As I was writing this post, I stopped and thought out loud “does everyone already have a denim jacket?” My husband overhead me and correctly answered “everyone should have denim jacket.” Wise man, he is. 
So I found a few of favorites from around the web. The dark denim look is put-together and slightly preppy, the worn-in gives an outfit an “I don’t even care that my jacket has a small hole” vibe in the coolest way possible, the shrunken fit gives you the denim look without feeling bulky and I just liked the look of the military one, to be honest. Kind of a new take on a denim jacket, don’t you think? Four denim jackets; take your pick.  
(PS: The second one in the middle is the one I sport all.of.the.time.)

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  1. I know your husband is going to scoff and roll his eyes at me, but I don’t own one! I’m insanely indecisive about what kind of jacked I’d want, but I’m leaning more toward a darker wash jacket. It’s the inner-prep in me that wants one!

  2. i have basically a mix of the classic and shrunken. mainly because i shrunk my classic one that was already a petite one. it’s perfect.

  3. I love the one from Madewell. Some how, I don’t own a denim jacket and I know I need to invest in one…and SOON! Thanks for the reminder 😉

  4. I have a denim jacket from Gap that I’ve owned now for 10 years… and I intend on keeping it forever! It’s one of those classics that everyone should own… kinda like underwear or shoes…

    Hope

    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

  5. I like the worn in look and the military the best… And yes… A wise man your hubby is…

    Sip-n-wear.blogspot.com

  6. I have had the same denim jacket for 3 or 4 years now, but seem to be growing increasingly obsessed with them this year… I feel like I need more?! I have a very pale denim one, and a mid wash is definitely next on my list! They just go with everything, especially now that spring & summer dresses are finally making an appearance… the denim jacket is the perfect throw over & go! Obsessed, officially.

  7. I have the jcrew factory jacket and its my baby! Like you, I can’t go without it! x

  8. Totally agree with you and your hubby. I just scored one from Gap not too long ago and I love it. Works with everything! Love all your picks- esp the military one!
    -Becky
    The Pumpkin Spot

  9. I have actually been wearing the same denim jacket since 2000! Not even kidding. It’s an old Gap standby that’s somewhere in between dark and worn. I love it.

  10. I have 2. 1 is dark and worn, the other is a white denim motorcycle jacket <3 them!

  11. i might be the only woman that doesn’t own a denim jacket, but every time i put one on, i feel stupid in it. i always think i need one and try it on, with the same feeling. i have never owned one. ever. but i think they look adorable on everyone else, which is why i’m always trying them on.

  12. I love the shrunken one, probably b/c it is similar to what I have. I haven’t worn it in awhile since my sister swiped it from my closet! lol. Time to start thinking of buying a new one. (The military one is too cool!)

    Brandy
    willbakeforshoes.com

  13. I know your husband is going to scoff and roll his eyes at me, but I don't own one! I'm insanely indecisive about what kind of jacked I'd want, but I'm leaning more toward a darker wash jacket. It's the inner-prep in me that wants one!

  14. i have basically a mix of the classic and shrunken. mainly because i shrunk my classic one that was already a petite one. it's perfect.

  15. I love the one from Madewell. Some how, I don't own a denim jacket and I know I need to invest in one…and SOON! Thanks for the reminder 😉

  16. I have a denim jacket from Gap that I've owned now for 10 years… and I intend on keeping it forever! It's one of those classics that everyone should own… kinda like underwear or shoes…

    Hope

    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

  17. I like the worn in look and the military the best… And yes… A wise man your hubby is…

    Sip-n-wear.blogspot.com

  18. I have had the same denim jacket for 3 or 4 years now, but seem to be growing increasingly obsessed with them this year… I feel like I need more?! I have a very pale denim one, and a mid wash is definitely next on my list! They just go with everything, especially now that spring & summer dresses are finally making an appearance… the denim jacket is the perfect throw over & go! Obsessed, officially.

  19. I have the jcrew factory jacket and its my baby! Like you, I can't go without it! x

  20. I love denim jackets, too. I have a Levi’s jacket similar to the Old Navy one (a little more tailored, though), but I’d love a worn in/distressed one for a more casual look!!

    theoriginalbrynn.blogspot.com

  21. Totally agree with you and your hubby. I just scored one from Gap not too long ago and I love it. Works with everything! Love all your picks- esp the military one!
    -Becky
    The Pumpkin Spot

  22. I have actually been wearing the same denim jacket since 2000! Not even kidding. It's an old Gap standby that's somewhere in between dark and worn. I love it.

  23. i might be the only woman that doesn't own a denim jacket, but every time i put one on, i feel stupid in it. i always think i need one and try it on, with the same feeling. i have never owned one. ever. but i think they look adorable on everyone else, which is why i'm always trying them on.

  24. I love the shrunken one, probably b/c it is similar to what I have. I haven't worn it in awhile since my sister swiped it from my closet! lol. Time to start thinking of buying a new one. (The military one is too cool!)

    Brandy
    willbakeforshoes.com

  25. Everyone should def. have a denim jacket! They look good with everything. I really love that Free People one!

  26. I love classic denim jackets…super happy with the one I found at Old Navy this season!

    xoxo,
    Andrea

  27. I love the worn in look! It makes any too formal or pretty outfit look very casual and ready for everyday!
    thanks. These are great picks

    happymedley.blogspot.com
    J.Crew giftcard GIVEAWAY on the blog!

  28. I love denim jackets, too. I have a Levi's jacket similar to the Old Navy one (a little more tailored, though), but I'd love a worn in/distressed one for a more casual look!!

    theoriginalbrynn.blogspot.com

  29. It’s kind of funny, I just went crazy loading up on denim shirts and jackets the whole of last year ‘cuz I fell in love with the classic style. The laid-back, careless style. And now I have a couple of denim shirts to my name, a military one (I have to say, yes, I LOVE it to bits) and a nice airport/traveller/biker jacket. And they were all good sale deals so I’m thrilled! { http://www.jupiterskye.com }

  30. Everyone should def. have a denim jacket! They look good with everything. I really love that Free People one!

  31. I love the worn in look! It makes any too formal or pretty outfit look very casual and ready for everyday!
    thanks. These are great picks

    happymedley.blogspot.com
    J.Crew giftcard GIVEAWAY on the blog!

  32. It's kind of funny, I just went crazy loading up on denim shirts and jackets 'cuz I fell in love with the classic style. The laid-back, careless style. And now I have a couple of denim shirts to my name, a military one (I have to say, yes, I LOVE it to bits) and a nice airport/traveller/biker jacket. And they were all good sale deals so I'm thrilled! { http://www.jupiterskye.com }

  33. a few years back I almost gave away my denim jacket – so glad I didn’t. I’ve worn it twice in the past week. 🙂 great post!

    theeverydayfancy.blogspot.com

  34. a few years back I almost gave away my denim jacket – so glad I didn't. I've worn it twice in the past week. 🙂 great post!

    theeverydayfancy.blogspot.com

  35. I dug up my old favorite denim jacket over the weekend. It’s perfect worn in and looks perfect over my summer maxis. I’m on the hunt for a military one and I love the Freeps one! Good find.

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