From acid wash to banded collars, the
denim jacket has gone through some major changes. But the denim jacket in its plain form has remained a timeless piece of clothing in a gentleman's closet, especially for fall. The garment is the epitome of an American classic, having been seen on everyone from
Paul Newman to
Mikey (Sean Astin) in
The Goonies. It's also versatile-- a dark denim jacket can be gussied up with a
tie and
slacks, while a worn-in and washed jacket goes perfectly with a
T-shirt and
khakis. Then there comes the whole debate on whether a denim jacket should be cut from the same cloth as your jeans. The answer to that is up to your discretion, but when you look matchy-matchy, it can be a bit overwhelming. I suggest that you contrast denims with optimistic caution. Whatever you choose, there is a buffet of denim jackets that come in different shapes and shades. From the classic (
Levi's Trucker Jacket) to the colorful (
Filippa K's crimson jacket) to the more modern-chic (
Y-3's onyx zip jacket), there is a denim jacket for everyone. Check out the slideshow below.
