If there is one item of clothing that is fun no matter how you cut it, it is women’s denim jackets. From fun, casual, cool looks to sleek, edgy, and trending styles, women’s denim jackets run the gamut when it comes to style and uses. It is also one of the few staples that tends to have both a current and throwback vibe at the same time.
In other words, it works well with retro looks, especially those inspired by the neon 1980s and 1990s in the USA, but it is also adaptable to current trends and styles. Here are five particular types that we think you need to give a look this season.
Cropped
Cropped looks let you emphasize your waist and are complementary to other pieces, particularly your top. These looks tend to be more restrained (you can think of them as the skinny jeans of denim jackets), and as a consequence, you can do some more preppy or dressed-up looks with a cropped denim jacket.
Oversized
Oversized denim jackets have the opposite effect of a cropped look and really fit in well with the baggy looks that are starting to creep into everyday style that mimic athleisure and casual styles with an almost theater or art kid twist.
Oversized denim jackets are excellent statement pieces and work well for fashion-forward women who curate their look and adapt to what’s going on in current trends.
Distressed
This classic 1980s look is back with a vengeance and is styled in much the same way. Think casual, athleisure, and even autumn game day looks. This classic staple is a perennial winner and easily pairs with most looks and accessories.
Belted Denim
Belted denim isn’t for everyone, but it sure does look amazing if you have the courage to give it a try. Belted denim is less about providing a shell over another outfit and more about integrating with your outfit into a cohesive whole. In other words, this is actually part of the look, not a temporary cover to keep you warm or shield you from the wind.
For most people, basing an entire look around denim is challenging, but the reward is a fashion-forward, cutting-edge look that is hard to imitate. It’s also something you’re allowed to be creative with and experiment a little bit in terms of your look. If you crave something familiar but different at the same time, this is the way to go.
Various Washes
All of these looks can be purchased in various washes that will fundamentally change how you wear them. It also impacts the intensity of the denim’s color. For example, a stone-washed denim jacket is decidedly more casual and works well with streetwear and looks that emphasize a kind of carefree attitude when it comes to style. Darker denim washes, on the other hand, tend to work better when more deeply integrated into the composition of the outfit itself.