It’s officially the start of autumn, are your wardrobes ready for the onslaught of colder weather? If not, no worries. Your spring/summer staples should work well, too, with only a few styling tricks here and there.
One great example of a perennial favorite is the classic denim jacket. It’s a summertime favorite, but it’s also heavy enough and thick enough to serve its purpose during the crispier and balmier days of fall.
To make the transition easier for you, here are some ways to style your denim jacket as inspired by some fashion-savvy celebrities:
1. Denim jacket and midi dress
Dianna Agron shows how to wear a midi dress with a denim jacket and a Miu Miu shoulder bag (Credit: WENN / TNYF / Rocky)
Rather than a mini dress or a mini skirt, a midi dress would offer more protection against cold weather.
Dianna Agron wears a midi dress with Tory Burch Caspe quilted leather sneakers in West Hollywood in Los Angeles on April 26, 2014 (Credit: WENN / TNYF / Rocky)
Choose a printed dress in a deep and vibrant color to fit more into autumn’s earth-tone theme.
Blank Denim Jean Jacket, $92.00
Wear it with:
MSGM Watercolour Print Dress, $429.63 / Superga 2750 Waxed Suede Sneakers, $105.00 / Kate Spade New York Cedar Street Monday Cross Body Bag, $148.00 / Stella McCartney Oversized Round Sunglasses, $190.00
2. Blazer, mini dress, boots, tights, and denim jacket
Jessica Alba flaunts her legs in a Current/Elliott oversized trucker denim jacket styled with tights, a midi dress, and booties (Credit: WENN / TNYF / Rocky)
Now’s your chance to start layering! Wear it over a blazer for more warmth, just like what Jessica Alba did here.
Jessica Alba wearing sunglasses and a denim jacket in New York City in New York on September 11, 2014 (Credit: WENN / TNYF / Rocky)
And since you’ll be sporting a mini dress, protect your gams from the elements with a pair of basic tights.
MOTHER The Cronie Denim Jacket, $275.00
Wear it with:
James Jeans Ponte Combo Blazer, $273.00 / Carven Striped Tattoo Print Dress, $540.66 / L.A.M.B. Toby Buckle Booties, $395.00 / Jimmy Choo Mila Sunglasses, $345.00
3. White jeans and denim jacket
Reese Witherspoon wears white Koral skinny jeans with a denim jacket and Proenza Schouler two-tone leather sandals (Credit: WENN / TNYF / Rocky)
Whatever top you choose, you will still look just as fabulous as actress Reese Witherspoon.
Reese Witherspoon shops a denim jacket styled with white jeans in Beverly Hills, California, on July 19, 2014 (Credit: WENN / TNYF / Rocky)
But rather than a pair of sandals, opt for booties or flats to protect you from the cold.
Rag & Bone/JEAN Boyfriend Jean Jacket, $396.00
Wear it with:
FRAME Forever Karlie Skinny Jeans, $209.00 / Philipp Plein Tweety T-shirt, $669.46 / Linea Pelle Classic Leather Belt, $88.00 / Marc by Marc Jacobs Top Schooly Jax Cross Body Bag, $278.00 / SunaharA Malibu Spike Necklace, $36.00 / Stuart Weitzman Nudist Single Band Sandals, $398.00
4. Denim jacket with slouchy pants
Jennifer Lopez styled a Mcguire Work Wear denim jacket with Isabel Marant Den laced-ankle slouchy trousers, Gucci sunglasses, and L.A.M.B. Falyn sandals (Credit: WENN / TNYF / Rocky)
Slouchy pants lend an edgy appeal to this classic jacket.
Jennifer Lopez wears wearing Isabel Marant Den cotton-blend tapered pants and a denim jacket as she arrives at a gifting suite in Brentwood in Los Angeles on August 10, 2014 (Credit: WENN / TNYF / Rocky)
Go for something like Jennifer Lopez’s blue lace-up pants to make a statement.
AG Adriano Goldschmied Nancy Denim Jacket, $265.00
Wear this:
Joie Mariner Pants, $168.00 / Alexander Wang Natalya Slingback Sandals, $595.00 / Alexander Wang Long T-shirt, $80.00 / Milly Isabella Fringe Bag, $395.00 / Victoria Beckham Petite Aviator Sunglasses, $590.00
5. Denim vest over sweater with midi skirt and pumps
Laura Bailey wears a denim vest over a sweater outside the Chiltern Firehouse restaurant in Marylebone in London on July 25, 2014 (Credit: WENN / TNYF / Rocky)
This genius look from Laura Bailey is so inspiring! A denim vest layered over a sweater, and a midi skirt completes a feminine look you can sport this fall.
3×1 Denim Vest, $118.00
Wear it with:
N˚21 Patterned Knit Sweater, $718.51 / Jil Sander Draped Asymmetric Skirt, $840.00 / alice + olivia Dana Bow Pumps, $395.00
6. Baggy denim jacket over slouchy top with slouchy pants
Fearne Cotton wears a denim jacket with slouchy pants outside BBC Radio 1 in London on April 29, 2014 (Credit: WENN / TNYF / Rocky)
Take inspiration from this Fearne Cotton look when you just want to stay comfortable.
R13 Oversized Trucker Jacket, $745.00
Wear it with:
Parker Devlin Pants, $169.40 / Jay Ahr Metallic Thread Blouse, $555.92 / Superga The Man Repeller x Superga Satin Classic, $125.00
7. Bright-colored jeans with a denim jacket
Hilary Duff wears Belle by Sigerson Morrison Kyeran wedged ankle boots with red jeans and a Rta denim zip-detail jacket (Credit: WENN / TNYF / Rocky)
Do you like how she styled her Rta denim zip-detail jacket with red skinny jeans?
Hilary Duff in red J Brand Super Skinny jeans grabs a coffee from Starbucks in Studio City in Los Angeles on March 3, 2014
Choose a color that works for fall so you will always look on point this season, just like Hilary Duff.
Current/Elliott Oversized Trucker Jacket, $368.00
Wear it with:
True Religion Brisbane Mid Rise Surplus Skinny Pants, $198.00 / MICHAEL Michael Kors Clara Suede Wedge Booties, $250.00 / Ray-Ban Mirrored Original Aviator Sunglasses, $170.00
8. Denim jacket with a jumpsuit
Jessica Alba wears a denim jacket with a Michael Lauren Peach Flower Roderick tank jumper and black Sarah Flint Lisa flats in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, on May 15, 2014 (Credit: WENN / TNYF / Rocky)
One-piece clothes like Jessica Alba’s jumpsuit are a cinch to wear. For sleeveless jumpsuits, layer them with a denim jacket.
NSF Adam Distressed Denim Jacket, $385.00
Wear it with:
Mara Hoffman Sequin Jumpsuit, $430.00 / Salvatore Ferragamo Varina Patent Ballet Flats, $450.00 / MICHAEL Michael Kors Selma Large TZ Satchel, $358.00
Are you still stuck on your transitional outfits? Give these denim jacket looks a go!