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It can be frustrating to keep up with the ever-changing fashion trends—every season brings a new color, style, and silhouette. Sometimes you feel like everything in your closet is suddenly unwearable. So isn’t it nice when you come across an item in that same closet that truly stands the test of time? Something that not only works season after season, but year after year? Behold the jean jacket.
“Denim jackets are extremely versatile staple pieces that are perfect for building an intentional wardrobe, which prioritizes versatile and trend-proof styles,” says Jessica Sockel, stylist at Stitch Fix.
Denim jackets are great for breezy summer nights or as a chic layer under a winter coat. They look cool with an oversized scarf in the fall and are a perfect outerwear choice for spring. If the one in your closet hasn’t seen the light of day in a while—maybe you forgot how versatile it really is, or maybe it got buried under all the other trends in there—now’s the time to dust off that jacket for future looks. Try this fresh style inspo to help you find some new ways to wear your jean jacket.
Pair a Blue Denim Jacket With a Full Skirt
The basic blue jean jacket is every woman’s best friend. Here, it helps make a soft pink pleated skirt look a little more edgy and rugged.
Use a Blue Denim Jacket to Ground a Bright Color Palette
A blue jean jacket is the perfect balance for a Barbie pink skirt. Use it to help soften your boldest ensembles.
Add a Belt to Your Denim Jacket
A belted jean jacket gives you definition at the waist. Opting for a longer length denim jacket is an ideal option with leggings.
Experiment With Patchwork Denim
Patchwork denim jackets can add a playful touch to your wardrobe, mixing vintage-inspired designs with a contemporary flair. Style a patchwork jacket with a solid-color outfit to let the jacket stand out as the statement piece. Pair it with straight-leg jeans or a sleek skirt for a balanced ensemble.
Pair a Denim Jacket With Cargo Pants
Cargo pants are having a major movement. Even better—they pair perfectly with denim jackets to create a functional yet stylish look. Choose your cargos based on the wash color of your jacket, and pair with a chunky sneaker or ankle boot to complete the look.
Pair Denim With Denim
The style rule used to be that a denim jacket with jeans was a no-no—especially if they were the same color. But that rule has definitely changed. “You can definitely pair a denim jacket with jeans! Choose contrasting shades for visual balance,” Sockel says. “Matching denim washes is also a popular option for those interested in testing out the style. Try breaking up the look with a chunky belt.”
Wear a Cropped Denim Jacket Over a Jumpsuit
Denim jackets are the perfect partner to jumpsuits. A faded blue looks great for a casual ensemble, but pair it with a smart black or dark blue jean jacket for wearing to work.
Go Beyond the Black and Blue
If blue denim is not your thing, or if you already own one of those and want to grow your jean jacket collection, try one with a pop of color. This cherry red jean jacket becomes the focal point of a black and white ensemble.
Go Long With Your Denim
Denim dusters are a fresh take on the classic—and look great with both pants (like these jeans), or over a dress.
Opt for a Black Jacket to Dress Things Up
“While denim jackets are typically casual, you can incorporate them into a semi-formal or work outfit,” Sockel says. “Opt for a dark, clean-cut denim jacket. Denim jackets pair great with dresses, even semi-formal dresses, for the right occasion.”
Pair a Denim Jacket With a Mini
This cute outfit is definitely giving vintage 90s style. Pair a sleek plaid mini with a baggy black denim jacket (and don’t forget the Doc Martens).
Throw a Blue Denim Jacket Over a Maxi Dress
Toss a jean jacket over a maxi dress for a relaxed, boho style outfit.
Transition a Summer Look to Fall
A big, boyfriend jean jacket is the freshest silhouette going. “We’re seeing oversized and boxy silhouettes of jean jackets trending, for a relaxed and casual vibe,” Sockel says. It’s the perfect thing to throw over a more summery ensemble (like these shorts) to help extend the season to wear them.
Try a Statement Denim Jacket
Denim jackets with intriguing art on the back have become a key style. Pair a bold denim jacket with a more simple ensemble, like this white dress and red accessories combo.
Play With Silhouettes
Jean jackets look stylish with wide-legged pants. You can opt for a cropped version to make the top streamlined, but it also looks great when you pair a baggy denim jacket with the wide legged pants.
Use a Cropped Jacket to Give a Flowy Dress Shape
A form-fitting denim jacket can define your waist and give an A-line dress some shape. (Plus, the frayed edges help give it a more casual vibe.)
Layer an Oversized Denim Jacket Over a Midi-Length Skirt
A midi skirt and ankle boots are a perfect fall pairing with a denim jacket.
Use a Jean Jacket to Bring White Pants Beyond Summer
That old saw about white pants only in summertime no longer applies, but a jean jacket can make it feel less summery when you want to break out your white jeans early in the spring or late into the fall.
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