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.
CITIZENS OF HUMANITY+ Argent Abra denim jacket
LEMAIREOrganic cotton tank$114.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx small - low stockx smallsmall - out of stockmedium - out of stocklargex large - low stock
CITIZENS OF HUMANITY+ Argent Beverly high-rise wide-leg jeans$155.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size23 - out of stock24 - out of stock25 - out of stock26 - out of stock27 - out of stock28 - out of stock29 - out of stock30 - out of stock31 - out of stock
LE MONDE BERYLMica gathered leather ballet flats$625.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock35.536 - out of stock36.5 - out of stock3737.5 - out of stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - out of stock39.5 - low stock40 - out of stock40.5 - out of stock41 - out of stock41.5 - out of stock42 - out of stock
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.
LOEWETrapeze denim jacket$900.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - out of stock36 - out of stock3840 - low stock42 - low stock44 - out of stock
SOPHIE BUHAIReversible gold vermeil hoop earrings
ESSE STUDIOSStretch-knit and gathered organic cotton-poplin maxi dress
MÉTIERPrivate Eye leather and linen tote
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.
SACAIDenim jacket
TOTEMEBevel satin tote
ALAÏAGathered cotton-poplin mini skirt
SAINT LAURENTVendôme embellished leather slingback pumps$1,100.00View Product DetailsSelect a SizeEU 36EU 36.5 - out of stockEU 37EU 37.5EU 38EU 38.5 - low stockEU 39EU 39.5EU 40 - out of stockEU 40.5 - low stockEU 41
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.
NILI LOTANNajac denim jacket$590.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex small - out of stocksmall - out of stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stockx large
TWPBeach Stripe Big Boy striped cashmere T-shirt$170.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx smallx small - out of stocksmallmediumlarge - low stockx large - out of stock
HAIKUREBibi mid-rise barrel-leg jeans$207.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size23 - low stock2425 - out of stock2627 - low stock28 - out of stock29 - out of stock30 - out of stock31 - out of stock32 - out of stock
NEW BALANCE1906R metallic leather-trimmed mesh and suede sneakers$124.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size4 - out of stock4.5 - low stock5 - low stock5.5 - low stock6 - out of stock6.5 - out of stock7 - out of stock7.5 - out of stock8 - out of stock8.599.5 - out of stock
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.
GIVENCHYDenim jacket$1,050.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - low stock363840 - low stock42 - out of stock44 - out of stock
DIOR EYEWEARDiorGraphique S1I rectangular-frame acetate sunglasses
ADAM LIPPESWyatt canvas straight-leg pants$516.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size0 - out of stock2 - out of stock4 - low stock6 - low stock810 - low stock1214
SAVETTESymmetry leather shoulder bag
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