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.
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Black denim on black denim? Why not? Break up the double-denim look with beige accents.
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Layer a black denim jacket over a summery dress for an easy transitional outfit.
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Elevate your denim-jacket ensemble by layering a chic black leather shirt underneath. Opt for a longline silhouette to elongate your look.
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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.
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You can't go wrong with a white turtleneck contrasted with a black jean jacket—the perfect duo.
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What makes a hoodie and sweatpants even cooler? A black denim jacket, of course!
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A black denim jacket works great when paired with a leather skirt.
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When in doubt, opt for an all-black outfit. Try balancing your skinny jeans with an oversize jacket.
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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 Up next, 7 Outdated Jacket Trends We're Skipping and 7 We're Buying Instead
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