https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:06:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets/page/2#post-1227771 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 05:35:46 +0000 Kiwichik 1227771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adding this post to my favorite's. I've just purchased an ivory ciptyom moto jacket for Autumn/winter and am playing around with it trying to figure out how to wear it (seemed like a good idea when I bought it ). There are some interesting comments and photos in thus thread. May start my own thread once I've had a play or may just dive in with a WIW.</p> <p><a href="http://www.decjuba.com.au/shop/view/1694/librada-jacket?productColourId=2736" rel="nofollow">http://www.decjuba.com.au/shop.....ourId=2736</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets/page/2#post-1223130 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 18:54:05 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1223130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally at Already Pretty has a post today about styling denim jackets:<br /><a href="http://www.alreadypretty.com/2014/04/reader-request-styling-denim-jacket.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.alreadypretty.com/2.....acket.html</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets/page/2#post-1222975 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:34:09 +0000 texstyle 1222975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Runcarla - your white denim jacket looks great! Thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets/page/2#post-1221463 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 14:45:57 +0000 Carla 1221463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unable to find white denim pants last year, I picked up a white denim jacket instead. My first denim jacket ever, BTW. Love it, and can't wait to get it out again. Maybe in another month? </p> <p>Correct me if I'm wrong, but the boxy shorter shape of this jacket is similar to the iconic Chanel jacket but without the formality. I wear the jean jacket with work dresses and pencil skirts the way some wear the Channel jacket with jeans. It is that juxtaposition thing that Angie refers to. </p> <p>That one jean jacket serves the practical purchase of a cardi as well, since it is a good weight for indoors and has resulted in a purge of all, but one of my ( frumpy) button up sweaters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets/page/2#post-1221444 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 14:00:59 +0000 texstyle 1221444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't think the denim jacket discussion would have so many comments, but I'm glad it has as it makes me realize that yes, it can work and that maybe I should consider tailoring more often (though mine does fit pretty well already). </p> <p>So many people seem to want the elusive white moto spring jacket (in cotton or cotton-linen maybe and unlined please) - I wonder if we'll see one of these available anytime soon...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets/page/2#post-1221380 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 12:07:32 +0000 Karie 1221380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore my denim jackets! I have three: a light AE (shorter than the dark wash, no stretch), a dark AE (longer than the light wash, a little stretch), and a million-years-old white Geoffrey Beene for Women. I love the fit of all of them. In fact, I'll be bringing out my spring/summer clothes today, and I can't wait to wear my white denim jacket! Of course if I had a white moto, the white denim might finally get pushed aside... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets/page/2#post-1221371 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 11:44:05 +0000 krishnidoux 1221371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so relieved some of you are actually getting some action from your white denim jackets! I just made the jump myself with this one:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?zoomImage=41019206_1008&amp;id=prdi32176&amp;rootCategory=cat70008&amp;catId=cat1250079&amp;sortKey=Default&amp;section=Regular&amp;conceptIdUnderSale=cat70008&amp;rootConcept=Misses">http://www.talbots.com/online/.....038;rootCa</a></p> <p>It has two buttons in the back for adjustment at the waist and it changed the whole look of the jacket for me&nbsp;when I moved the lapel one button to make it tighter. The back swells a little, giving it lots of shape.&nbsp;I hope to wear it a lot with dresses as well as other outfits. I always have a hard time pairing a topper with dresses in the summer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets/page/2#post-1221360 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 10:55:21 +0000 Janet 1221360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reading all the ambivalent feelings about white denim jackets made me realize why I was so bummed the CM Faith white moto didn't quite work for me. I ADORE my white leather moto, but leather is not summer-appropriate around here. If I had a lightweight white denim or twill moto, I probably would wear it more than my more straightforward white denim jacket. But I'm happy enough with the one I have for now. I figure I can keep an eye out for my jacket's eventual replacement, perhaps in a moto style, but no rush. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets/page/2#post-1221289 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 04:05:00 +0000 Anonymous 1221289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are cool and stylish stuff for any wadrobe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1221260 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 03:25:33 +0000 Gigi 1221260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad I'm not the only one who struggles with denim jackets. I have thought about buying one, but it was more for utilitarian purposes—they would go great over some spaghetti-strap dresses I have when I need to make them more modest. But they don't feel like "me," and I can't figure out why. Maybe it is that they feel "suburban," as you noted. I did order one that seemed well made and fit well, but I just felt "not me" in it. So I keep my eyes open for interesting cardigans and nondenim jackets instead..