10 Oversized Denim Jackets You Can Live in Year-Round
Come for the timelessness, stay for the coziness.
If it was acceptable to wear a denim jacket every day of my life, I would—it's timeless, goes with everything, and makes the simplest of outfits look that much cooler. Of course, a fitted jean jacket belongs in every woman's closet, but make sure you don't sleep on the oversized fit, either. I tend to pair form-fitting and/or risqué pieces with something baggy—a fashion rule that Audrey Hepburn once swore by, and one that will keep you from looking basic in your little black dress, crop top, or bodysuit. Below, check out some of our favorite oversized denim jackets that we give you permission to splurge on, including options by some of our favorite sustainable denim brands. (And if you're wondering how to style your new jean jacket, we've got you covered there too.)
The bulky shoulders on this light-wash option are fantastically retro, making this jacket an easy way of adding flair to any outfit.
The classic medium wash on this jacket makes it incredibly versatile, and its baggy fit gives you the option to let it hang loose, cuff it, or tie it at the waist.
This Indigenous-owned brand is beloved for both their quality and their unisex fits, and this black denim option is one of our all-time favorites.
We love the length on this comfortable option, and the way it hangs past a miniskirt or a pair of shorts. Use it to offset a skintight or otherwise flirty outfit.
Can't decide on which denim wash you like best? No problem.
We love this cuff-able option from Everlane almost as much as we love the brand's commitment to sustainability,
This unisex option is so cool, with its edgy black detailing and industrial wash.
Who says denim can't be fun? Opt for a pop of color with this luxury number from Dries Van Noten.
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Gabrielle Ulubay is a Beauty Writer at Marie Claire. She has also written about sexual wellness, politics, culture, and fashion at Marie Claire and at publications including The New York Times, HuffPost Personal, Bustle, Alma, Muskrat Magazine, O'Bheal, and elsewhere. Her personal essay in The New York Times' Modern Love column kickstarted her professional writing career in 2018, and that piece has since been printed in the 2019 revised edition of the Modern Love book. Having studied history, international relations, and film, she has made films on politics and gender equity in addition to writing about cinema for Film Ireland, University College Cork, and on her personal blog, gabrielleulubay.medium.com. Before working with Marie Claire, Gabrielle worked in local government, higher education, and sales, and has resided in four countries and counting. She has worked extensively in the e-commerce and sales spaces since 2020, and spent two years at Drizly, where she developed an expertise in finding the best, highest quality goods and experiences money can buy.
Deeply political, she believes that skincare, haircare, and sexual wellness are central tenets to one's overall health and fights for them to be taken seriously, especially for people of color. She also loves studying makeup as a means of artistic expression, drawing on her experience as an artist in her analysis of beauty trends. She's based in New York City, where she can be found watching movies or running her art business when she isn't writing. Find her on Twitter at @GabrielleUlubay or on Instagram at @gabrielle.ulubay, or follow her art at @suburban.graffiti.art
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