12 Reasons To Listen To Mom & Wear A Jacket

You just zipped up a so-chic halter dress and slipped into your brand-new, heeled mules. But, you're still missing something. No, we don't mean you need to fiddle with your hair again or spend some more time in front of the mirror before heading out the door. We're simply reiterating the wise words of mothers everywhere: "Don't forget to bring a jacket!"

We may be being a bit overprotective, but we've failed many times to have an appropriate topper at the ready — especially on unexpectedly chilly spring outings. The moral of the story: Listen to Mom. The moral of this story: Always have a killer coat on hand. This time, we came prepared with 12 evening-appropriate beauts that'll get you through the night sans shivers.