Transitional weather is a time when a lightweight jacket comes in handy. It’s chillier after the sun goes down and besides, restaurants and theaters are often cooler than desired as well. So I think you’ll agree that now is the perfect time to explore how to wear jean jackets on casual evenings. I am presenting outfit ideas below to give you a beautiful high-low look by dressing up a denim jacket. Age doesn’t matter when you’ve got style and this piece in particular gives a more youthful, carefree look.
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Evening, Outfit Combinations, Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Denim, Easy Evening, Jean Jackets, Style Tips, Transitional Style
As I write this, it’s the Autumnal Equinox. The hot weather has suddenly turned cool (or should I say, finally?) It’s time to start adding a topper when we go outside. Jean jackets are perfect for this because they go over anything, as long as you are not dressing up for a fancy event. My next post will be on how to dress these jackets up for evening. But in this post, I’m sharing my outfit ideas for how to wear denim jackets anytime of the year. These outfit combinations are especially good for the transitional weather in Fall and Spring. And remember, age doesn’t matter when you’ve got style!
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Jean Jackets, Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
Athleisure, Casual Style, Denim, Easy Style, Everyday Style, Jean Jackets, Laid-back Style, Outfit Ideas, Transitional Style, Transitional Weather
In recent years, ocean-inspired motifs were trending. That dip in the pool has become a full-blown dive into the depths of the mermaid fantasy. Well, what girl doesn’t want to look like a mermaid? Besides its sexy siren connotations, this fantasy look reminds us of the beach and summertime no matter what season we’re in. It’s not just good for evening because modern mermaid style can be incorporated into wearable daytime outfits. Traditional coastal wardrobe pieces are melding with sequins, pearls and shiny embellishments as well as luminescent fabrics and sea colors. Be assured that this is definitely something you can do! What was previously termed Mermaidcore, has grown up into what is now being called Summer Siren. So age doesn’t matter.
This post is updated to reflect the ever-changing styles of modern life.
What Is the Summer Siren Look?
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Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
Accessories, Asymmetric Style, Crochet Skirts, Denim, Fashion, Pearls, Ruffles, Sequins, Sheer, Sparkle & Shine, Spring/Summer Colors, Summer Style
We’re in our second heat wave of the Summer and it’s only mid-July. It seems here in the American Midwest that every Summer is one long heat wave nowadays! On hot summer days, I gravitate towards flowing caftans (see my Kaftan Style Guide Here) or loose dresses. But another cool thing to wear is shorts. There are lots of different styles, but the basic is a pair of denim shorts. It’s time to put those on rotation, so I have collected over 25 outfit ideas to make jean shorts fun to wear. Age doesn’t matter. It just depends on what looks best on you and you are the best judge of that. When you wear what you love, you’ll enjoy your day. And that always looks good!
Outfit Ideas to Make Jean Shorts Fun to Wear: In 3 Parts
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Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Denim, Jean Shorts, Outfit Ideas, Summer
My most popular post of 2016, my first year of blogging, was the American classic: jeans and a t-shirt. Easy, comfortable, casual and versatile! You can change this basic duo into an infinite number of looks, and can wear it just about anywhere. It’s like a painter’s canvas: you are the artist. By changing the colors and shapes of your t-shirt and jeans and adding the accessories that you like best, you could wear this every day of the week to just about any event and always look different. Here is an update on how to make jeans and a tee more interesting.
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Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Denim, Style Tips, T-Shirts
