It’s the classic summer topper, but a denim jacket always makes me feel so middle school every time I wear one. Which is why I always end up tossing my jean jacket on the floor along with the hundred outfits I’ve just tried on. But what always draws me to my trust old denim jacket is the fact that I know it’ll go with whatever I’m wearing, and adds a laid-back cool factor to balance out my go-to work dresses and skirts. But I’m starting to get inspired to get over my denim jacket hang-ups after seeing so many street stylers and celebs own the look lately. Deep thoughts right now, people. But maybe it’s still middle school and maybe that’s a good thing now? Kind of like normcore, but now it’s what’s childish is now chic. Or maybe the jean jacket loses its tweeny-bopper vibes when worn by a “grown up”. Or perhaps it’s just all about how you style a denim jacket that makes all the difference (probably). Seeing how these bloggers and street stylers style their denim jackets makes me want to break mine out again right now.
Is This Outfit Too Basic?
Maybe it’s because I work in fashion, but I hate basic outfits. Even though my style runs pretty classic and minimal, I also have an allergy to anything that looks like it could be out of a J.Crew catalog or…
Summer Weekend Uniform
I used to live in shorts come summer, but this Tory Burch beach skirt is quickly replacing my favorite shorts as my go-to piece to throw on for summer brunch, the pool or beach, a trip to the park or…
Closet Remix: 20 Ways to Wear a Denim Jacket in Fall
Denim jackets are a closet staple year-round. In fact, I think they look even cooler in fall and winter as part of a layered look. It’s less expected, fresher, less grade school.