I think exactly like Adelfa in the sense that there are so many cuts and washes of jean jackets (even when the construction of them is along similar lines) that it can be one of those "never say never" things. Some might work, some won't.
My first jean jacket was my mom's that I took over before I was 12 (in those days and in that place, apparently they were called "hard guys" jackets). I embellished it with star-shaped studs and eventually overdyed it with a soft barn red before it got too soft and floppy to wear. But even though I adjusted it in those ways from its original intent, the fit was what made it work.
My next one? It was AWFUL. It was a longer style and in a very slightly faded black. I wanted to love it since I thought it fit my somewhat dressier (for a young person) style, but it was so uncomfortable. Stiff and heavy and fought my hourglass shape with its unforgiving bands and panels. Oh well.
I have a more classic one now, but like Lyn D.'s, it's thrifted (wore it yesterday with a skirt ensemble). I say no to styles all the time--if it's not your thing, don't bother with one. Or thrift one and experiment.
(PS, I'm with you on not being at ALL nostalgic for 80s hard rock!)
