19 New Ways to Style a Denim Jacket

Anjerika Wilmer
Sep 13, 2015

The recent resurgence in denim jackets popping up everywhere is proof that fashion truly is a never-ending trend cycle. If you’re anything like us and still have a tried-and-true denim jacket tucked away in the back of your closet for safekeeping, then you’re in luck. We’ve uncovered 19 blogger-approved looks that exhibit how to style your denim jacket with little to no effort.

1. Summatime Vibes: The secret to pulling off all your favorite summer dresses even when the AC is set on frigid? Never leave the house without your go-to denim jacket by your side. For major style inspo, just check out how Andy Torres pairs hers effortlessly with show-stopping gladiators. (via StyleScrapbook)

2. Rompin’ Around Town: Unleash those summatime vibes while you still can with two of Mara Ferreira’s seasonal staples: A relaxed romper and dark denim jacket. When in a bind, you can pair any romper with a denim jacket for an instantly chic look. A cool fedora and espadrilles never hurt either. (via M Loves M)

3. Printed Pants Are a Go: The key to pulling off a denim jacket on the fly: Do LESS. Seriously. Rachel Parcell keeps it easy breezy with her floral drawstring pants, white tee and denim jacket nonchalantly draped across her shoulders. NBD. (via Pink Peonies)

4. Major Maxi Skirt Envy: Proof that you need to know the rules before you can break them, Blair Eadie demonstrates how to make a seemingly casual denim jacket acceptable at even the most formal galas. One floor-grazing accordion pleat skirt and denim jacket for the win. (via Atlantic-Pacific)

5. One Stylish Topper: Lovely Pepa has enough peace, love and good vibes to go around for all of us thanks to her statement-making denim jacket. While her dress is pretty amazing, the jacket is what seals the deal for us. (via Lovely Pepa)

6. Flower Power: Channel your inner flower child with this bohemian look destined for the dog days of summer. Say hello to the worn-in, patchwork denim jacket that you’ll inevitably want to pair with a casual dress and ankle booties for endless beach vibes. (via Peace Love Shea)

7. With a LWD: Where there’s a little white dress, a denim jacket is surely not too far behind. The juxtaposition between casual and dressy not only makes for an #ootd that we haven’t seen a million times, but it’s a downright elegant pairing that demands attention. (via StyleScrapbook)

8. Easy Breezy: Whether you’re heading B2S or not, this ensemble has all the ingredients for an A+ look. White jeans, check. Oh-so-versatile wedges and an envelope clutch to boot, check. Denim jacket… double check. (via Alicia Tenise)

9. Preppy + Beach Bound: This old-school New England prepster wears the denim jacket SO well. Sarah Vickers of Classy Girls Wear Pearls offsets her classic striped button-down and tailored red shorts with none other than a blue jean jacket. (via Classy Girls Wear Pearls)

10. White Jeans FTW: White jeans and denim jackets are like peanut butter and jelly — they just go together. For a serious, off-duty look that doesn’t get enough street cred, try this timeless pairing STAT. (via Sincerely Jules)

11. Getting Dressed up With Man Repeller: Yes, you can wear your trusty denim jacket to a black-tie event. And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Follow in Leandra Medine’s footsteps by offsetting a sleek gown or high-drama top with your ever-versatile jean jacket. (via Man Repeller)

12. Wrapped Around the Waist: ICYMI: It turns out, a denim jacket is really just an accessory in disguise. Why even bother wearing it when you can effortlessly wrap it around your waist? Of course, if you’re Blair Eadie, then you also add a striped dress + sneaks into the mix for max perfection. (via Atlantic-Pacific)

13. Casual Friday: Whoop! Nothing says Fri-yay like a good ol’ denim jacket paired with a printastic skirt. A little wardrobe remixing sure goes a long way. (via Grown and Curvy Woman)

14. Go Neon or Go Home: The best thing about a denim jacket? You can throw it over anything (no joke!) and instantly appear more polished. Check out how this blogger accessorized her neon pink dress with a faded denim jacket for a date night-approved look. (via Southern Curls & Pearls)

15. Cool-Girl in Training: For that oh-so-desired “I just woke up like this” look, you’re going to need to pull out all the stops. The good news? If you have a denim jacket, then you’re already halfway there. While a leather skirt, cool-girl sweatshirt and high-fashion sneakers deserve major style points (and rightfully so), there’s something undeniably current about a denim jacket. (via Lovely Pepa)

16. Summer Uniform: Not so fast. You don’t have to put away your prized denim jacket just yet. Make the most of those remaining summer days by keeping this foolproof combination on repeat. We know we will be. (via Curvy Girl Chic)

