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How to Dress Up a Jean Jacket

10 Fresh Ways to Dress Up Your Jean Jacket

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There are few pieces as versatile as the jean jacket. It pairs with just about every colour, plays nicely with various textures, and comes in different silhouettes to easily complement several body shapes and style types.

However, denim is undoubtedly associated with a more casual, laid-back look, so when it comes to dressing it up, we typically spend a bit more brainpower assembling outfits that feel more elevated. If you're in the same boat, sift through today's roundup of street style inspiration to find out how you can give your favourite jean jacket an upgrade and shop our favourites to get the look.

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1. Draped Over Your Shoulders

Forego the traditional sleeve and drape your jacket over your shoulders for an instantly elegant look.

2. Styled With a Denim Skirt

As strange as it may seem, sometimes adding more denim to denim can steer your jean jacket in an elevated direction. White ankle boots don't hurt, either.

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3. In a Color Palette

Style your jean jacket with a blue poplin button down and mustard trousers for a style-forward color moment.

4. Over a Spring Dress

Sometimes all you need is your favorite jean jacket and a printed spring dress.

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5. Worn With Trendy Pieces

If your jacket is feeling drab, put it next to of-the-moment items, like a cool blouse.

6. Just Add Heels

Do your best denim tuxedo and don't forget to polish things off with a pair of statement heels.

7. Worn Asymmetrically

Instead of pulling it on all of the way, button the bottom button on your jean jacket and let the shoulders slide off a little.

8. Play With Proportions

A fitted jean jacket looks extra interesting when styled with voluminous trousers.

9. Opt for a Darker Wash

Invest in a dark wash jean jacket that typically looks more expensive than its lighter counterparts.

10. Try a New Style

Search for a jean jacket with unexpected details, like a belt or flared sleeves.

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You'll wear this A.P.C. Blouse Cherry Jacket ($355) for years to come.

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H&M Denim Jacket

Hurry! Snag this H&M Denim Jacket ($20, previously $40) before it sells out.

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Need Oversized Denim Jacket

Trust us: you need this Need Oversized Denim Jacket ($195).

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M.i.h Jeans Lebrun Jacket

We're smitten with the wash on this M.i.h Jeans Lebrun Jacket ($325).

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Sunday Best Edo Jacket

Looking for a slim fit iteration? Look no further than the Sunday Best Edo Jacket ($98).

Sunday Best Edo Jacket
$98
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Re/Done Reconstructed Jean Jacket

You'll never feel underdressed in this Re/Done Reconstructed Jean Jacket ($823).

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Levi’s Original Trucker Jacket

When denim is involved, you can't go wrong with Levi's Original Trucker Jacket ($70).

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Khaite Cate Jacket

The Khaite Cate Jacket ($580) is the kind of piece you can wear with an evening look and to run errands on the weekend — it's that versatile.

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Madewell Reconstructed Jean Jacket

Try a raw-hem sleeve, like the one on Madewell's Reconstructed Jean Jacket ($50, previously $148).

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