Being a fashion editor, I pride myself on making savvy wardrobe decisions based on the research I've done for my stories. But I'm not perfect, and there's one fashion-related regret I need to get off my chest. Not too long ago, I got into one of my frequent cleaning frenzies and purged a number of denim jackets from my closet. While I usually end up satisfied with my Marie Kondo–esque clean-outs and happy to have the extra closet (and mental) space back, I have to admit that my latest one may have gone a little too far.
You see, I rid my entire closet of any denim jackets since I hadn't been wearing them nearly as much. Now, though, I'm afraid to share that the staple has been on a comeback tour this season (and boy do I have regrets). Thanks to the fresh ways designers like Miu Miu, Khaite, and Wales Bonner are reimagining it, the jacket style has resurfaced as a wardrobe must-have yet again, and with the help of favored denim brands such as Agolde and Levi's, it's accessible to everyone. Fashion people are already giving a heavy backing to the beloved staple, so flip through the below denim-jacket outfits and consider this your official green light to give it another go.
Style Notes: Classic trucker jackets won't ever die, but a denim racing jacket, one of fall's most exciting micro-trends, feels especially fresh.
Style Notes: Double denim is a no-brainer outfit. Swapping the jeans for a miniskirt and adding tall boots make the look feel very now.
Style Notes: Leave it to Miu Miu to reinvent the wardrobe classic by hacking off several inches from the bottom. There are myriad ways to style a cropped jacket like this, but it becomes surprisingly polished with a midi skirt and tall boots.
Style Notes: Double-denim outfits can easily look updated or outdated—it all comes down to the right proportions. Pair an oversize jacket with relaxed jeans for a fresh take.
Style Notes: Denim shirts are another alternative to classic trucker jackets, and they always lend a cool Western feel, especially with flared jeans and ankle boots.
Style Notes: Ultra-cropped denim jackets are on the rise, and I have a feeling Miu Miu's hacked-off styles have something to do with it.
Style Notes: You can never go wrong with darker denim. It simply always look elevated.
Style Notes: I'm happy to report that the staple plays well with trendier basics like puddle pants, graphic tees, and retro sneakers.
Style Notes: Add polish to a double-denim outfit when you style it with a black turtleneck and heeled ankle boots.
Style Notes: Birkenstock Bostons and a white tee make for a chill off-duty outfit that will never fail you.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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