How to Wear a Jean Jacket With Black Leggings

A denim jacket is a wardrobe staple no matter what your style preference is, but what do you wear one with? This post is going to show you how to wear a jean jacket with black leggings for a casual and comfortable look you’ll want to repeat. You will learn how to style a jean jacket with a variety of denim jacket outfit inspiration.

This is an important wardrobe piece to style because of its durability. Creating a wardrobe filled with versatile staples you love and will wear over and over means you’ll spend less time fussing over what to wear, and more time enjoying life with the confidence of knowing you look great. So here’s how to wear a jean jacket with black leggings for a simple yet put together look you can wear over and over.

Denim Jacket Styles

Let’s start off by acknowledging the different denim jacket styles out there. Some denim jackets are oversized and boxy, others are structured and cropped. Some are minimal in wash and others have a bit more style to the colour and embellishments.

How to Wear a Jean Jacket

The first rule of thumb is to wear a jean jacket a bit oversized and roll up the sleeves, this adds style and modernizes the classic and often boxy piece. Keep the jacket unbuttoned and make sure the other pieces you pair it with are simple, a denim jacket provides an outfit with texture so it stands as the focal point of the outfit. You can balance the texture by minimizing your shirt, pants and shoes. Let it be the star of the show and the others supporting actors.

What to Wear With a Jean Jacket

If you’re looking for other options besides black leggings I will provide a few options. the great thing about wearing a jean jacket is the versatility component. You can wear one with just about anything, I like to wear mine with black leggings. Pairing a denim jacket with denim pants just isn’t a look I personally love and a lot of people feel the same. I like the simplicity of black leggings and with an oversized denim jacket the silhouette is really beautiful.

Jean jacket outfit ideas

White button up shirtdress
Green pants & white tank top
White trousers & grey sweater
Green pants & grey sweater
White button up shirtdress & grey sweater

How to Wear a Jean Jacket With Leggings

How to wear a jean jacket with leggings is is the perfect question for me because I wear this combination constantly, especially in the fall and winter. Throw on a simple tee, long sleeve shirt or blouse and either tuck the front in or leave it long. I feel very confident in this combo and recommend it over any other pant. This is the perfect fall transition outfit.

For a visual on how to wear a jean jacket see how I’ve styled the suggested pairings below.

How to Wear a Jean Jacket With a Hoodie

If you want to style your jean jacket with a hoodie make sure the layering piece underneath is thin so as to not add too much bulk, or opt for no layering piece underneath if that works for you. Make sure the hoodie lies flat and roll the sleeves with the hoodie sleeves as well. I like the rolled sleeve look because it adds structure to an otherwise oversized and boxy jacket.

Original images can be found here: Outfit One / Outfit 2 / Outfit 3

Denim Jacket Outfits

As you have read throughout this post denim jackets are a really great wardrobe staple because they provide versatility to your wardrobe and are extremely useful, just make sure to think about the pieces you layer them with and the wash. You can pair a denim jacket with black leggings and boots or sneakers with your chosen accessories, and be sure to keep the first layer minimal as to not add bulk. See below for denim jacket outfit inspiration keeping the recommendations within this article in mind.

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