17. One Printed Playsuit Coming Right Up: Bring on the pattern play. Emily Schuman of Cupcakes and Cashmere illustrates not only how to flawlessly pull off a printed playsuit, but she also makes it apparent that we needed a denim jacket in our arsenal yesterday. (via Cupcakes and Cashmere)

18. No Shortage of Red to Go Around: When your denim jacket becomes stale, shake things up by throwing some accessories into the mix. Take note of how Blair Eadie adds a little POC (pop of color) to her look by opting for a red handbag, red pumps, red lips and red nails. (via Atlantic-Pacific)

19. The Fashion Blogger Way: Think less tomboy and more girly when it comes to this prim-and-proper outfit styled by Julia Engel. We’re especially loving how she opted for a denim jacket this go-around for a relaxed and laidback look. Simple does it. (via Gal Meets Glam)

Will you be incorporating a denim jacket into your stylish #ootds? Tell us in the comments below!

“Protective” Peter Gallagher Is “So Grateful” Mischa Barton Survived “Toxic Fame”

No matter what kind of day you're having, Marissa Cooper's having a worse one. Mischa Barton's The O.C. character went through the ringer during the first three seasons of the teen drama (remember how she overdosed in Tijuana...and also saw her parents post-hookup after their divorce?).

And during her time on The O.C., Mischa Barton struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. She was arrested for a DUI in 2007 and eventually received involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in 2009 after allegedly threatening to end her own life. And in a new interview, Peter Gallagher (who played Sandy Cohen on the show) says he's "just so grateful" for "the fact that she’s still alive."

  • Mischa Barton starred alongside Peter Gallagher in The O.C. from 2003-2006.
  • The actress has revealed the "trauma" of being a star at that point in her life.
  • Peter recently opened up about how he's thankful "she’s still alive."


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The O.C. follows Ryan Atwood, who moves in with the Cohens after getting kicked out of his mom's house, and starts a relationship with Marissa shortly after. While Peter Gallagher played Adam Brody's TV dad instead of Mischa's, Sandy was a definitely father figure for Marissa, and it seems like Peter felt that same responsibility off camera.

"I’ve always felt very protective of her," Peter told The Independent. "First fame is toxic. First fame can kill you. She was 16 years old when she started working with us, so just the fact that she’s still alive, I’m just so grateful."

“You can go to therapy every day for the rest of your life,” Mischa said in a 2023 interview with The Sunday Times. “There’s just a certain amount of trauma [from] all that I went through, particularly in my early twenties, that just doesn’t go away overnight.”

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage revealed that season 1 overdose not only served as a cliffhanger, but gave “network executives an escape hatch on a performer they had been wary about” (via People). But Mischa Barton got her big break, becoming "how people knew the show," and (thankfully) Marissa recovered — only to die after a car crash in season 3.

As hard as that season 3 ending is to watch, Mischa did have the opportunity to watch it with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke for the first time on their rewatch podcast. "It needed to be a thing, after everything she's been through, but if it's here I'll watch it with you," Mischa says.

"I couldn't do it, Mischa, I couldn't do it," Rachel adds. "But I'm going to do it if you're going to do it."

Mischa says even though being written off the show "was a little bit of a bummer," it wasn't necessarily a surprise. "The character was just doing too much," she told Vanity Fairin 2023. "And I think they ran out of places for her to go. It was not the best thing in the world, [but] there wasn’t much you could do at that point. It was whether she could sail off into the sunset, or die. At that point, I guess it’s better to have the more dramatic ending.”
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See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dreamy Halloween Costume: "My Forever"

Former Disney Channel star Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin are certainly living the sweet life after tying the knot in Palvin's native Hungary. The couple, who have been together for nearly five years, have always been pretty low-key — except for the occasional and undeniably adorable Instagram post (and a stunning wedding!). We are simply ~obsessed~ with this celebrity couple, especially after they pulled out all the stops for their couple's Halloween costume. Keep scrolling to see some of their best moments :').

See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Halloween Couple's Costume!

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For Halloween Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin stunned as the Phantom and Christine from Phantom of the Opera. Dylan wore a mask and a black cape, while Barbara wore a beautiful white dress. While the costume is obviously a nod to the musical, it also totally reminds us of their day as bride and groom.

"In Sleep He Sang to Me," Barbara said in a post, quoting the musical's titular number. "@dylansprouse my forever Phantom."

Who did Dylan Sprouse marry?

