What to Wear with a Colorful Denim Jacket: Styling Tips
One of the easiest ways to create a sporty, modern spring outfit is to start with a colorful denim jacket. It’s the perfect complement to jeans and a top, making you look casually chic.
What Color of Denim Jacket is Best?
Many women swear by the classic dark or light blue denim jacket. White and black are also popular. However, I prefer something livelier in the summer, like a yellow, bright blue, red, or pink denim jacket.
Pink denim jacket | Spanx Cropped Wide Leg | tee | shoes | bag
Which Color of Denim Jacket will be in Style in 2025?
All these colors I’ve mentioned look great, and you don’t have to worry about them looking too loud because there are ways to style them that won’t make it look like you belong in a kindergarten classroom. (We’ll get to that.)
However, if I had to choose the number one color for the denim jacket in style for 2025, I’d say it has to be pink – all shades of pink!
What to Wear with a Colored Denim Jacket
A colored denim jacket pairs well with a casual dress or skirt and is a no-brainer with casual pants or jeans. These can be straight-leg, wide-leg, or flared jeans, all of which are very popular now.
You can also wear some good old bootcut, boyfriend, or skinny jeans. It’s really just a personal choice.
If you want to wear a colored denim jacket with wide-leg jeans, especially wide-leg cropped jeans, go for it. I’m wearing Spanx Twill Cropped Wide-Leg Pants. My denim jacket does a great job of adding structure, broadening my shoulders, creating a defined waist, and balancing out the wide bottoms.
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How to Style a Colored Denim Jacket
A colorful denim jacket worn with neutral-colored pieces looks modern and classy. This is because white, navy, black, beige, or taupe offsets down the boldness of a bright denim jacket, making the overall outfit look more sophisticated.
There are two ways tone down a colorful denim jacket:
- Wear a colorful jacket with neutral pants + a neutral top. For example, my bone-colored Spanx twill pants, paired with a white and bone-colored striped tee, are worn with a vivid pink denim jacket.
- Wear a colorful jacket with a with a top in the same or similar color. For example, a denim jacket + pink and orange striped top + white jeans.
More Styling Tips
Little touches make the difference. Remember to:
- Turn or roll up the sleeves to show some forearm and look youthful
- Pop the collar to elongate your neck and body and frame your face
- Slip on a pair of sunglasses to look extra cool in a colorful denim jacket
What Color Shoes to Wear with a Colorful Denim Jacket?
Should you match your shoes to your denim jacket, neutral pants, or neither?
Honestly, you can wear whatever you want. However, if you want to appear taller, consider wearing nude shoes or shoes that match the color of your pants. This lengthens your legs and directs all attention to your top half and that bright jacket.
A metallic shoe has a similar effect on leg lengthening. A colored shoe (even one the same color as your bright jacket) will break up the length of your leg, making you appear shorter.
The Final Word
And that’s it – Your guide to wearing a colorful denim jacket this spring and summer!
Don’t get rid of your favorite blue or white denim jacket, but don’t be afraid to branch out by adding a cheery color as well. Color is energy; if you want to look vibrant and youthful, a cute, colorful denim jacket is one way to do it and look Age-amazing! See more denim jackets for women here!
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I, too, love this post.
The bright denim jackets for the 2024 spring and summer seasons are again a must for the 2025 spring and summer for me.
Thank you, Deborah, for your suggestions for style for these colorful jackets.
I love to wear one of my many colorful denim jackets over a plain corresponding top and add a bright printed scarf.
What bright color denim jacket will be trending in 2025?
Hi Judith, Yes, they are still in style, and this year, it is blue, green, and TWO shades of pink. I want them all -Lol! The scarf is a great idea! Have a look at this year’s colors:https://rstyle.me/+Jl7EoTty7UpSwpRZmJgHhg
Love this post! I have some follow up questions:
1. Are raw edge denim jackets still trending or should I pursue hemmed for a new jacket purchase?
2. Are denim jackets changing style/shape in 2024? I’d heard traditional trucker was going out in favor of oversized. I’m not a fan of loose/oversized/ dropped shoulders with heavy pockets or epaulettes. What shape should I pursue as a short waisted pear with a defined waist?
Hi Nancy! Thanks for dropping by. Yes, raw-edge denim jackets are still trending along with clean edges. It’s more personal preference and how dressy you want to look. The raw edge is more casual/natural, while the clean edge is more classic/polished. As for style, I know what you mean about those oversized trucker jackets. I prefer a more fitted look. If you are a pear, I would advise against them because they end below your hips, and they are wide and bulky, so they will make you look bottom-heavy. Jackets for a pear-shaped body should add volume to the bust and shoulder areas while avoiding the hip area altogether or skimming over it. In other words, a shorter denim jacket that ends at the waist or slightly below is better. Shacket-style denim jackets are also trending. You could do a shacket style if it is cropped or wear a longer one, but only if it has a strong ( wider) shoulder to balance your hips. Does all this make sense? You are trying to highlight your upper half and downplay your bottom half. I hope this helps! Cheers, Deb