Friday, December 18, 2009

Denim Jacket Revival

I've had a denim jacket for years, and I almost never wear it. Sometimes I get jacket envy when I see cool girls wearing denim jackets on street style blogs, which is totally irrational because I happen to have practically the same jacket these girls are wearing. What I really envy is the fact that, unlike me, they actually wear the jacket. I appear to lack this ability. When I see these girls wearing flannel and denim it looks great, but somehow, standing in front of the mirror in the morning, the pairing doesn't quite have the same flair. On me, it looks plain and easy. I'd rather wear flannel and my leather jacket if I'm going down that route, because at least leather has a bit more of an edge. So the jacket hangs from its hook (or, to be honest, lies crumpled on my floor somewhere) and is rarely taken out for a spin.


What I'm getting at here is that I think I need to make some changes to my denim jacket in order to actually wear it. My first idea on the subject was studs - I mean, you know I love me some studded denim - but that feels so done these days. I see that everywhere. Ditto chopping off the sleeves and making the jacket a vest. Ditto bleaching it. So what's to be done? I dipped into my inspiration folder and emerged victorious! Check out this lovely little jacket:


I believe the model is actually wearing a patched vest over a torn up jacket, but it's the combo that gets me. I love the ditzy florals and the way the rips temper the girliness factor. I think something similar could even be done with lace, although I really am partial to the floral prints.

However, if I lose my nerve when it comes to making such a feminine addition to my jacket, I think I could make a slightly punkier compromise.


Now don't get me wrong - the jacket is staying a jacket. I can't quite tell what is going on in this picture - it appears that either there is some kind of denim corset or the denim is actually cut into strips and attached to a blazer - but I'm not really concerned with the details. I like the ragged, contrasting strips of fabric and even the lopsided stars.

I've been home from school for about a week, and I'm getting fairly bored. I think it's about time for a new project. Denim jacket resuscitation time, perhaps?

10 comments:

WendyB said...

Well, of course they look great...they're all posed.

I'm sure you look great too...try striking a dramatic pose in the mirror.

Janine said...

I love the florals as well. I definitely need a denim jacket, but you're right, everything is really played out, and I'm SO picky. I can't tell you how many thrift stores I've raked through to no avail.

Great site! Wish I'd been so fashionable, confident and pulled-together at barely-20!

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I love denim jackets so much they will never go out of style ever.

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florals and denim do look good.

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Love love love denim this season. Bring my jackets back to life for sure.

Unknown said...

The fun denim jacket is one of those articles of women's clothing that is always fun to wear. I love my old jacket.

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CatCat said...

"Denim jacket resuscitation time, perhaps?"

Why not? haha. There are a lot of styles and right combinations to make your denim jacket a stylish one. There are also a lot of resources available in the web, eh. :)

Cheers
Cathy@eye chart

kids apron said...

isn't that from vouge magazine? i think i have that in my old mag.