The black denim jacket strikes that perfect middle ground between a casual blue denim jacket and a sleek, edgy leather jacket, making it versatile to use regardless of your gender or nature of style. Whether you’re going casual and layered with a hoodie and sneakers or a bit more dolled up for an evening, the black denim jacket is your year-round staple. Its styling options are endless, from an all-black outfit to edgy attire. Here are some ways to wear a black denim jacket.
1. Creating Layered Styles
Style your jacket with a plain or patterned T-shirt
Bring texture and visual interest to your outfit by layering a solid or striped t-shirt under a black denim jacket. Keep things low-key with a soft and comfortable t-shirt in a neutral color like charcoal or light Heather gray. For a more classic look, layer your jacket over a white tee.
To make the biggest impression, try a graphic tee or band shirt layered underneath the black denim. Stick to T-shirt designs that have a black or gray background for maximum impact.
A plain white T-shirt will always work. With the leathers jackets and denim jackets coming in a variety of shades, it is always good to even it out with a basic shirt. For one softer and more colorful, lay your jacket over a light pastel-colored shirt.
Layer your jacket on top of the hoodie
Some people might like to wear their favorite pullover hoodie underneath the jean jacket, or they may like to get it in a zip-up style, which can be worn zipped or unzipped. Hold onto the hood’s sleeves and slide your arms into the jacket. Grab the hood out so it is hanging over top of the denim jacket’s collar, and so that the hood’s drawstrings are hanging from the front of the collar.
- An oversized jacket is a great complement to this style. What you need most in the jacket is some extra space, especially in the sleeves.
- You could go monochromatic with a black hoodie, or in a bright color as a contrasting, get a sporty, vibrant touch.
Style with a dress for a feminine touch
Add some spunk to your girly look with a black denim jacket on top of flowing colors on your dress.
Either it is for an extra warmth sleeveless dress or just for a casual daytime look, the combination itself is really chic and unexpected. A floral-printed dress in a black backdrop looks nice and unique for a modern, playful getup. To tone down a fancier dress, try wearing a slinky satin one under your old-in-denim jacket.
Accessorize this with a couple of edgy pieces, like stacked rings or a choker, to complete the look.
Pair it with a shirt that buttons down
Layer it over your favorite button-down and swap out a blazer for a denim jacket, effortlessly taking your look from day to night. Men can do a plaid dress shirt or even a warm flannel in darker hues underneath their coats for a vibe of being both tough and refined. Women can get a similar vibe with just one thing: a chiffon button-down or even a simple V-neck under their denim jackets makes them just a little classier. Team these with some chinos in the color of neutral tones, such as gray, olive, or khaki. This combo gives off a laid-back yet polished look that works for a variety of settings.
Choose the jacket with a flannel or shearling lining
A lined denim jacket is also a fashionable item to wear in colder weather. A great flannel lining with pop color can play the role of wonderful layering for autumn. Great protection from the cold and superior style are guaranteed by a white or black shearling lining.
A light denim jacket is always easy to layer over a woolen coat for that extra insulation on really cold days.
2. Trying Different Bottoms
Black on Black
Your black denim or men’s black leather jacket USA over the black denim jeans is an ultra-sleek and effective look. Chic and easy; go for a skinny or slim fit, perhaps the latter already in a style described as being lightly distressed to add textural interest. A little shading difference can also be interesting to the eye.
Contrast with lighter-wash denim
Light-wash jeans are a good pair to put on with your jacket during the warmer months. Go dark with them ripped for a slightly more informal look or, for girls, extra-high-waisted and belted with a thick black belt to play up the contrast. It also works well with light-wash shorts.
Don’t do denim-on-denim
If you are wearing a denim jacket, pair it with a pair of black jeans so that you can avoid a denim mismatch. This is versatile, from medium to dark washes of blue jeans. Dress up dark wash dress jeans with a pair of dress shoes for evening wear, or wear medium-wash jeans with sneakers for an easygoing style.
Pair them with slim-cut bottoms
Skinny or slim-cut bottoms are perfect for pairing up when it comes to your boxy jacket; they can make the lower part of the body maintain the same level of slenderness.
3. Selecting a Colour Palette
Go all black
An all-black look is urban and sleek when you wear your black denim jacket over black jeans. You can also play around with soft cotton or glossy leather textures to add depth and keep it from looking one-dimensional. If you are after somewhat of a softer approach, then consider breaking up your look with some charcoal gray or vintage washes of black denim.
Say it with black and white
Put together the high contrast look by pairing your black denim jacket with black track pants that are a much common style nowadays, pinned with white stripes, and also white sneakers, or them paired with black skinny jeans for a casual look. An edgier alternative would be to put them with white denim jeans or patent-leather white ankle boots. Finish up by layering over simple white or black with white graphic tees. Dress this black and white palette up or down-either way, it’s always striking.
Pop up a jewel tone or bright
Add punch to your outfit with something as bold as cobalt blue or red. For a trendier look, sample moody jewel tones: ochre, emerald. Brighten an all-black ensemble with one accent color. Too much brown or navy if worn with your black jacket can look depressing.