A great jacket is an essential piece in every wardrobe. A jacket should not only be beautiful and flattering, it should be versatile.

Model 1: Shira Bocar, Senior Food Editor, Martha Stewart Living
Coat: Ports 1961, wool-and-cashmere cloak jacket (Ivory) by Tia Sibani

• Cap sleeve brings feminine flourish
• Lightweight
• Unique silhouette
• Can be easily dressed up or down
• ports1961.com

Model 2: Elizabeth Gottfried, Assistant Editor, Martha Stewart Living
Coat: J.Crew, Golden Foil Agnes jacket (Gold)

• Metallic works for day or night
• Can add glamour to basic black or jeans
• Cropped style accentuates the waist and elongates the legs
• jcrew.com

Model 3: Lisa The, Senior Art Director, Weddings
Coat: Ralph Lauren Black Label, navy Mikayla jacket

• Wool
• Classic wardrobe staple
• Can be worn classic-style or made modern with accessories
• Adds polish to the most casual outfit
• Extremely versatile and will be a part of your wardrobe for many years if taken care of properly
• ralphlauren.com

Model 4: Ashley Hearon, Talent Assistant, TV
Coat: Peter Som, Melange, beige bell-sleeve jacket

• Exaggerated bell sleeves and double collar give flair to jacket
• Unique, but not too trendy
• Modern take on the suit
• Can add belt to waist adding definition and dressing it up a bit more
• Can be worn as a light cover-up or as a sophisticated finishing touch
• petersom.com

Model 5: Cara Sullivan, Senior Editor, Weddings
Coat: Michael Kors, broadcloth jacket (Fawn)

• Detail: buttons
• Tailored, fitted safari jacket
• Classic look -- won't go out of style
• michaelkors.com

Model 6: Tomi Omolulu-Lange, Art Department Assistant, Weddings
Coat: Marc Jacobs, Sky Silk Shantung opera coat 

• Elegant
• Has a youthful, casual feel because of pleats and double-breasted buttons
• Great spring color
• Martha has this jacket in red -- it's very versatile
• marcjacobs.com

Special Thanks
Special thanks to Martha Stewart Weddings style editor Kate Berry for sharing these lovely jackets.