Break out the denim jacket to freshen up your outfits.
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. Black Ripped Mom Jeans
"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
If blue denim is not your thing, or if you already 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.
Get the look: Riders By Lee Denim Jacket, $38, amazon.com
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).
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.
Get the look: Madewell The Jean Jacket in Medford Wash, $128, madewell.com
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.
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.
Get the look: Levi's 90s Trucker Jacket, $98, levi.com
Get the look: Madewell The Jean Jacket in Medford Wash, $128, madewell.com
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.)
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.
A midi skirt and ankle boots are a perfect fall pairing with a denim jacket.
Get the look: Mavi Jeans Denim Trucker Jacket, $128, nordstrom.com
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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