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On the couple's wedding day (July 15, 2023), Barbara wore a Vivienne Westwood wedding gown to celebrate her Hungarian nuptials, bringing together their nearest and dearest for an intimate(-ish) celebration. Barbara and Dylan tied the knot on her parent's property, which conveniently doubles as an event venue, with plans to host an larger wedding in California in the fall.

"This past weekend was supposed to be an intimate event, but we ended up having 115 guests in the end because there are a lot of people we care about, and we wanted them all to be there," Barbara told Vogue.

When did Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin get engaged?

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Barbara Palvin on Instagram: "♥️"

After months of speculation surrounding the couple's engagement, Dylan and Barbara confirmed their engagement in conversation with Sprouse's twin brother, actor Cole Sprouse, for V Magazine in June, sharing that they got engaged last September.

"We didn't necessarily feel the need to be fully transparent with the public about that aspect of our engagement," Dylan said. "What we wanted to do with Stephen [Gan, V editor-in-chief] and the V team is make something that was kind of tongue-in-cheek about the nature of private versus public. We're playing with the idea of perception."

Barbara noted that the lovebirds wanted to announce the news "on our time," adding, "When some people leaked the information that we got engaged, our PR team was like, 'Hey, so you guys should do maybe a post about it or talk to this magazine or talk to that magazine…' That really annoyed me because I knew we were building this story up. So, I'm very happy that we ended up doing it our way."

When did Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse start dating?

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See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dreamy Halloween Costume: "My Forever"

According to People, the couple met back in 2017 after a party when the Suite Life On Deck star slid into the model’s DMs (and as they say, the rest is history). The duo made their relationship Instagram official back in 2018 with Barbara’s sweet birthday tribute for Dylan’s 26th birthday.

Let’s be real here for a second though, we all knew they were endgame the minute Dylan went above and beyond to support Barbara at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show that same year (remember this viral video?). Three days after the fashion show, the Hungarian model told Vogue Australia that she hadn’t had a boyfriend in six years, but had now found “the perfect guy” in Dylan (we aren’t crying, you are).

How old are Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse?

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Barbara Palvin was born on October 8, 1993, making her 31 years old. Dylan Sprouse was born on August 4, 1992, meaning he's 32 years old. So there's only a one-year age gap between them!

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Elle & Dakota Fanning Will Collab On Apple's 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'

2017's The Beguiled gave us one of the best groups of people of all time: Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Sofia Coppola, and Kirsten Dunst just to name a few. And we're finally getting an Elle and Nicole reunion thanks to Apple TV+! "THRILLED to bring @rufithorpe genius hysterical heart-wrenching heartwarming book to your TV screens alongside a dream group of people!" Elle says on Instagram. Rather than having to test the success of its pilot, the series has already been ordered — even though the book it's based on isn't even out yet! Here's everything you need to know about the series.

  • Dakota and Elle Fanning will produce the upcoming Apple TV+ show Margo's Got Money Troubles.
  • The series follows Margo, who signs up for OnlyFans after learning she's pregnant.
  • The cast includes Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman.

Who's in the Margo's Got Money Troubles cast?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Cast

We couldn't contain our excitement when we learned Margo's Got Money Troubles will star Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, but knowing Michelle Pfeiffer is also joining the cast is too much to bear! This is the first time the actress will collaborate with her husband, TV creator David E. Kelley, so we can't wait to see the magic they'll create (via Deadline).

Nick Offerman from The Last of Us and Parks and Rec will also star.

When is Margo's Got Money Troubles coming out?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Release Date

We don't have an official release date for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV show yet. I'm thinking if the TV show is in the early stages of planning, we could see it in 2025! Check out all of this year's best New TV Shows to hold you over until then.

What is Margo's Got Money Troubles about?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Plot

Margo Millet is the daughter of a Hooter's waitress named Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and an ex-wrestler (via Deadline). She's always had to make it on her own, even though she's not sure how. When she enrolls in her local junior college, she's totally unprepared to get swept up into a torrid love affair with her English professor — or to get pregnant.

Now at 20 years old, Margo needs an income and fast. She decides to experiment with OnlyFans and ends up taking some of her estranged father's advice from the world of wrestling to create a character users will fall in love with. You can order the book now!

What is Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's new TV show?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles is coming soon to Apple TV+ thanks to a bunch of different producers. A24 is backing the film, as well as Elle and Dakota Fanning’s production company Lewellen Pictures and Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films, to name a few.

What else has Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in?

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Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in 2017's The Beguiled. The movie follows John McBurney, an injured Union soldier, who winds up at a female Southern boarding school after deserting the Civil War. But soon, as the women help him, tensions turn to rivalries and friends turn to enemies.

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