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If you’ve been reading here for any amount of time, you know that a great denim jacket is an ESSENTIAL piece in my closet. In fact, it’s perhaps THE MOST ESSENTIAL piece for me. I dress it up, I dress it down, and I wear it ALL YEAR LONG.
I’ve had this exact denim jacket for 7 years now (in the “sweet wash”), and I’ve been wearing it consistently that entire time. I have other styles, brands, and washes… but this particular jacket has been the main GO TO for me for all seven years! Full disclosure, I have all 4 colors of this jacket. And I’m not even embarrassed. Ha!
Today I’m giving you ideas on how to style a denim jacket in the summer.
OUTFIT #1
I love it here layered over a white tee and styled with these adorable printed pants.
white tee / denim jacket (“sweet” wash)/ heart earrings / dainty necklace / striped cross body bag / yellow floral wide leg pants / logo bracelet / similar wedges
white tee / denim jacket (“sweet” wash)/ heart earrings / dainty necklace / striped cross body bag / yellow floral wide leg pants / logo bracelet / similar wedges
This outfit would of course still be cute with just the plain white tee, but layering the denim jacket on top adds some extra style! This jacket somehow manages to be casual, cool, and chic all at once.
So if you’ve been around since the beginning, this is the exact jacket I named a MUST HAVE 7 years ago now, and it’s the one that continues to be my favorite. The one that I still wear multiple times a week. The one that’s been washed hundreds of times. The one that’s been taken to countless dinners and movies. The one that I’ve shoved in a purse so many times “just in case” I need it.
For size reference, my jacket is a medium. I often size up to a medium in jackets, so I do think the jacket is true to size.
white tee / denim jacket (“sweet” wash)/ heart earrings / dainty necklace / striped cross body bag / yellow floral wide leg pants / logo bracelet
The striped cross body bag is adorable. It’s small, but big enough for my phone, some makeup essentials, and a card case with my license and credit cards. You’ll be seeing it with a lot of outfits later in today’s post.
{Anniversary Sale Tip: I’m SUPER excited about this striped crossbody tote that’s going to be in the Anniversary Sale this year. It’s going to be one of the first things I grab for sure! Put it on your Wish List Now!}
white tee / denim jacket (“sweet” wash)/ striped cross body bag / yellow floral wide leg pants / logo bracelet
Culottes are a trend that have circled back around, and I think these brightly patterned culottes are tons of fun! I especially love this DARLING print.
For size reference, I’m wearing a small (I’m almost 5’4″), and there’s still some extra room. I would definitely suggest sizing down if between sizes. They are just an elastic waist that you pull on, and there’s no zipper at all, which means they are insanely comfortable. I mean, let’s hear it for elastic waists!
I’m so excited to have added these babies to my closet.
striped cross body bag / yellow floral wide leg pants / logo bracelet / similar wedges
Now, this is a fun outfit. And it’s of course completed with my trusty denim jacket.
white tee / denim jacket (“sweet” wash)/ heart earrings / dainty necklace / striped cross body bag / yellow floral wide leg pants / logo bracelet / similar wedges
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OUTFIT #2
Layering a denim jacket over a sundress is an outfit formula that I follow all the time.
And as many of y’all know, a denim jacket often acts as a security blanket for me. Take this dress for example, I love the colors, the pattern, and the smocking….but I don’t really love wearing spaghetti strap tops and dresses.
ENTER: the must have denim jacket.
I get to wear the adorable dress, but I can wear it comfortably with the denim jacket thrown on top. For me, this jacket is a wardrobe extender for sure.
striped maxi dress / denim jacket (“sweet” wash)/ heart earrings / dainty necklace / rattan bag / logo bracelet / studded sandals
I find that little sundresses often benefit by layering a denim jacket on top. It gives an otherwise super sweet outfit a little bit of an edge.
And I must say, the $79 I spent on this jacket might very well be the best $79 I’ve ever spent. I truly can’t imagine my closet without it. The jacket has a bit of stretch in it, which is the main reason I fell in love with it because it’s not stiff or boxy like the denim jackets of yesteryear. Again, I’m wearing a medium in the jacket.
{Anniversary Sale Tip: If you prefer an oversized denim jacket, this one is going to be in the Anniversary Sale!}
striped maxi dress / denim jacket (“sweet” wash)/ heart earrings / dainty necklace / rattan bag / logo bracelet / studded sandals
These heart earrings are my newest Kendra Scott piece. And I’m sure y’all have noticed, but I’m wearing both this dainty necklace and logo bracelet pretty much all the time.
striped maxi dress / denim jacket (“sweet” wash)/ heart earrings / dainty necklace / rattan bag / logo bracelet / studded sandals
The rattan cross body bag is darling. It’s a really pretty honey color with a darker leather strap and leather snap. It’s quite sturdy and roomy enough to hold my cell phone, keys, make up essentials, and small wallet. I love this bag.
striped maxi dress / denim jacket (“sweet” wash)/ heart earrings / dainty necklace / rattan bag / logo bracelet / studded sandals
And last but certainly not least, these studded sandals complete the outfit. They are FABULOUS. I was immediately drawn to the neutral version, but they also come in classic black, a funky clear, and an edgy snakeskin.
I don’t usually love a strap across my ankle in a flat sandal because I feel like it cuts me off and makes my legs look short, but that’s not an issue with these at all because of the neutral color! They have a cushioned sole, are true to size for me, and are quite comfortable which is an absolutely MUST for me in a shoe. It seems from reading the reviews that if you have a wider foot, you might consider ordering up a 1/2 size.