</p> <p>It sounds to me almost like you are trying to style the denim jacket in a way that downplays it a lot, which makes me wonder if it would be better to pass it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1221107 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 00:24:14 +0000 Aida 1221107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting discussion! I don't have a white denim jacket, but I probably wouldn't wear one either. I do have two blue denim jackets, one cropped (faded blue)&nbsp;and one normal (dark blue); the cropped one gets tons of use, and the normal length one gets average use. If I <i>did</i> have a white denim jacket, I'd probably&nbsp;only wear it cropped;&nbsp;however, for any outfit that I'd consider a white denim jacket, I think I'd much rather have a white moto instead (though I don't have one of those... yet).&nbsp;Like Janet and Diana, the denim jacket is particularly good at adding structure to dresses (my summer dresses are also breezy). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1221061 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 23:29:24 +0000 Diana 1221061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet has a good point. I think I like the denim jacket because it provides some structure to my summer dresses, which tend to be a bit unstructured, breezy, and sacklike. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1221047 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 23:15:33 +0000 Janet 1221047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suppose it was a good omen for my white denim jacket that I found it while shopping with Angie and she gave her stamp of approval. It has been a workhorse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1221034 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 23:04:22 +0000 catgirl 1221034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Maybe that is the issue for me as I never wear cardigans either. Only longer drapey jersey ones. Lightbulb! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1221031 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 23:02:43 +0000 Caro in Oz 1221031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear mine like Janet - instead of a cardigan (I'm not a lover of cardis). I think the cut &amp; fit are&nbsp;crucial - I remember reading that Angie had hers tailored, that was a light bulb moment for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220925 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 21:01:39 +0000 Suz 1220925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Count me in with those who wears my white denim jacket&nbsp;all the time in the warmer months! It works well with my summer cobalts and is easy to wash. I wear it mostly with skirts and dresses, almost never with pants. But then I wear pants infrequently in summer.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also wear my cropped faded denim jacket and a new darker wash one with leather sleeves, and find them quite versatile. The faded one works mostly with dresses, rarely pants. The darker one is longer so I wear it with pants more often.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think the idea of a monochromatic or neutral outfit with the white is fantastic, and will work really well for your style preferences, texstyle.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220903 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:11:11 +0000 texstyle 1220903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DonnaF - I think you are so right about the challenge in finding the "right"&nbsp;denim jacket.&nbsp;The AE jackets were Angie recommended and I like the fit and length (for me). I also do like my jcrew dark wash denim jacket but it's a bit heavy except for the fall here in Texas. </p> <p>missvee- I'm glad you feel inspired to try again - me too!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220870 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 19:15:02 +0000 DonnaF 1220870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm.&nbsp; I have an ancient EB blue denim jacket and a faded RL red denim jacket, and a Dalmatian print dirty white cropped denim jacket.&nbsp; Since I am pretty much always between sizes, the blue and red jackets are a loose, rather masculine fit and seem to be an awkward length:&nbsp; A bit long for skirts/dresses, yet a bit short for pants IYKWIM.&nbsp; I probably need to play around with them more, and if I still can't get them to work I need to pass them on.&nbsp; The arms of the Dalmatian print are tight so I can wear a shirt underneath, just a (preferably short-sleeved) T, and the color doesn't work with white bottoms so its versatility is a bit limited.&nbsp; </p> <p>IMHO, getting the cut, length, and wash of a denim jacket is much harder than one would think! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220816 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:08:37 +0000 missvee 1220816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, lots of similar feelings here. I bought the Gap one last year and it saw action only twice. Your thread has inspired me to take another look at it. I have a new textured semi sheer white sweater, quite long, with a shirttail hem and I just tried it underneath. Success! I like the fact that the under layer is white because like some of the other posters I find the jacket too short over jeans. I think the other problem with my jacket is that it's a bit bulky. I will try it again this spring, and if it's not earning its keep, then out it goes, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220811 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:03:44 +0000 texstyle 1220811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is funny Janet - I do love red but have never worn a red jacket. I tried a bright neon-coral but it felt too "loud" for me.