Being a fashion editor, I pride myself on making savvy wardrobe decisions based on the research I’ve done for my stories. But I’m not perfect, and there’s one fashion-related regret I need to get off my chest. Not too long ago, I got into one of my frequent cleaning frenzies and purged a number of denim jackets from my closet. While I usually end up satisfied with my Marie Kondo-esque cleanouts and happy to have the extra closet (and mental) space back, I have to admit that my latest one may have gone a little too far.
You see, I rid my entire closet of any denim jackets since I hadn’t been wearing them nearly as much. Now, though, I’m afraid to share that the staple has been on a comeback tour this season (and boy do I have regrets). Thanks to the fresh ways designers like Miu Miu, Khaite, and Wales Bonner are reimagining it, the jacket style has resurfaced as a wardrobe must-have yet again, and with the help of favored denim brands such as Agolde, Levi’s, it’s accessible to everyone. Fashion girls are already giving a heavy backing to beloved staple, so flip through the below denim jacket outfits and consider this your official green light to give it another go in 2022.
Classic trucker jackets won’t ever “die”, but a denim version racing jacket, one of fall’s most exciting micro-trends, feels especially fresh.
Style Notes: Double denim is a no-brainer outfit. Swapping the jeans for a mini skirt and adding tall boots makes the look feel very now.
Style Notes: Leave it to Miu Miu to reinvent the wardrobe classic by hacking off several inches from the bottom. There are a myriad ways to style a cropped jacket like this but it becomes surprisingly polished with a midi skirt and tall boots.
Style Notes: Double denim outfits can easily look updated or outdated—it all comes down to the right proportions. Pair an oversized jacket with puddle-hem jeans for a 2022 take.
Style Notes: Denim shirts are another alternative to classic trucker jackets and they always lend a cool western feel, especially with flared jeans and ankle boots.
Style Notes: Ultra-cropped denim jackets are on the rise and I have a feeling Miu Miu’s hacked-off styles have something to do with it.
Style Notes: You can never go wrong with a darker denim. It simply always look elevated.
Style Notes: I’m happy to report that the staple plays well with 2022’s trendier basics like puddle trousers, graphic tees, and retro sneakers.
Style Notes: Add polish to a double denim outfit when you style it with a black turtleneck and heeled ankle boots.
Style Notes: Birkenstock Bostons and a white tee make for a chill off-duty that will never fail you.
