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 SS25’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. Another Tomorrow’s white trucker style – from our NET SUSTAIN edit of consciously crafted pieces, and exclusive to NET-A-PORTER – and Agolde’s ‘90s Pinch Waist’ jeans in the same shade can be worn on repeat. Just be sure to keep accessories classic: Ancient Greek Sandals’ ‘Aerati’ ballet flats elevate the utility fabric in summery black raffia, while Barton Perreira’s ‘Cecil’ sunglasses add a rock ‘n’ roll edge.
Pair with a summer dress or skirt
Choosing something to wear over spring dresses can be tricky, but the denim jacket provides a stylish solution. A chic dark wash will become your most dependable layer, owing to its versatility, and Bottega Veneta’s indigo jacket is the perfect pick. Slip it on over all your favorite day dresses, from ditzy floral-print slips to simple knitted midis, like Khaite’s sleek pleated wool ‘Jodie’ style. Finally, slip on Staud’s leather ‘Freja’ flip flops and a gold necklace – Foundrae’s 18-karat gold diamond style is strung with the brand’s ‘New Beginnings’ and ‘Internal Compass’ medallions.
For after hours
Come evening, a denim jacket – like McQueen’s peplum style – and an ultra-mini skirt become the ultimate power pairing, with the former bringing a grounding nonchalance to the latter. Isabel Marant’s ‘Dova’ mini from the SS25 runway is made from paisley-print georgette with a tie-detailed front. Wear yours with bare legs and Neous’ ‘Arneb’ slingback sandals. Finish with a mini bag and simple hoop earrings, like Stone and Strand’s ‘Bold Sparkle’ pair.
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. In transitional weather, the most versatile picks come oversized. Designed in collaboration with Levi’s, Sacai’s deconstructed design ticks all our boxes. We love it paired with Toteme’s knitted tank and Citizens of Humanity’s wide-leg ‘Aurora’ pants for a dose of ’90s nostalgia. Just add sneakers or ballet flats and a covetable bag for the ideal finish. Dragon Diffusion’s roomy ‘Bamboo Triple Jump’ tote comes in burgundy woven leather and will go with everything in your closet.
Elevate with tailoring
When it comes to nailing the art of high-low dressing, a blue denim jacket with tailored pants will always prove to be a winning formula. Start by layering Loewe’s leather-trimmed dark-denim jacket over a crisp white shirt, like Toteme’s organic cotton-poplin style, then balance the proportions with Altuzarra’s relaxed wide-leg ‘Dash’ pants. As for shoes, keep things polished for the office with a pair of low, block-heeled pumps or retro low-top sneakers for the weekend.
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