15 Ways to Wear a Black Denim Jacket This Fall

A blue jean jacket will forever be a staple in your wardrobe. You can wear it year-round, layer it over practically everything, and pull it out for nearly every occasion, whether it’s an early morning brunch, a day of shopping, or a fall tailgate. Sometimes, however, a blue jean jacket can end up feeling a bit too casual.

That’s where a black denim jacket comes into play. It’s an autumn- and winter-ready layering piece that’s dressier and edgier than its blue-hued cousin. Case in point: the below black-denim-jacket outfits. From looks that pair the dark-hued staple with flowy, floral dresses to ones that combine the cool jacket with track pants and other athleisure items, these are the ensembles to take note of.

We love the idea of pairing an oversize black denim jacket with a flowy prairie dress and sneakers.

A black denim jacket is slightly more elevated than its blue-hued sibling.

Layer a black denim jacket over a summery dress.

A pairing we’ve been spotting nonstop? A hoodie and a jean jacket. It looks cool and is certainly very comfortable.

A black denim jacket and white booties instantly elevate a pair of casual track pants.

Don’t put away your bike shorts just yet, because see how cool they look when worn with a dark-hued denim jacket.

Opt for a lighter black wash to pair with black pants.

A black denim jacket works great when paired with a leather skirt.

You can always throw a black denim jacket over a white tee and white pants.

The definition of sporty chic.

Try a denim jacket that’s lined with sherpa for extra warmth.

Everything about this black denim jacket outfit is perfect.

The Canadian tuxedo, but with different denim washes.

Yet another example demonstrating you can pair a black denim jacket with light-wash jeans.

When in doubt, go for head-to-toe black.

Next up, shop more jacket styles that are must-haves for fall.