Day or night, summer or winter — a denim jacket is undeniably the most versatile piece of clothing to sport on any given day. It's lightweight, casual, and pulls together any outfit together with ease. What makes the famous 'jean jacket' an absolute essential in your wardrobe is the fact that you can pull it off as a statement piece and centre your whole outfit around it, or simply pull it on to make an average outfit look elevated. Additionally, it's one of those clothing staples that remains unaffected by trends, emerging as a classic every season. So, here are seven fail-proof ways to style a classic denim jacket to get a different look out of it every time you wear it.
Denim Jacket Style: 7 Outfit Ideas With The Most Versatile Piece Of Clothing
Strong Co-Ord Game
Co-ords have been having a field day in fashion for the past two years and so. Reason could be that they look cohesive and lend that illusion of an elongated silhouette to your body. Apart from this, denim on denim has always been a knockout look that never fails to impress, so ace the causal dressing game with a denim jacket and pair of jeans or a denim skirt for a look that's clean, simple and not too in your face.
Go The Midi Route
With cottagecore becoming the most talked about fashion trend, we have fallen in love with midis all over again. The sophisticated ankle-length skirt adds a certain old-world charm to your look which is much appreciated since we are all manifesting our soft girl era at this moment. And the combination of it with a cropped denim jacket makes for the perfect rom-com inspired day look that looks extremely feminine.
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Dress It Up
For those who want to get the buck out of their strappy summer dresses in the colder months, a denim jacket is your saviour! Simply layer on your blue denim jacket over your dress and high-knee boots to protect you from the cold. Go for an oversized fit for the denim jacket if you are going for a relaxed vibe or a fitted one if you want the overall look to be a bit more structured. Needless to say, this isn't recommended for very cold areas.
Black FTW!
Typically, a denim jacket is a casual piece of clothing since it's made from durable jean fabric which is perfect for everyday wear, but if you delve into the realm of black denim jackets, you can pretty much get away with it qualifying as a formal wear fit. Go for a clean-cut dark denim jacket that isn't frayed or ripped from anywhere and layer it over your short dress or even a crisp button-down shirt with trousers for a smart evening outfit.
Pro-tip: Fan of all black outfits like us? Check out stunning black outfit ideas here.
Joggers For A Coffee Run
There are lazy days when you don't feel like ditching your joggers or pyjamas and I completely get that as a fellow easy-dresser. But, in case you have to step out for a coffee date or running errands and want to look a bit more put together without putting in much effort, a denim jacket would make for the perfect accompaniment! All you have to do is slip into the jacket on top of your comfortable tracksuit and count on your favourite sneakers to complete this streetwear outfit vision.
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Edgy Combination
The combination of denim and leather is a match made in heaven. The rocker-chic vibes of the leather combined with the rustiness of the denim creates the ideal edgy casual outfit. For an easy going evening look, wear a denim jacket over a tank top with slightly baggy leather trousers to balance the structured feel of your fitted denim jacket. For footwear, a pair of nude heels would do the job.
Evergreen Wide Leg Trousers
For corporate girls who are always on the go and still want to look stylish, a pair of trusty wide fit trousers in a neutral colour is a must-have! It's formal and sophisticated, making it an ideal choice for office-wear but for days when you are heading out after office and want to flaunt a more laidback look, a denim jacket would come in extremely handy! Go for a white coloured denim jacket in case you wish to keep things in the neutral family, or add some contrast with a coloured one.