How to Wear a Denim Jacket with Jeans
Denim-on-denim outfits are chic and easy to style with the
wide variety of colors, styles, and washes of denim available today. Continue
reading for advice on how to wear denim jackets with jeans.
Can I Wear a Denim Jacket With Jeans?
Wearing denim on denim, or pairing a denim jacket or shirt
with denim jeans, is a divisive look. Some consider it a major fashion faux
pas, while others enjoy the playfulness of the casual look. Regardless of your
stance, denim is a fashion staple, with people wearing all-denim looks for
decades.
How to Wear a Denim Jacket with Jeans
Here are some outfit ideas for creating a chic
denim-on-denim look with items you already own:
1. Play with colors. Look for black or white denim
pieces to incorporate into your double-denim look, in addition to different
shades of denim. Wear dark-wash denim jeans with a lighter-wash denim jacket to
lengthen your frame and draw attention to your face. Consider incorporating
pops of color into other parts of your ensemble to break up the double denim.
Denim is typically blue, but it is a neutral that goes with almost any color.
Wear red lipstick and a red T-shirt with your denim jacket and blue jeans, for
example, to create a cohesive, bold look. If you don't want to match, educate
yourself on color theory to find complementary colors.
2. Experiment with various silhouettes. Experiment with
various silhouettes. You can wear anything from a shrunken denim jacket to a
flowy black denim blazer as your top. Consider loose-fitting or wide-leg jeans
for your bottoms. Alternately, pair skinny jeans with an oversized denim
jacket. If you want to branch out from separates, denim overalls or a denim
jumpsuit are a modern take on traditional blue jeans that also look great with
a denim jacket.
3. Experiment with a monochromatic look. Though the general
rule is to avoid matching denim pieces, pairing a black denim jacket with black
jeans creates a sleek look that can be dressed up with accessories. The
combination of white jeans and a white denim jacket creates a fresh, casual
look that is ideal for spring or summer. Finish the look with a white T-shirt
of your choice.
4. Replace your jeans with denim shorts or a denim skirt. To
achieve a fashionable denim-on-denim look, you don't have to limit yourself to
jeans. For a retro look, pair distressed, light-wash denim shorts with an
oversized blue denim jacket. Alternatively, pair a high-waisted denim skirt or
mini shirt with a cropped jean jacket for a flattering, leg-lengthening effect.
Pair with a denim top like a chambray shirt: a lightweight, button-down denim
shirt that usually comes in a light blue or gray color to add another element
of denim to either of these outfit ideas.
