Yes, Virginia, Denim DOES Go with Everything!
I met up with some girlfriends Sunday for a late lunch (because we hadn’t eaten enough in the city the day before!) and since I didn’t actually wear green on Saturday, I figured I’d give a nod to St. Patrick’s Day and wear this green and navy plaid dress from Old Navy. I typically wear this dress under a black duster-length knit cardigan but that can look a little teacher/librarian-ish, which is fine for work, but…not so much for fun.
So I added The Thing That Can Go Over ALL The Things, a denim jacket, and poof, it’s a look. The mustard gold scarf just brought in a pop of color. I would have preferred to wear white trainers but…I don’t own them yet, so I was back in my off-road flats.
Seriously, what can a denim jacket NOT go over? Pink prom dress, check. Champagne silk slip dress, check. Tulle skirt, jeans with white tee, black leggings and trainers, check check check. Floral sundresses, checked suit trousers, leather mini skirt – I DEFY you to find an outfit that is not darling topped with a denim jacket.
Yeah, I was a little overly optimistic with the bare legs as we’re not quite out of the winter woods yet (note snow on ground. newsflash: more snow tonight and tomorrow. maybe I should trade in my denim jacket for a snowsuit). But I’m a little weary of jeans all day every day for ever and ever and thought a dress would be nice. And reaching my feet to put on tights?? Out of the Question.
Do you have one item in your wardrobe that you feel goes with everything else in your closet??
What I Wore:
- Blue/green plaid Plus Size Tie Waist Dress from Old Navy size 3x
- St. John’s Bay Plus Size Denim Jacket, size 3x, sold out. Similar here or here
- Gold pashmina scarf. Similar here
- Black Devon flat by Tamryn Rose
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Tina von Tinaspinkfriday
Oh yes Bettye you are right. A denim jacket is a multiplayer. You look gorgeous 🙂
XO Tina
Fashion Schlub
Thanks, Tina! Ha ha, MVP: Denim Jacket!
Sheryle
Nice Pictures! -and you are looking great! Love your spirit!
Fashion Schlub
Thanks, Sheryle! Aww, what nice compliments – definitely put a smile on my face on this blizzardy day!
Nancy
That was my first thought: what! Bare legs! Haha, but the rest is great! Your hair looks good!
Fashion Schlub
Yep, brave me with the bare legs. I’m a bare leg rebel 🙂
Julia @ When The Girls Rule
I can’t think of any outfit that doesn’t work with a jean jacket either. I would have liked you to have linked to all your outfits with your jean jacket when you listed them since I can remember your tulle skirt but don’t remember the others. You are so brave to go bare-legged! Even if the weather is warm enough my legs are so winter white that they wouldn’t know what to do if sun struck them! Enjoy your snow!
Fashion Schlub
“I would have liked you to have linked to all your outfits with your jean jacket when you listed them” Well aren’t YOU a Smarty Smart Smarty!? THAT would have been BRILLIANT. Note to self: Consult with Julia ALWAYS 🙂 Ha. Seriously, who can think of ALL THE THINGS?! Not me with this old tired brain. Sigh.
Yeah, the only thing worse than freezing cold, winter-white legs is PUTTING ON TIGHTS. So. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE tights. I love the way they look, I love the way they feel. I just hate the struggle of getting them ON.
The snow was lovely…didn’t get an actual snow day out of it however, we did two half days instead, an early dismissal one day and a delayed opening the other. Phooey. And even Snow Optimist I, have to think that that was the last real snowfall of the year.
Are you back in Michigan?
stinedurfdl
A denim jacket works with everything. Literally EVERY. THING. I also feel like a moto jacket works with basically everything too…it’s just a bit edgier than denim. I love the dress & I hear ya on the bare legs. I don’t think I could hate tights more than I do!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
Fashion Schlub
Agreed on the moto jacket.
Tights season will be over. EVENTUALLY.
pawprintsandmint
Loving the vibrant colours on you in your outfit !!! look at that yellow scarf!!
Fashion Schlub
Ha, how long I searched for the golden yellow scarf! Funny how things that seem so simple can be so challenging to find in exactly the way you want them.
pawprintsandmint
I know what you mean! I’m glad you were able to find it.
Elle
I completely agree. A denim jacket is the perfect topper for virtually anything. I especially love a denim jacket with satin, or tulle- as it is a fun contrast. I love your tartan plaid dress and the addition of the yellow scarf made me smile. I also love the photo of you against that bright green door. Well done !!
❤️❤️❤️
Elle
https://theellediaries.com/
Fashion Schlub
Yeah, my favorite is the juxtaposition of feminine against masculine or “fancy” with grunge, etc. I don’t get a lot of opportunity to dress that way because my work, while casual, is a school and I’m in the front office and need to be a little more…traditional. But it’s fun to play dress-up!
carmen
So true, denim is a neutral in my wardrobe! 🙂
❤️carmen
Maggie@ThriftShopFashionista
I have a white denim jacket that I wear with absolutely everything in the spring and summer. Thanks for the reminder that I need a blue one too!
Fashion Schlub
I accidentally bought an off-white denim jacket off eBay last year (how does one do that accidentally, I have no idea!) and I feel like bright what would be more wearable. Boo. An unfortunate purchase. But YEAH you should have a blue denim jacket! I see it tying in perfectly with your look!
Jodie
How funny because we are taking photos today with our denim jackets for the blog in 2 weeks. Do you want to join us on the blog that day? You could send over one of these photos and I’ll introduce you?? (jodie@jtouchofstyle.com)
I love that you titled it this way too. Because one time when I was writing for Sixty + Me, I had a comment that denim jackets were only for teenagers and outside workers. See—she didn’t know anything!!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Fashion Schlub
I’d love to join you and the ladies, that would be fun! Thanks! When *I* was young, denim (“jean”) jackets were known as “trucker’s jackets.”
What’s “Sixty + Me”?
Into The Eco
I agree with you a good denim jacket really does go with everything!! I am also being a little over optimistic today, leaving the house without tights!! :/ Great look!! I am happy to discover your charming blog! xxx
Fashion Schlub
Thank you! I just enjoyed your post about #30wearchallenge (not sure I have the name exactly), go
Fashion Schlub
Ugh, accidentally deleted (I think? Maybe it posted in its unfinished state) my response to you, but really I need to go comment on your #30wearchallenge post which I enjoyed but then I got called away at work and never got to comment. Anyway, thanks for visiting!
Into The Eco
Haha thank you for reading the post! I love that one! I got half the comment, which I also appreciate, you sound very busy! Hope you are well!
Love Lottie xx
https://intotheeco.com/
Jen Biggs
Denim is my favorite thing ever
Fashion Schlub
Isn’t it interesting HOW many people are OBSESSED with a type of FABRIC?? 🙂
Jen Biggs
Hahaha. I know 😆 it’s just so much fun. You can dress it up or down
Tilda 🐨
You look amazing! I agree. Denim does go with everything!!!
Fashion Schlub
Thanks, Tulsa. PS, I love your name!