Some Say Jean Jackets Are Out, But These Cool Outfits Prove That Wrong

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A woman wearing a dark-wash jean jacket buttoned up over a white T-shirt and a green slip skirt standing next to a table and in front of a painting

(Image credit: @lucywilliams02)

No matter the season or the reigning trends, there is one tried-and-true outerwear staple: the jean jacket. The classic denim piece is great for every season, whether you're dressing for chilly summer nights or need to give your winter look a cool layered touch. Not only is a jean jacket versatile when it comes to the weather, but the same is also true for styling possibilities—the outfit ideas are endless.

Below are 15 cool jean-jacket outfit ideas that caught my eye on Instagram. Thankfully, there is something for a variety of personal styles. Plus, you'll get fashion girl–approved insight on how to pair a denim jacket with everything from jeans to dresses. Whether you're going for a minimalist feel like TyLynn Nguyen in her light-wash denim-on-denim look or you want a polished vacation-ready way to wear a white denim jacket (oh, hi, Emma Hoareau!), these looks have got you covered. Keep scrolling to discover your favorite.

influencer Tylynn Nguyen poses while toasting with a glass of wine while standing in a yard with green grass wearing black cat-eye sunglasses, a denim jacket, and jeans

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Lucy wears a green slip skirt, denim jacket, white t-shirt, black lug-sole boots, and a tan loewe bag.

(Image credit: @lucywilliams02)

Abi wears a denim jacket, white tank top, ivory skirt, and colorful sneakers.

(Image credit: @abimarvel)

Emili wears a green baseball cap, blue denim jacket, white t-shirt, blue jeans, grey new balance sneakers, and a louis vuitton bag.

(Image credit: @emilisindlev)

Emma wears a white jean jacket wiht a pink mini dress, sandals, and a raffia bag.

(Image credit: @emmahoareau)

Monik wears a denim jacket, and coordinating wide-leg jeans.

(Image credit: @monikh)

Aimee wears a denim jacket, white button-down shirt, blue jeans, and tan heeled boots.

(Image credit: @aimeesong)

A woman wears a long blue wool coat, blue denim jacket, white turtleneck, tie-dye jeans, black combat boots, and a black shoulder bag.

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A woman wears a black jean jacket, white t-shirt, black straight-leg jeans, and black ankle boots.

(Image credit: @lefevrediary)

a woman wears a dark-wash jean jacket, blue wide-leg jeans, and yellow wedges.

(Image credit: @angelafink)

Jen wears a jean jacket, a white maxi dress, and white and black sandals.

(Image credit: @jen_wonders)

A woman wears a black trench coat with a black denim jacket, white t-shirt, black jeans, and snakeskin ankle boots.

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Camille wears a denim jacket, white t-shirt, flare jeans, and a black hermes bag.

(Image credit: @camillecharriere)

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Jennifer Camp Forbes
Jennifer Camp Forbes
Senior Shopping Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.

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