A jean jacket is the ultimate outerwear piece. Thanks to its layering versatility, this essential works in any season–and that’s especially true for fall. Over sweaters, dresses, bodysuits, and eventually, under heavier coats, the denim jacket provides an added layer of warmth, not to mention effortless style. For further proof of its MVP status, you need only scroll on. Ahead, we’ve rounded up seven stylish ideas for how to wear a denim jacket this season.

1. Upstyle your sweats with a denim jacket and accessories

woman in a denim jacket outfit with sweatsuit and heels
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Make your loungewear a look. A denim jacket with flouncy details and cool-girl extras like ankle strap heels, an animal print bag, and wide brim hat take cozy sweats into stylish fall outfit territory.

Shop the Look: Road Trip Wonders Light Wash Flared Shoulder Denim Jacket, All Warmed Up Light Heather Grey Oversized Pullover Sweatshirt, Prince Heather Grey Drawstring Joggers, Taylor Naked Mocha Ankle Strap Heels, Balyse Brown Cow Print Calf Hair Mini Backpack, So Many Words Tan Fedora Hat

2. Layer it over a fall floral dress

woman showing how to wear a denim jacket over a floral maxi dress with white ankle boots
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Give a vintage-inspired fall floral dress a modern, laid-back vibe. How? Wear a denim jacket on top, then add white booties and sunglasses.

Shop the Look: Mikky Light Wash Cropped Denim Jacket, New Desires Navy Blue Floral Print Backless Maxi Dress

3. Contrast it with a darker denim skirt

woman showing how to wear a denim jacket and denim skirt
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An easy to wear denim on denim? Go two-tone. A light denim jacket with a dark denim mini is a match made in mix-and-match heaven.

Shop the Look: Right Impressions Light Wash Cropped Denim Jacket, Pop And Lock Black Denim Mini Skirt

4.  Break up a black and white outfit with blue denim

woman in black jeans and white cutout bodysuit with ankle boots and wool hat to show how to wear a denim jacket
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We never tire of a sleek black and white combo! Drape a denim jacket on top to soften up stark neutrals.

Shop the Look: Full Sleeve Trucker Light Wash Denim Jacket, Flirty Little Secret White Ribbed Cutout Long Sleeve Top, Stella Black Velvet High Rise Skinny Jeans, Sarai Black Pointed Toe Ankle Booties

5. Rock a double denim ’90s-inspired outfit

woman in double denim jacket outfit with ribbed knit turtleneck
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How to wear a denim jacket the ultra-’90s way? Pair a light wash trucker with matching distressed jeans and a chocolate brown ribbed turtleneck top. Bonus points if you add a thick belt!

Shop the Look: Full Sleeve Trucker Light Wash Denim Jacket, Chic Observations Brown Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater Top, 501 Skinny Distressed Light Wash Jeans

6.  Add some edge to a boho floral maxi with black accents

woman in a denim jacket with floral maxi dress and hat
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Not ready to give up the floral maxi dress life once summer’s over? Don’t. Layer on a black denim jacket with a wool fedora and ankle boots to transition effortlessly into the new season!

Shop the Look: Rumors Washed Black Denim Jacket, Getaway Red Floral Print Pleated Tiered Maxi Dress, Bonnie Beige Crocodile-Embossed Pointed-Toe Ankle Boots, Joanna Black Wool Fedora Hat

7. Make a statement in embellished denim

woman in rhinestone denim jacket and bra top
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We’re all doing a little less dressing up than we used to, but sparkly rhinestone denim keeps things glam in a casual kind of way. Paired with novelty jeans, this double denim look is anything but basic.

Shop the Look: Night After Night Light Wash Rhinestone Oversized Denim Jacket, Criss Cross Light Wash Upsized Jeans

We want to see how you wear a denim jacket! Show us on Instagram @Lulus using #lovelulus and shop our denim collection for even more stylish options!