My Summer Jacket of Choice: The Denim Jacket

I got to chatting the other day about what makes the perfect denim jacket, and as I was bigging it up I realised how much of a complete staple it is to my wardrobe every summer. Just like the black biker jacket is for autumn/winter, the denim jacket is its summer counterpart. I've had mine for a few years now, and happily pull it out to wear again and again.

Its the perfect light weight summer jacket that works perfectly with short dresses, maxi dresses and skirts as well as trousers and culottes. You can even brave the double denim if you're so inclined (which the closest i get to that is black denim jeans and light denim jacket).

I have a couple of stipulations when it comes to the perfect denim jacket,

It has to be:

Light coloured denim, it is summer after all. 

Form fitting and not baggy, size down if necessary as they just look all kinds of wrong when bigger..also never done up.. just no.

And cropped waist length; you don't want it coming any lower than you waistband.

As i mentioned, mine is a few years old, but I thought it would be nice to see what's on the market for you dear friends, as even though we are approaching the end of summer, you will find yourself reaching for it year upon year.. Plus summer sales may mean a bargain!

Starting with my favourite.

Classic Levis

This is quite possibly the perfect denim jacket, classic timeless and great price point. It's a kind of wear it forever type piece, and for that I greatly appreciate it. Also, do Levi's ever truly go out of fashion? I think no.

Paige Vivienne Jacket is probably the closest to the one i wear, light denim, cropped close fit, really great jacket.

From Asos now, we have Pepe Jeans Mika Jacket, a slightly darker wash but I know some find that more flattering.

And River Island Western Jacket bringing it with a bit of distressing on a light wash, I'm quite partial to a bit of distressing, so this is a thumbs up from me.

From classic to contemporary now
A little bit different

On trend at the moment with its badge embellishment, the New Look Raw edge Badge jacket. I kind of love it actually, granted its not as classic as the others and you may only wear it for a couple of seasons, but its fun and a great price point for if you want to dabble with the trend.

Couple more wildcards now, so not totally sticking to 'the rules' but rules schmules.

 And finally Free People adding some quirky edge to their denim jackets, again not classic, but a twist. Love the military style on the right, perfect with everything!


So there we have the best i can see around right now, most reduced too!

Do you have a Denim Jacket? Is it a staple in your summer wardrobe? And do any of the above catch your eye? 
My upgrade in future would be the Levi me thinks.

Anchors Aweigh

 Monday already ay! Those weekends don't half fly by don't they!
Did you have a lovely weekend? We were at the in-laws and being 4 hours away from where we  live, the weather was warm and dry. ....Think i need to move!

Lemon Denim Jacket: Next
Red Anchor dress worn as top:(actual dress here )Tesco
Stripe Skirt: Primark
Clogs: Lotta from Stockholm
Headband and bag: NewLook

When i saw this anchor print dress in Tesco i really liked it, but it is a tad on the short side as a dress, so where there's a will there's a way i put it under a skirt. Plus with skinny jeans i think it will be nice too or leggings, so for a tenner, it was definitely worth a punt.
Just after we took these photos Neo managed to reach up, grab the camera of the side and drop it on the floor. I screamed NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, which didn't help or stop the camera from crashing down. And then being a mean mummy i shouted at Neo and then sat in a strop! Truth be told i should have put it some where else... But man, that boy is like Stretch Armstrong, he can reach soooo far. Nothing is safe any more!! Thankfully the camera seems ok! We haven't gone to take proper photos again with it yet so keep everything crossed!
So there was my eventful Sunday evening.. how was yours?

Linkies:
Monday Mingle at Momtrends