5 Ways To Wear Denim Jackets Like a Celebrity This Spring

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Denim jackets should be in high rotation in your wardrobe this spring and summer. Not only does a denim jacket instantly turn your regular ensemble into a copy-worthy one, but it also provides protection against the elements.

You don’t want to be caught in an unexpected temperature drop wearing only your light spring frock.

Here are some fool-proof ways to wear the trusty denim jacket:

1. Crank up the spring vibe of your denim outfit by wearing your jacket with a prismatic dress

Pixie Lott and Olivier Cheshire at Chakana in LondonPixie Lott and Olivier Cheshire at Chakana night club in London, England, on March 15, 2014

It’s definitely the season to wear bright dresses. Opt for a colorful one, but tone it down a bit with a faded denim jacket.

Pixie Lott wearing a Levi’s trucker jacket with white wedges and a prismatic dressPixie Lott wearing a Levi’s trucker jacket with white wedges and a prismatic dress

Get this classic Genetic Denim jacket from Shopbop. Featuring heavy fading and shreds, it features a buttoned placket and 4 pockets.

Genetic "Mia" JacketGenetic “Mia” Jacket, $198

Wear it with:

MSGM Floral Crochet Shift Dress / 3.1 Phillip Lim "Isabela" Ankle-Strap Sandals / Jason Wu "Daphne" 2 ClutchMSGM Floral Crochet Shift Dress, $353.20
3.1 Phillip Lim “Isabela” Ankle-Strap Sandals, $525
Jason Wu “Daphne” 2 Clutch, $1,195

2. Mix your jacket with printed pants and a basic-colored sleeveless blouse

Add a dressier touch to your outfit by wearing a pair of printed trousers. Tartan, floral, gingham, and polka dots are hot this season.

Kourtney Kardashian wearing a 7 For All Mankind washed blue denim jacket in Beverly HillsKourtney Kardashian wearing a 7 For All Mankind washed blue denim jacket in Beverly Hills in Los Angeles on October 17, 2013

Kourtney Kardashian styled her 7 For All Mankind washed blue denim jacket with H&M blue and green plaid pants, a Blaque Label leather crop top, Alexander Wang’s Antonia sandals, authentic Ray-Ban gold metal Outdoorsman Deerskin Trim Aviator sunglasses, and a black Hermes Birkin bag.

Get this timeless 7 For All Mankind denim jacket at Shopbop:

7 For All Mankind Classic Denim Jacket7 for All Mankind Classic Denim Jacket, $265

Wear it with:

Chloe High-Waisted Jacquard Trousers / Carven Sleeveless Blouse / Rachel Zoe "Colbie" Studded Sandals / Nina Ricci Leather ToteChloe High-Waisted Jacquard Trousers, $1,130.46
Carven Sleeveless Blouse, $244.27
Rachel Zoe “Colbie” Studded Sandals, $295
Nina Ricci Leather Tote, $1,750

3. Balance your silhouette by wearing a jacket with a pair of shorts

Your jacket will definitely give your upper body more coverage, but you can still beat the heat with a cute pair of shorts.

Jamie Chung visiting Palihouse Courtyard Brasserie in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, on June 20, 2013Jamie Chung visiting Palihouse Courtyard Brasserie in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, on June 20, 2013

Do you like how Jamie styled her denim cropped Levis jacket with floral shorts?

Get this vintage-inspired McGuire Denim jacket at Shopbop:

McGuire Denim Work Wear Jean JacketMcGuire Denim Work Wear Jean Jacket, $286

Wear it with:

MINKPINK Flower Crush Box Pleat Shorts / Balmain Loose Knit Tank Top / Maison Martin Margiela Paneled Ankle BootsMINKPINK Flower Crush Box Pleat Shorts, $71
Balmain Loose Knit Tank Top, $426.04
Maison Martin Margiela Paneled Ankle Boots, $819.69

4. Wear a jacket with a collared dress

Bring out the schoolgirl vibe of the classic denim jacket by wearing it with a collared dress. Don’t have one? Try a collared sleeveless top paired with a simple round-necked dress to get the look.

Vu from Bloody Roses wears a classic denim jacket (Blog Offline)Vu from Bloody Roses wears a classic denim jacket (Blog Offline)

Get this shredded denim Acne Studios jacket from Shopbop:

Acne Studios Tram Trashed Denim JacketAcne Studios Tram Trashed Denim Jacket, $550

Wear it with:

Gianluca Capannolo Flared T-Shirt Dress / 3.1 Phillip Lim Sleeveless Blouse / Opening Ceremony Zip-Front Platform OxfordsGianluca Capannolo Flared T-Shirt Dress, $666.90
3.1 Phillip Lim Sleeveless Blouse, $293.34
Opening Ceremony Zip-Front Platform Oxfords, $298

5. Go casual in a graphic tee and a pleated skirt

In the mood for a casual-chic look? Do like Iris of A Dash of Fash and try wearing your jacket with a statement tee or a graphic-printed tee and a high-waisted skirt.

Iris wears a graphic-printed tee and a high-waisted skirt with a denim jacketIris wears a graphic-printed tee and a high-waisted skirt with a denim jacket

Get this faded wash denim jacket from Shopbop:

AG Adriano Goldschmied Nancy Oversized Denim JacketAG Adriano Goldschmied “Nancy” Oversized Denim Jacket, $235

Wear it with:

DSQUARED2 Printed T-Shirt / Olympia Le-Tan "Rosa" Skirt / Kate Spade New York Magnolia Cross-Body Bag / Beau Coops Juniper OxfordsDSQUARED2 Printed T-Shirt, $185.58
Olympia Le-Tan “Rosa” Skirt, $1,855
Kate Spade New York Magnolia Cross-Body Bag, $198
Beau Coops Juniper Oxfords, $321

The above outfits tempt us into turning denim jackets into our spring uniform. What about you guys?

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