The Dish on Denim

4 Ways to Style Denim

Article by Claudia Mata, Photos by Claudia Mata & Kristen Phillips, Graphic by London Marchman

The most trusty piece that you can have in your closet is a classic denim jacket. They are unique because of their versatility, variety (light denim wash, anyone?) and ability to easily be thrown onto any outfit while still looking trendy and chic. Not to mention, a denim jacket can be worn during any season. It would be hard to even try and push the denim jacket out of style, so let’s embrace that it’s pretty much guaranteed to stay.

 Here are some favorite ways to style your go-to denim jacket:

Over-the-Dress: Feeling a bit chilly or in need of extra texture with your outfit? Wear a summer dress with a jacket on top and a great pair of sneakers! If it gets too hot, you can always tie your denim jacket around your waist for a simple yet trendy look.

Chunky Sweaters: Even though we’re approaching summer, this is a good look to keep in mind once those fall temperatures come rushing in. One of my favorite looks for the colder months is that of a denim jacket over a sweater or turtle-neck. Take this look to the next level with a messy updo and cute hoops, and you’re golden.

The Laid-back Look: To achieve that effortless cool-girl vibe, pop your denim jacket over a plain white tee and dress it up with some statement jewelry.

The Canadian Suit: There’s lots of controversy on this one but denim on denim can totally be pulled off with the right pieces. After all, fashion is all about expressing yourself. Pro-tip: if denim on denim seems to be too much, there’s always denim overalls (and the overall dress)!

Invest in a good quality denim jacket to instantly make selecting outfits so much easier. From oversized and distressed to light wash and dark, there is a denim jacket for everyone. Sidenote: thrift stores are a treasure trove for vintage denim, so support local!