15 Ways to Wear Your Dark Jean Jacket All Year Long

By now, our love for jean jackets is no secret. They're practical, functional, and timeless, and you can wear them year-round. Whether yours is oversize or formfitting, and light wash or dark wash, a jean jacket will always be the finishing touch of your cool and effortless looks. But now that fall's entering the picture, we're finding ourselves gravitating toward dark jean jackets—they offer an elegant upgrade to any ensemble. To start getting our layering game back on track, we've rounded up 15 dark jean jacket outfits that'll inspire all your cold-weather looks.

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Black will always be the new black. 

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Nature is calling you and your jacket. 

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Perfect for those impromptu beach getaways.

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A cropped dark jean jacket goes perfectly with your fall miniskirts.

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It works well with all your athleisure ensembles. 

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Add an extra layer to your summer outfit.

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Farmer's market–ready. 

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Cropped jackets and cutoffs are always a good combo. 

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A dark jean jacket elevates even the most casual of bodega-run outfits.

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Make it sporty with bermuda shorts and high socks.

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This dark jean jacket–and–white pants pairing is an instant classic. 

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Keep the colorway in the neutral family. 

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Match your dark jacket with your pants for an elegant look. 

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Dark jean jackets look best with floral walls as their backgrounds.

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Cool and casual. 

We've officially joined the dark side.

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