Now I don’t often tell EVERYONE of every shape and size that they all need to wear the same piece of clothing – I think clothes are an expression of your individuality, and if we all wore the same thing how boring would the world be!
BUT there are definitely exceptions to the rule – and this is one of them; THE DENIM JACKET.
80′ throw back? Maybe. Something that should have pride of place in your wardrobe now? Definitely.
So what is so great about a denim jacket? Simply the fact that it is one of the most VERSATILE pieces you can have in your wardrobe. It pretty much goes with everything.
My denim jacket pretty much gets an outing at least once a week (if not more!) and I ALWAYS travel with it (left to right: Melbourne, Auckland, Brisbane)
The denim jacket is one of the KEY ways to rock that cool-casual weekend look that well all try and get right!
Use it to DRESS DOWN things that you think are maybe too “good” to wear on the weekends, or in a casual setting. In summer, I will also wear a denim jacket over a silk maxi dress, or sundress that is maybe a bit too dressy for a relaxed situation – but the jacket brings it down to the right dress code.
It’s also a great piece to layer with (like I am in the middle picture) – particularly if you AREN’T wearing jeans on the bottom. The cropped styles are great for defining your waist if you are wearing something a little looser too.
A note on wearing a denim jacket with jeans: I’m not a huge fan of double denim, BUT if your jacket and jeans are totally different colours it can definitely work! (so for instance, wear a dark denim pair of jeans, and a lighter jacket – then it doesn’t look like you are wearing a suit-O-denim)
So here are three of the best out at the moment and make sure you keep an eye on my #everydaystyle outfits for ideas on different ways to wear your jacket!
SHOP THE LOOK: CottonOn “devon” denim jacket $49.95 | Jeanswest “jenna” denim jacket $89.99 | Max knitted denim jacket $119.00
Which one will YOU choose?
Have you seen any other awesome denim jackets around? Share the love – tell us in the comments below where you’ve seen one!
Until Next Time,
In Love & Style Always
Cait xoxo
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I had been searching for a denim jacket for so long when I read this post. Then finally found one at Just Jeans. It’s knitted denim and so soft. Same situation as Jodie – normally a 10 but got a 6. I love it. I love your blog – thankyou for your sensible and easy to follow advice!
Yay!! That’s exactly what I love to hear xx
I am hugely pro-denim jackets. I have two: dark wash and light wash. 🙂
They are the best aren’t they Rachel! I think I might invest in a lighter one shortly too 😉
I bought the Portmans one on sale a few months back after you recommended and modelled it. Also, when I was shopping in Sacha Drake (yes again!), Jodi was wearing a cute denim jacket over the Madison dress in raspberry….looked fab and as you said, what a great way to dress down a dress that you feel is a bit too good for casual wear!
I used to wear my Maddison dress EXACTLY the same way! Haha all us SD girls think the same haha
Yay, I got something right IN ADVANCE! I actually bought that Jeanswest jacket a few weeks ago. An interesting note on sizing – I looked for ages and everything looked so bulky and boxy and horrible on me until I stopped trying to get something that would do up. I’m an apple and am very busty with minimal waist and a bit of a tummy, but have quite narrow shoulders. Normally I wear a size 16 on top to account for the bustiness and lack of waist, but for this jacket, I ended up buying a 12 and it fits my shoulders and arms beautifully and defines my waist. It’ll never do up in a million years, but who cares, it’s a spring piece anyway, right? And I took your advice and rolled up the sleeves a bit so you can see my wrists, and that was instantly more slimming too. Thanks as always for the good advice Cait!
That is SO awesome that you say that (I’m also just writing StyleMail and I say a very similar thing….. so you are totally ahead of the game!!)
Lol, I just saw style mail – not only did I practically read your mind on the jacket sizing, but on the weekend I purchased a pair of white skinny crop jeans ($5 from Millers – woot) and a statement necklace from the Collette half price sale. Woo hoo, I’m learning!
Look at you!!!! haha that is so awesome 🙂