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30 Oversized Denim Jackets That'll Make Your Fall Wardrobe Cooler
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Trends are a fact of life, but certain things are evergreen — the smell of Christmas trees, red lipstick, and classic denim. Although, like a Taylor Swift song, America's favorite fabric never goes out of style, oversized denim jackets in particular are having a real moment for Fall 2017.
Jean jackets are perennial faves because they go with everything, have a timeless feel, and are essentially a three-season item, meaning you can get a ton of use out of them throughout the year (c'mon, don't tell me you've never faced near-arctic air conditioning in July). A good denim jacket should be the Lorelai to your Rory Gilmore: "All you have to do is call..."
But the 2017 iteration feels different from the many decades of denim that have come before. We're seeing boxy '80s silhouettes decked out with some truly modern details like ruffles, visible stitching, and embellishments. You can elevate a simple outfit to Instagram style star status with these pieces, or find your perfect wear-it-forever match. The possibilities are endless.
Today's jean jackets aren't an afterthought, they are the main event. The 30 options below could potentially revolutionize your outerwear game for fall, and make saying goodbye to summer less bittersweet.
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The One With The Lace Collar
Aviator Denim Jacket, $45, Target
"Denim, but make it fashion." This lace trimmed jacket does just that.
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The One That's All Stitched Up
Urban Renewal Recycled Corset Denim Jacket, $98, Urban Outfitters
Highly fall appropriate, if only for the subtle Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas vibes.
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The One With Contrasting Detail
Women's Plus Size Denim Jacket, $50, Target
The oversized shape of the jacket says, "I'm laid back and relatable!", while the contrasting panel says, "... but I'm still cooler than you!"
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The One With The Pearls
Sunday Funday Trucker, $148, Free People
Finally, a solid way to repurpose your grandma's pearl necklace.
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The One That Makes You Look Tough
Oversize Denim Jacket, $90, Nordstrom
Black denim has an edigier feel and can be easier to style if you're not into the whole blatant Canadian tuxedo look.
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The One That's Long-Line
Plus Size Denim Jacket, $38, Forever 21
For some reason, denim jackets that are awkwardly long (but in a cool way) are trending.
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The One With Subtle Distressing
Distressed Denim Jacket, $30, Forever 21
Nothing solves the struggle of transitional weather like a jacket with some ventilation.
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The One That Looks Vintage
BDG '80s Denim Trucker Jacket, $79, Urban Outfitters
TFW you want to look like you stole something from your mom's closet but you also do all your shopping online.
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The One With Cute Star Patches
Bagatelle Plus Star Patch Denim Jacket, $104, Bloomingdale's
You know that Portlandia sketch "Put a Bird on It"? Well my motto is "put a star/constellation/zodiac sign on it."
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The One That Sums Up "Normcore"
Oversize Denim Icon Jacket, $56, Gap
Because sometimes basic is best.
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The One With Racing Stripes
Daisy Street Plus Denim Trucker Jacket With Sports Stripe, $64, ASOS
Subtle detailing on a denim jacket is nice because it doesn't take away from the toss-over-anything appeal but still adds interest.
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The One That Is Actually A Kimono
Pilcro Jadira Denim Kimono Jacket, $138, Anthropologie
Perfect for hosting high tea at your modern art gallery in Chelsea.
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The One That Won't Keep You Warm
Missguided Plus Shredded Denim Jacket, $79, ASOS
Cute and kind of impractical, like most good things in this life.
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The One That's Seen It All
Ripped Denim Waistcoat Jacket, $70, Zara
Sure, it looks a little like your cat attacked it, but that's the appeal.
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The One Your Boyfriend Is Always Trying To Steal
ASOS CURVE Denim Girlfriend Jacket in Midwash Blue, $64, ASOS
Because denim is for everyone.
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The One That Makes Everyone Ask Where You Got It
The Oversized Jean Jacket: Embroidered Edition, $168, Madewell
Meet my fiancé, Floral Jean Jacket. We're getting married at City Hall this weekend and you aren't invited.
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The One Lined With Faux Shearling
Wilfred Free Hartnett Jacket, $198, Aritzia
C'mon, you knew I'd include one of these.
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The One With A Unique Cut
Chambray Anorak Jacket, $33, Torrid
Not all denim jackets are cut from the same cloth.
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The One Bruce Springsteen Would Love
The Oversized Jean Jacket: Bandana Edition, $225, Madewell
*Hums "Born in the U.S.A." quietly to self.*
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The One With Cold Shoulders
Liquor N Poker Plus Denim Jacket with Exposed Shoulders and Pearl Detail, $79, ASOS
For when you want to do the absolute most.
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The One For Your Inner Ballerina
Tighten the Reins Lace-Up Denim Jacket, $90, Nasty Gal
I can't think of a better use for old pointe shoe ribbons, TBH.
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The One That Isn't Blue
Plus Size Pink Distressed Denim Jacket, $85, Missguided
A basic denim jacket gets the millennial pink treatment.
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The One Spike From 'Buffy' Wears In His Downtime
Tna Crystal Falls Coat, $175, Aritzia
The denim cousin of the leather duster that was popular on TV in the '90s and popular never in real life.
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The One That's Business In Front, Party In Back
Women's Plus Size Ruffle Light Wash Denim Jacket, $30, Target
This is the jacket that single-handedly convinced me ruffles could be cool.
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The One You Can Personalize
The Oversized Jean Jacket in Capstone Wash, $128, Madewell
Did you know that you can get any denim item from Madewell monogrammed with nine letters or less for $10? Here is your moment!
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The One With A Marbled Wash
Plus Size Blue Marbled Long Line Denim Jacket, $95, Missguided
Pretty sure my mom had this exact jacket in the '90s.
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The One That's Colorblocked
Rips Oversized Denim Jacket, $80, Mango
It looks like an accident, but it's not!
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The One That Looks Kind Of Professional
Denim Trenchcoat, $125, & Other Stories
A classic coat shape reimagined with denim.
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The One That's Just So Pretty
Embroidered Denim Jacket, $70, H&M
Check out those elegant embroidered details.
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The One Kendall Jenner Would Wear
PETITIE Fishnet Oversized Denim Jacket, $130, Topshop
Don't try and tell me that Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid don't have a super expensive version of this jacket that they share, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants-style.
So maybe you're not about to buy all 30 of these jackets, but honestly, no one could blame you if you did. After all, when it comes to denim, can you ever really have too much of it in your wardrobe?
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