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How to Break In a Denim Jacket: The Ultimate Beginner to Advanced Guide

Are you still worried about dressing for the new season? Shirts are too thin, long trench coats show short legs, suits are too formal, leather jackets are too heavy… You need a warm and stylish all-purpose single product – denim jacket!

It is light and versatile, can easily match a variety of styles, is the perfect choice for the fall street. Here are some tips on how to wear a denim jacket from beginner to advanced.

1. Beginner’s wear: simple and clean without mistakes

Suitable for occasions: daily commuting, casual dating
Matching points: keep the whole simple and fresh

Inner wear options:

Early autumn: solid color T-shirt (white/black/gray is the safest)

Cool weather: shirt or hooded sweatshirt

Color Suggestion:

Basic color: black/white/gray

Advanced colors: beige, light pink, khaki and other low saturation colors

3 Tips to Enhance Details:

Roll up the cuffs to add layers

Add minimalist accessories (thin necklaces/bracelets)

Tuck a square scarf or pin a small flower in the breast pocket

2. Intermediate wear: Layering

Suitable for occasions: friends’ gatherings, weekend getaways
Matching points: echo the same color or use of accessories

Same color matching:

Denim + denim: use different shades of blue to create layers (such as light blue jacket + dark blue jeans)

With earth tones: camel shirt + beige pants

Accent accessories:

Tie a plaid shirt around your waist (burgundy color is the most uplifting)

Careful: light blue denim jacket tied at the waist (with light-colored pants more coordinated)

3. Advanced Wear: The Art of Mix and Match

Suitable occasions: fashion parties, high-level casual occasions
Matching points: balance between formal and casual

Mix and match tops:

Wear a suit/coat underneath (showing the denim collar and hemline)

Layer over a leather jacket or MA-1 aviator jacket

Bottom Options:

Suit pants + leather shoes (business casual)

Sweatpants + Chelsea boots (street mix)

Ultimate Demonstration:

Reference Saint Laurent show look

Denim jacket + silk shirt + silk scarf and tie

Key: Same color scheme (even hat color unity)

A special reminder

Choose the right fit: the shoulder line should be just right and the length of the jacket should not be too long for the hips.

Washed effect: light blue is the most versatile, dark blue is more retro

Temperament is not enough? Use the dress to make up! Remember:
“If you don’t have a perfect face, use a perfect outfit.”

Now, open your closet, use the denim jacket to build a sense of seniority exclusive to you!

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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