At last – my favourite season has finally arrived. It’s been such a long and trying winter that pulling out my favourite spring staples has been such a euphoric feeling. Topping the list of my ultimate spring faves are my leather and denim jackets. They’re the easiest pieces to wear and I love throwing them on top of any outfit for a quick style switch-up.
I’m a big believer in getting as many looks as I can from one article of clothing. With that, I’ve put together four easy and chic spring looks that are basically recycled from the same pieces but styled differently. The point is to maximize our closet for as long as possible. A casual spring jacket that you can easily dress up is key to creating a more versatile wardrobe. Read on for some easy ways on how to switch up denim and leather from day to night.
1. Denim with Dress and Booties.
I’m all for slit dresses this spring. They’re such a feminine and sexy twist to the little black dress that I’ve stocked up on multiple in my closet already. Styled with a denim jacket, it becomes such an effortlessly chic yet casual look. I’m all about mixing casual statement pieces with dressier items – and denim really does the trick in adding that touch of style. I styled my vintage-wash Levi’s denim jacket with this black slit dress and booties combo for an easy day to night switch-up. I’d easily wear this from a supermarket run to a late night date.
Similar Styles: Levi’s Denim Jacket | Slit Dress | Black Booties | Jeanne Lottie Purse
2. Leather Jacket with Dress and Long Boots.
Wearing the same slit dress from the previous outfit styled this time with a leather jacket is a great way for an edgier day to night look. In the springtime, I never part with my leather jacket so this look is perfect when I want something that’s both feminine with a bit of attitude. Styled with my cozy white cardigan and long beige boots, I’m ready for a shopping date during the day and night strolls in the city in the evening. A leather jacket is one of those items everyone needs to own for days when you want to elevate a basic look or tone down a formal one.
Similar Styles: Leather Jacket | White Cardigan | Slit Dress | Long Beige Boots | Jeanne Lottie Purse
3. Denim Jacket with Leather Mini and Boots.
Nothing makes me happier than when I get to merge two of my favourite styles together in one outfit. Vintage denim paired with an edgy leather skirt is a surefire way to switch up your spring look from casual to chic in the least effort. The contrasting materials also helps the other stand out against one another perfectly – it’s a win-win. Styled with a simple white turtleneck and black leather boots, you can take the preppy out of this look and easily replace it with a refined rocker vibe. I’d easily rock this outfit on my daytime walks to a night out on the town.
Similar Styles: Levi’s Denim Jacket | White Turtleneck | Leather Skirt | Leather Boots
4. Denim Jacket with Leather Pants and Long Boots.
Last but not least, if you want to elevate a classic look, denim and leather together is again your best friend. To look comfy and casual but with an extra edge, I always incorporate some leather into my outfit. It never fails to add that touch of cool to a basic look. Styling my oversized denim jacket with my skintight leather leggings and long pointed boots is an effortless way to take your spring wardrobe up a notch. With the turtleneck making you look polished and put together, the bottom half helps to spice things up with its leather accents. It’s one of the easiest ways on how to switch up leather and denim for nighttime wear.
Similar Styles: Levi’s Denim Jacket | Leather Pants | White Turtleneck | Long Beige Boots
Whether you like easy style that you don’t have to think about or enjoy dressing up just to get takeout nowadays, you can the best of both worlds by elevating two casual classics. When I throw on denim, leather or both of them together, I feel so much more stylish while staying comfortable. I love saving time and effort when I dress, so finding ways on how to switch up my leather and denim has been a game changer.
The next time you want to get into your nighttime with no fuss, make sure you have your favourite denim or leather jacket on hand to make the quick switch. A dress, skirt or leather pants looks great with a denim jacket and vice versa. All you need after that is just a great pair of heeled boots to give you that feminine edge to go from supermarket ready to date night ready. Check out some of my top picks for denim and leather jackets under $100 for spring down below!
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Top Denim Picks
Omoone oversized denim jacket $47
Vintage wash boyfriend denim jacket $56
Saukiee distressed light wash denim jacket $53
Top Leather Picks
2 Comments
Omg I love your style of how you paired the white turtle neck with the denim jacket. Very trendy and stylish. I can’t wait till it get warmer so I can dress better. I hope your safe thank you for your style pointers.
Glad you loved these outfits! I can’t wait for warmer weather either. Stay safe and stylish 🙂