3 Easy Ways to Wear a Denim Jacket
Meet the new jean jacket—not just for casual days anymore.
By Adam Glassman
Photo: Chris Eckert
Nathalie Cupid-Riley
32, Salon Manager
Trend Alert
Denim jackets, updated with light and ombré washes—as well as classic, fitted dark—will take Natalie everywhere from Saturday shopping to evening cocktails. “I love the look and feel of these,” she says. “Especially the worn-in vibe of the faded Paige jacket.”
You can wear a jean jacket in lieu of a blazer if you work in a creative field.
Polished accessories make this office-appropriate.
Jacket, Paige, $189. Top, Tory Burch, $550. Skirt, Veronica Beard, $595. Earrings, Sequin. Watch, Timex. Clutch, Deux Lux. Shoes, Steve Madden.
Trend Alert
Denim jackets, updated with light and ombré washes—as well as classic, fitted dark—will take Natalie everywhere from Saturday shopping to evening cocktails. “I love the look and feel of these,” she says. “Especially the worn-in vibe of the faded Paige jacket.”
You can wear a jean jacket in lieu of a blazer if you work in a creative field.
Work
Polished accessories make this office-appropriate.
Jacket, Paige, $189. Top, Tory Burch, $550. Skirt, Veronica Beard, $595. Earrings, Sequin. Watch, Timex. Clutch, Deux Lux. Shoes, Steve Madden.
Photo: Chris Eckert
Evening
Evening-worthy? Yes, in an extra dark wash and buttoned-up shape.
Jacket, Isaac Mizrahi Jeans, $99; Nordstrom. Dress, Shoshanna, $330. Headband, Deepa Gurnani. Earrings, Dina Mackney Designs. Brooches, John Wind. Shoes, Aquazzura.
Jacket, Isaac Mizrahi Jeans, $99; Nordstrom. Dress, Shoshanna, $330. Headband, Deepa Gurnani. Earrings, Dina Mackney Designs. Brooches, John Wind. Shoes, Aquazzura.
Photo: Chris Eckert
Weekend
A boxy fit and trendy ombré make this a fun, off-duty look.
Jacket, Acne, $370. Sweater, Rebecca Taylor, $295. Jeans, Agave Denim, $178. Earrings, Rebecca Minkoff. Scarf, Lulla by Bindya. Shoes, DV by Dolce Vita.
Next: The best jeans for every body type
Jacket, Acne, $370. Sweater, Rebecca Taylor, $295. Jeans, Agave Denim, $178. Earrings, Rebecca Minkoff. Scarf, Lulla by Bindya. Shoes, DV by Dolce Vita.
Next: The best jeans for every body type
From the February 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine