This Is the #1 Most Versatile Jacket in Your Wardrobe
The denim jacket is the ultimate easy-to-wear piece. You can throw it on with anything in your wardrobe and it won't clash. Yes, even jeans. (PSA: Double denim is okay; you'll still look cool.) While other jacket styles come and go, it's the denim jacket we go back to again and again because it's so versatile.
To prove our point, we've hunted down all our favourite street style looks featuring denim jackets and explained why they're so damn good. From the cosy shearling pieces to the more tailored styles, there are many ways to don the denim with aplomb. Once you've seen those pics, we just know you'll be keen to shop the latest jackets right now, so we've also included that too. We are good to you like that.
Click through our gallery for 10 reasons you need a denim jacket in your wardrobe and where to shop our favourite pieces right now.
Style Notes: Come winter, your faithful denim jacket you wore throughout summer can now be worn under all of your wool and faux-fur coats.
Style Notes: A shearling collar is one of our favourite features on a denim jacket.
Style Notes: Remember that an oversize denim jacket will instantly make any outfit look youthful.
Style Notes: There's nothing that says summer outfit more than a denim jacket over a sundress. Yes, we know it's cold right now, but that doesn't mean you can't plan your holiday.
Style Notes: If in doubt, ensure you have a ruffled blouse poking out of your trusty denim jacket.
Style Notes: If you're going for the Canadian tuxedo, remember to go for interesting tailoring on the jacket, jeans or both.
Style Notes: Dashing out of the house and you accidentally grabbed denim instead of black wool? Fear not, it'll go well with all your neutrals.
Style Notes: While it's the ultimate casual jacket, once paired with a chic designer bag and sunnies, you're immediately 100% cooler and brunch-ready.
Style Notes: Take a tip from über-blogger Pernille Teisbaek and button your jacket in the middle and leave the bottom and top undone to cinch your waist.
Style Notes: Sure, the black trouser–and–white shirt ensemble is super smart, but add a denim jacket and you're well on your way to looking chicly nonchalant.
Throw this over your party dress.
Retro vibes all the way.
Even brands like Balenciaga make incredible versions.
Extra fashion points for the collar on this.
Monki's version is super warm.
A classic denim jacket.
Try a bleached iteration for something a bit different.
The party denim jacket.
Chic and unusual denim from one of our favourite new designers.
This will look just as chic with your boyfriend jeans as it will with a maxi dress.
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