I think we can all agree that denim jackets are a closet staple! One of my favorite times to wear them is during spring and summer thanks to the cool mornings/evenings. Read on to get my 5 tips for styling a denim jacket all spring and summer long.

Outfit Details: Highway Jeans Jacket (similar here) c/o Gordmans, Entro Dress (similar here, here, & here) c/o Prairie Gardens, Forever21 Hat (similar here) & Slides (similar here & here), Vintage Bag (similar here & here)

Denim Jackets Add Toughness and Edge

Denim jackets (especially a distressed one! Also love this one) add in a little toughness and edge that nicely balances out a feminine flirty dress. Try pairing denim jackets with other feminine pieces like rompers, jumpsuits, skirts, and dresses.

Blue Denim Jackets Add A Pop Of Color

Try using a denim jacket to add some color to a neutral outfit. This blue denim jacket adds a much needed pop of color to my white dress. Also see where I added this denim jacket to a black dress here.

Love this breezy cold shoulder dress last seen here. A few similar options can be found here, here, & here. I also love this off this shoulder dress that’s only $26!

Denim Jackets Add Warmth

It’s still a little too cold to wear my summer dresses just yet, but when layered with a denim jacket I can start wearing them now. They’re also great to throw on when it cools off in the mornings/evening and when moving from the outside heat to a cool air-conditioned space.

Denim Jackets Make Formal Pieces More Casual

Denim jackets can help expand your wardrobe by making your more formal pieces, like dresses and skirts, acceptable for every day weary.

Denim Jackets Go With Just About Anything

Lastly, denim jackets go with just about anything! Pair them with dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, rompers, shorts, and even jeans. The possibilities are endless!