Denim jackets hold a lot of nostalgia for me. I see one and I think back to being 17, summertime, the days when it was acceptable to drink Diet Coke and eat McDonald’s french fries. The season of falling in love and finding my husband, and those carefree days together. I wore my jean jacket like it was going out of style back then, and actually kept that one jacket until a year or so ago when it was time for an upgrade.
A denim jacket is an easy to wear, layering/completer piece and I’m glad they’re back and having a moment this season. I’ve worn a denim jacket many times on the blog, but today I’m focusing on a new one I picked up from Old Navy. It’s a little oversized (only because I bought it that way, wearing a petite small), a lighter wash and has just enough distressing to make it fun.
Four Ways to Wear a Denim Jacket
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With Shorts
Starting off with the outfit combination that makes me the most nostalgic, a denim jacket with a pair of shorts. I used to wear this over and over again. It’s simple and perfect for a cooler spring day or summer night. I only have one rule when it comes to denim jackets and it’s not a rule everyone would agree with; I don’t wear denim on denim with them. It’s just too much for my tastes. So, if I’m wearing it with shorts they will be a color or a white pair.
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With a Maxi Dress
Although I have to hem every maxi dress that comes my way, I sure do love them. Don’t you? I like to wear a denim jacket with mine to work or on a summer evening!
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With a Short Dress
I mean if you can wear a denim jacket with a long dress, you can most definitely wear one with a short dress.
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With White Denim
I love the combination of white and light denim. The same idea goes into chambray with white jeans, or a white tee with light denim pants. It’s just a pretty combination!
There are really so many wears to wear a denim jacket, these are just a few of my favorite ways. Do you have one, how do you like to wear it?
-Brooke
