Fashion People Love This Basic Jacket—Here Are 9 Cool Ways to Style It Now
There's no doubt that a blue denim jacket is as versatile as it gets. It's easy to wear year-round over practically everything from floral dresses to simple white tees. But sometimes, a blue jean jacket can end up feeling a tad too casual for certain occasions. That's where a black denim jacket comes into play. It's a fall- and winter-ready layering piece that's dressier and edgier than its blue-hued cousin. Whether they're layering an oversize black denim jacket over a dress or styling a fitted one under an overcoat, fashion people love the not-so-basic basic, and we've got the outfits to prove it. Scroll below as we share all the seriously cool ways to style a black denim jacket this fall and winter, and shop our favorites out there.
We love the idea of pairing an oversize black denim jacket with a flowy prairie dress and sneakers.
Shop:
Black denim on black denim? Why not? Break up the double-denim look with beige accents.
Shop:
Layer a black denim jacket over a summery dress for an easy transitional outfit.
Shop:
Elevate your denim-jacket ensemble by layering a chic black leather shirt underneath. Opt for a longline silhouette to elongate your look.
Shop:
Give your leopard-print dress a casual-cool look by throwing a basic black denim jacket over your shoulders. Finish your look with Converse sneakers.
Shop:
You can't go wrong with a white turtleneck contrasted with a black jean jacket—the perfect duo.
Shop:
What makes a hoodie and sweatpants even cooler? A black denim jacket, of course!
Shop:
A black denim jacket works great when paired with a leather skirt.
Shop:
When in doubt, opt for an all-black outfit. Try balancing your skinny jeans with an oversize jacket.
Shop:
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated. Up next, 7 Outdated Jacket Trends We're Skipping and 7 We're Buying Instead
Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
-
4 Dated Sweater Trends I'm Purging From My Small NYC Closet by the Year's End
And the chic knitwear I'm making room for.
By Natalie Cantell
-
Law Roach's World: His New Book, Bag of Choice, and What He Grabs on a Target Run
"[Styling] has made my world so much bigger."
By Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
-
Fashion Editors Agree: This Classic Jacket Style Will Be Your Smartest Fall Buy
Short and sweet.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
Nordstrom Is My Go-To Destination for Denim—6 Styles I'm Buying This Fall
Including the controversial Canadian tuxedo.
By Ana Escalante
-
5 Affordable Denim Trends French Women Are Wearing This Fall
They're all under $150.
By Ana Escalante
-
I'm in My 20s—Here Are 6 Style Lessons I Learned to Look More Polished and Grown-Up
Sophisticated styling 101.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
8 Copenhagen Street Style Trends I Plan to Replicate in New York
Pared back yet never boring.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
Nordstrom's Denim Department Is Unmatched—25 Cool Picks Any Fashion Person Would Love
Everything from jeans to shorts to dresses.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes