in this Spring. Wear it with matching shorts for the best in new season tailoring.

 2. FINDING UTILITY

A great army green jacket serves as wonderful weekend wear and a great foil for fancier pieces, like Laura Bailey’s pink and orange striped confection.

TRUE RELIGION Military Jacket € 115 (on sale) www.truereligionbrandjeans.com

A vintage military jacket in classic army green is a closet staple for every woman. The on-trend colorway pairs with everything from denim blues to lights, brights and dark colors alike.

 3. JEAN SCENE

A denim jacket manages to be both timeless and very coll. Joan Smalls elevates her with leather mini and velvet booties.

PEPE JEANS Denim Jacket € 99,00 (on sale)  www.asos.com

Dark-washed denim with just a touch of fading shapes an essential jacket with iconic details: start Spring right with the evie spot jean jacket.

 4. TUXEDO BLAZER

One jacket hardly has as far a reach as the original tuxedo, looking great with everything from jeans to black tie growns – naturally it’s one of Kate Moss’ staples.

 FRENCH CONNECTION Tuxedo Blazer  € 70,93 (on sale) www.asos.com

A bold colorblock pattern lend chic style to this blazer from French Connection. Featuring a shawl collar and one button closure, pair this top with colored skinny jeans for the perfect casual Friday look.

5. TRENCH FARE

Wrap it up in the go-to of icons from Jackie O. to Audrey – a trench is forever. And British beauty Alexa Chung wears it well.

ANN TAYLOR Trench Coat  € 192,82 (on sale) www.anntaylor.com

Timeless topper with crisp, clean lines and classic trench details for a perfectly pulled-together look, rain or shine.

6. MOTORCYCLE DIARIES

The bad girl look has gone mainstream. A great moto can go miles, from daytime looks like Miranda Kerr’s to an unexpected evening topper.

 RIVER ISLAND Leather Biker Jacket £ 100 www.riverisland.com

Say hello to your new style hero – this black leather biker jacket is the ultimate wear-anywhere and with-anything investment.

7. PULLING RANK

A nautical inspired blazer is both boyish and smart – as seen as Leandra Medine.

 PATRIZIA PEPE Blazer € 118,00 (on sale)  www.yoox.com

Give your work-to-weekend style a sleek finish with this slim-fitting  double breasted blazer from Patrizia Pepe.

Photo credits: Getty Images, Diego Zuko.