&nbsp; I'll be you look great in that jacket - maybe you will be inspired to try it again? In Texas red, white and blue are very popular. ;-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220808 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:59:39 +0000 cciele 1220808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting thread, since I have similar feelings toward white denim jackets!&nbsp;I had a white denim jacket for awhile, never really wore it, and passed it on to a good home. I realized I was more often reaching for a long bleached, almost-white jacket instead. I use it for double-denim looks :)</p> <p>I like your inspiration photos and think you're onto something. I like the idea of a minimalist, monochromatic look with the white denim. But as others have&nbsp;mentioned, there's something that skews classic with the jacket. That's probably why I prefer my non-classic light-colored denim jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220804 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:56:54 +0000 Janet 1220804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know what's funny? I have a red denim jacket that fits me beautifully and looks nice…and I never wear it. Every time I think about selling it, I try it on and think, "that looks good" and yet, I never reach for it. I seem to have a block about wearing red, for some reason. My red items mostly go unworn.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220801 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:52:12 +0000 texstyle 1220801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - I do wear a lot of different toppers - light weight moto style, linen or light knit blazer, or new linen cardigan.&nbsp; </p> <p>Diana, you look super cute in yours - love it over that cobalt and deep blue dress. I feel like the length is actually okay with pants too&nbsp;(the inspiration photos are certainly no longer and both are wearing it with pants and I like them both). </p> <p>Laura - I don't like the double denim look either and it is true that I wear a lot of jeans (and jean shorts in summer) so that is part of it. But I also own several pair of non-jean shorts, more than ever this year with recent additions, so I'm hoping to work the jacket back in to my wardrobe - or pass it on.</p> <p>It&nbsp; could be partly my fear of wearing white (because that's always when something red seems to spill).&nbsp;</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220775 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:28:31 +0000 Nebraskim 1220775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear mine more than any other jacket. I have two, both from Gap. One is XL and the other L. I wear the XL when I'm layering a lot of stuff under it. I am a preppy, classic kind of style. The white denim jacket is kind of signature for me. So it may not be edgy enough for most of you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220747 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:52:00 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1220747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both of my denim jackets - I've got a white one and a dark denim one - end up being worn most in the summer, in the evening or inside with a/c, over dresses or casual tops and non denim bottoms. I don't like the double denim look personally so I think that's why I don't wear them as much in the other seasons, where I am often wearing jeans. I've thought about getting cropped ones, or at least a white cropped one, because I know the proportions would look better with dresses. But I don't think I wear them enough to really justify another one right now. So I guess I'm in the middle somewhere - I wear them, but I don't wear them constantly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220718 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:29:03 +0000 Diana 1220718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tex, mine is the AE too.&nbsp; I think it's too short for long pants personally, so maybe that is why you are having trouble with it?&nbsp; (I have it in faded blue too, but for whatever reason the blue is like an inch shorter).&nbsp; I prefer to wear my white blazer instead with pants.</p> <p>Here's a picture of the way I like to wear mine.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220714 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:26:14 +0000 Janet 1220714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if you all wear cardigans or some other less structured topper, and if those end up serving the purpose of the white denim jacket. Just a theory? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220704 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:17:52 +0000 kkards 1220704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>interesting converation, i am trying to decide what to do with my white one, its probably about 10 years old, but still in really good shape. but its been years since i wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220696 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:13:33 +0000 Janet 1220696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny, I wear my white denim jacket almost more than my faded blue one! It's a good length for dresses and skirts, so I use it to edge up and add interest to my spring/summer casual dress outfits. Plus I also throw it on with pretty much any old thing for a layer of warmth when the temps are not summer-like. It's one of my go-to jackets for wearing to air-conditioned places in the summer -- grocery store, movie theater, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alaskagirl-mo-and-all-re-white-denim-jackets#post-1220695 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:13:32 +0000 texstyle 1220695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, I already own a white denim jacket (AE) and it's about the length as the ones in the pics I included above. I don't wear dresses/skirts so the longer length works better for me. I'm really looking for ways to style it to be minimal/modern and somewhat monochromatic. </p>