Transitional Garment Insight:The Denim Jacket

By StyleInsights,on September 30th,2010

The end of September usually marks the beginning of Autumn,but we all know that California weather during this time of year is still up in the air. It can seem like one day,it’s cooling down and then the following day,it’s scorching outside. We have days in the Inland Empire where the daytime is just too hot to handle and nights where it gets pretty chilly. Though it’s not cold enough to break out your winter jackets,you still need some kind of outerwear to bring along with you on the nights that the unpredictable weather decides that it will be a cold night. For those nights,the denim jacket is your perfect outerwear companion;not too heavy and not too light.

The denim jacket is an iconic piece in American fashion. It’s been worn by bikers,hippies,punk rockers,and the Malboro man. What do they all have in common? They were all in some way characterized as the “rebels”of society. Putting on a denim jacket doesn’t make you a rebel. With knowing the history of who has been associated with denim jackets,you can’t escape that extra added attitude in you when you have one on.

In the 80s and 90s,people didn’t want to wear the same denim jacket as the next person. Those people customized their jackets with studs,pactches,and pins and made it their own. It has evolved to be a fashionable garment that can be found on high fashion runways.

On a day that felt like it was cooling down,we decided to walk around Victoria Gardens in our transitional piece while window shopping. In between checking out what the shops had in for fall,we wanted to show you how we outfitted our Denim Jackets.

Jeanna’s Outfit Details: Denim Moto Jacket by Uniqlo,High Waist Paper Bag Khakis by H&M,Rosette Corset by J.Faye,Metalfall Bracelet Ring Chain by J.Faye,Silver Metal Cuff Bracelet by Forever 21,Vintage Grey hat,Nerdy Status Wayfarer Frames by J.Faye,Why Stop shoes by Jeffrey Campbell

We love the versatility of the denim jacket. You can dress it up or down. Ladies,you can pair with a dress when you don’t want to feel too dressed up. Gentleman,when it gets cooler you can wear it with a cardigan or sweater underneath for added warmth and style.

Jerald’s Outfit Details: Standard Trucker Jacket by Levi’s,Shirt by 21Men,Tie by BDG,Pants by H&M,Boat Shoes by Sperry Top-Sider

The denim jacket is an iconic piece throughout fashion history. It has taken on many different silhouettes,fits,and designs,but always manages to stay a staple in the wardrobe. Here are some of our favorite celebs wearing their denim jackets.