Stacy! No way, that chick is Bogus!

This thread just makes me want to say, oh, how I love denim! It wears so many faces, perhaps one will suit you after all. Just don't stress about it. Angie is probably delighted that she could make you question one of your "nevers". Part of the fun with fashion.

Rachy - when is a jeans jacket not a jeans jacket? When it's a quilted denim doublet from marc jacobs!! I do have a regular jeans jacket and it took me a ton of tries to find just the right flattering one. This jacket is a gazillion years old but when I saw it I had to have it. I have a love of steampunk and although I do not wear denim jackets that frequently, I find this one can swing in many different directions because of the styling. Is it a "jeans jacket" no not in the traditional sense, but I think the point is casual toppper that you love. Why would you buy anything you didn't like and enjoy at this point?

Ack! I sooo love mixed media. I can't control myself. But would that be too much faux leather (I can't wear real; I'm a chicken in the face of PETA)?

The jean jackets in colour are really pretty.

...And, gosh I have a weak spot for Marc Jacobs - albeit I'm starting to feel *too old* for him. (I feel there's something very sweet about all the Marc Jacobs I ever bought... it's probably my fault it's all sweet!)

I have a raspberry one and that's it. May not qualify as real! Got it for a couple of dress or skirt outfits.
I don't have luck either. Proportions are wrong and they tend to feel constricting and I don't like some of the collars. And somehow, they are more for my imaginary lifestyle.
But, sort of the way moto's now come in so many variations, I could imagine one might work some time. Softer is key for me too. And probably not blue, but maybe. So I still try one on here or there, but I'm not actively looking.

There are so many style options out there...you really can hate jean jackets and move on to something else...Someone on this board and forgive me I have thought and thought and I cannot remember who said this but it was to the effect that when you wear something, you are in effect saying no to wearing other things...So you should truly wear what you love because you don't have that many opportunities to wear everything...(terrible paraphrase but you get the gist)...These wise words have remained with me as I shopped, perused the online offerings, etc...I have backed away from saying yes to something and now I have a reason...I must truly love it...(This is butchered I know but i hope you get what I mean...This was a real "ah-ha" moment for me...
I give you permission to say no to jean jackets...(touch of the permission wand)

You know, I appreciate that crutcher!

I owe you one...some time ago you responded to a post on being happy...Your words were so wise and on point for me until I copied what you wrote and posted it on my fridge...So daily I see words that begin with "You have a reason to be sad.....and end with Don't waste your time being unhappy."
So I don't...Thanks for with wisdom...

What Caro said! I used to really dislike denim jackets, too, but now I wear mine a lot to balance out the dressiness.

I vaguely recall once having a jean jacket. It's very difficult for me to find one to fit, and like many of you, I find them stiff, boxy and unflattering on my body. I have had many denim jackets and have worn them to death, but gave up trying them ages ago.

However, with a slightly different cut and color and mixed leather and fabric--well, it's been hard to find a light jacket so far this spring. Looking at the above photos I'm thinking it would be good to keep an open mind.