Classic Denim Jacket - Any Way to Look Current in It?

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The shops are still selling them and plenty of people still loving them with a midi/maxi dress. It’s easy.

My jacket has sentimental value, so I am keeping it but I just feel so naff wearing it. Is there any way to wear it and still look stylish? I know all about wear what you like, but I am not sure I do like to wear it 10 year after buying it.

Or Benson Boone 😄

@ncforschoolhelp go on then 😊

Love your username 🤣 thoroughly enjoyed that thread

But you don’t have to stop wearing it. If you are not concerned about fashion then it’s simple. Just wear what you want. There is no one standing over you with a gun forcing you to be fashionable.

Derailed again.... Op can you post a picture of the jacket and let the magic happen.

There’s nothing wrong with it. But I see it on TikTok allllll the time that it’s a “Mum uniform” and the all the gen-Z’rs think it’s hilarious.

Well God forbid the Gen-Zs should find us ridiculous. They are very well dressed. Love the grey sweatpants.

And you seriously think anyone cares a flying fig what the gen-Zers think?

😂😆😏

Well, I wore pretty much the first outfit in this description to go to the pub tonight, except my Converse were low top - and I'm here to tell you yes. And I took my denim jacket (black, slightly oversized DKNY) for when it got cold.

Supergas are horrible imo.

The 'youth' tonight (hipster type bar) were all wearing 90s style pale, baggy jeans with crop tops, or droopy midi skirts in pale colours. Lots of denim jackets too, of all colours and sizes.

That's such good advice. (Although it rather gives the lie to the idea floated by CapitalatRisk of wanting to look different as almost everyone I clicked on paired them with double denim jeans)

This is with a dress- there's lots of similar shaped dresses available to recreate this look.

Denim jacket and dress

Actually I don't like denim jackets but that one's gorgeous with the plain, pleated dress, Mary Jane shoes and that quite formal Queen Elizabeth style handbag.

What's a droopy midi skirt ?

Really thin cotton in pale, washed out colours.

I bought a denim jacket recently. Have worn with navy chinos, navy joggers and I quite like double denim, albeit it’s not that great for my Autumn colouring. I’ve never worn skirts or dresses so am staying out of that one.

Is a bog standard denim jacket from, say, Levi's or Wrangler ever actually in or out? People have worn them for decades. The style remains the same. It's like trench coats, leopard print and white shirts (crisp ones, obvs.). Never cutting edge, never a fashion fail.

I prefer denim shirts personally longer length. They are so versatile and more easily layered.

I still love my blue denim jacket from Warehouse circa 2000 while in my early twenties at university.

It has spanned 3 decades now that I’m the other side of 40

Love wearing it with knee length dress…no idea if I’m current/on trend/whatever…since it’s been 25 years since I got it, I’m certain it’ll be back ‘in fashion’ soon!

In any case, I’ll just keep wearing it!!

If you love it but want to look up to date I'd be tempted to just keep it and wait till the look comes back around

All the internalised sexism and ageism we’ve absorbed over the years comes out in our hatred of clothes which make us look like the middle aged women we are. Like hating your own reflection.

OP wear your jacket whichever way you want.

£621 for a denim jacket!!!😱😱😱😱

I've never owned a 'classic' denim jacket.

However if there was one in my wardrobe and I wanted to modern it up, I'd triple denim that bugger.

I'd wear a pair of flared jeans, with a high waist, good belt of your choice, and a chambray shirt.

I'd lean in to the denim.

Pair of suede cowboy boots.

You're good to go.

I think it’s the fit and the brand, not the actual denim jacket. When a denim jacket is fitted it looks dated. But you still see lots of people wearing eg an oversized men’s Levi’s or Wrangler one, or a shacket type one that’s almost like a very thick shirt. I think they look great on women. These have never been mum uniform really though,

Have you thought about dyeing it to freshen it up? Dylon machine is super easy and you can either go classic denim / black or a funky colour ?