5 Ways To Wear A Denim Jacket
A denim jacket is a true closet staple that transcends fleeting trends. Here, we round up five ways to wear it now
Do double denim
Denim on denim may be Pre-Fall 2025’s favorite duo, but this is no one-season wonder: the beauty of the pairing lies in its sartorial mileage and versatility. For a polished take on the Canadian tuxedo, pair jeans with a coordinating denim jacket. Citizens of Humanity’s ‘Abra’ jacket and wide-leg ‘Beverly’ jeans from its collaboration with Argent are highlights from our NET SUSTAIN edit and can be worn on repeat. Just be sure to keep accessories classic: Le Monde Béryl’s ‘Mica’ ballet flats in soft ecru leather elevate the utility fabric beautifully, while a pair of sunglasses will add a rock’n’roll edge.
Pair with a summer dress or skirt
Choosing something to wear over summer dresses can be tricky, but the denim jacket provides a stylish solution. A classic blue wash will become your most dependable layer, owing to its versatility, and Loewe’s ‘Trapeze’ jacket is the perfect pick. Wear it over all your favorite day dresses, from ditzy floral-print slips to flowing maxi dresses, like Esse Studios’ sleek stretch-knit and organic cotton-poplin style. Finally, slip on a pair of barely-there sandals and Sophie Buhai’s earrings from our NET SUSTAIN edit – they’re reversible, so you can choose between the grooved and smooth sides.
For after hours
Come evening, a denim jacket – like Sacai’s boxy peplum style – and an ultra-mini skirt become the ultimate power pairing, with the former bringing a grounding nonchalance to the latter. Alaïa’s mini is made from crisp white cotton-poplin with a trending bubble hem. Wear yours with bare legs and Saint Laurent’s ‘Vendôme’ slingbacks, adding a mini bag, like Toteme’s ‘Bevel’ tote in butter-yellow satin.
Go off-duty
A denim jacket is a downtime staple – the sort of piece you can shrug on over everything to instantly add laid-back cool. Topping our wish list is Nili Lotan’s ‘Najac’ bomber jacket, which looks effortlessly cool teamed with TWP’s cashmere ‘Beach Stripe Big Boy’ tee and Haikure’s barrel-leg ‘Bibi’ jeans from our NET SUSTAIN edit. Just add New Balance’s ‘1906R’ sneakers for a dose of ’90s nostalgia.
Elevate with tailoring
When it comes to nailing the art of high-low dressing, a dark-denim jacket with tailored pants will always prove to be a winning formula. Start by layering Givenchy’s nipped-in style over a satin camisole, then balance the proportions with Adam Lippes’s wide-leg ‘Wyatt’ pants. As for shoes, keep things polished for the office with a pair of low, block-heeled pumps and grab Savette’s ‘Symmetry’ bag (another NET SUSTAIN highlight) before heading out.
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