They are different than any sandals I’ve ever owned, AND I LOVE THEM. They’ve added some fun to my wardrobe, and I’ve been getting complimented on them like crazy.
striped maxi dress / denim jacket (“sweet” wash)/ heart earrings / dainty necklace / rattan bag / logo bracelet / studded sandals
I wanted to show the dress without the jacket, and I of course didn’t realize that my dress was caught in my bra until after I’d gone back inside and changed. Click HERE for the best strapless bra in the history of the world. I wear the bra even when I don’t have to wear a strapless, because it’s JUST THAT GOOD. You don’t have to ever pull it up, and it has perfectly rounded cups.
The dress is 100% cotton and has a square neck and adorable smocked bodice. The stripes are pretty muted colors, and the silhouette makes you look long and lean. I love the ruffle on the bottom. For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
striped maxi dress / denim jacket (“sweet” wash)/ heart earrings / dainty necklace / rattan bag / logo bracelet / studded sandals
I love the look when I throw the denim jacket on top, and it just makes me more comfortable!
striped maxi dress / denim jacket (“sweet” wash)/ heart earrings / dainty necklace / rattan bag / logo bracelet / studded sandals
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OUTFIT #3
I think white jeans are basically made to pair with a denim jacket! I’m often wearing mine with a graphic or colorful tee. It’s just a great causal look.
And my goodness, I think we could all use blue skies, a margarita, and a salty rim right about now.
graphic tee / denim jacket (“sweet” wash) / turquoise earrings / similar white jeans / striped cross body bag / slide sandals
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Before we move on to NSale tips, I want to prove to you that there are countless ways to style this jacket. I present to you Exhibits A-W. Seriously, A-X.
If you grab this jacket or if you already have it, you need to bookmark this post so you can refer back to it for styling ideas!
This jacket is timeless, it transcends trends, and I just LOVE that it can go with pretty much any outfit I have on (as evidenced below).
This was one of my most recent outfits with my beloved denim jacket. I’m wearing a small in the shorts.
white tee / must have denim jacket / drawstring shorts / sea green hoop earrings / dainty necklace / bracelet / bag / studded sandals
And tons more outfits follow over the years…
And that’s just some of them y’all.
Here are some more….
And I’m telling you, that’s just the tippity top of the iceberg, y’all.
You see what I mean? It’s NECESSARY in my wardrobe.
There is no question in my mind that the denim jacket is here to stay. So if you don’t have one that you absolutely LOVE, you need to fix that! And I promise you this, you will wonder how in the world you ever got by without one.
It is without a doubt the hardest working closet staple I own. And I’m guessing it’s the most repeated piece of clothing on the blog by a landslide.
Here are some other choices available right now at Nordstrom…
1 click HERE / 2 click HERE / 3 click HERE / 4 click HERE/ 5 click HERE
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NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE PREVIEW
Before you go, let’s talk about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for just a second.
Last week I told you everything you needed to know to start prepping for this year’s Anniversary Sale.
Well, today I have even more information for you!
I told you last week that there wasn’t going to be a catalog this year, but that they were going to put everything online to be previewed over a week in advance! I’ve been pouring over this year’s offerings, and I definitely have some favorites that have risen to the top for me that are already on my WISH LIST. I’ll be sharing my favorites and some outfit ideas (made up of NSale items) later in the week.
If you want to search the online Anniversary Sale catalog for yourself now, click HERE! And remember, you can add stuff to your wish list immediately.
When the sale goes live to ICON members on August 4th, I will have a full blown post for you with outfit pics of many of my favorites, so you’ll definitely have to check the blog right off the bat that morning! In fact, I’ve already started receiving samples from some of my favorite brands, and so far I am THRILLED with what I’ve seen. There are several fantastic pair of Wit and Wisdom Jeans, and the cozy pieces from Gibson are better than ever (for some reason, not all of them are showing up on the site yet)!
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One last thing, if you want to make sure you don’t miss an Anniversary Sale alert, make sure you are following me on social media and signed up for my e-mails.
* Follow me on Instagram HERE.
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* Hop over HERE to follow me by e-mail. (It takes under 5 seconds to sign up, and you will get blog posts to your e-mail inbox!)
OKAY! That’s it ladies!
A huge thank you to Nordstrom and ShopStyle for sponsoring this post.
Erika Slaughter says
I’m pretty sure that denim jacket was the first thing you bossed me around about and now-the list is so very long! Love these outfits-all of them!
Sheaffer says
It was the 2nd MUST HAVE I ever named! The first were those putty colored wedges that were so dang comfy!!!!
Shay Shull says
I wear this jacket all the time!!! Seriously, I cannot count how many times I’ve thrown it on!! It’s the best!!
Cindy says
Where is the longer necklace from in the first set of pictures?
Sheaffer says
It’s Kendra Scott and it’s GORGEOUS! I’ll post a direct link later today on social media! xoxo
Monica says
I wish I could wear a denim jacket with my cute summer clothes – it’s blasted hot and humid here in North Carolina! Before COVID-19 I always had it with me for places that were so cool from air I conditioning! Maybe next year we can all go out safely and I will definitely be bring that denim jacket along!
Sheaffer says
That’s me, Monica! I take it everywhere because of the ac that’s always blasting! And yes, I’m very ready for things to get back to normal. xoxo
Missy says
do you know if they restock the jacket?
Sheaffer says
Hi, Missy! It seems to be pretty fully stocked right now. Do you need a petite?