The denim jacket has long been associated with the cool kids ever since bad boy John Bender walked in late to Saturday detention. Sure, denim jackets were around way before 1985, mostly thanks to Levi’s, who took elements found in denim jeans and turned them into comfy outerwear. Leave it to the ’80s, however, to make the denim jacket a symbol of punk, rock and metal music with super cool upgrades like band logos, album art and one-of-a-kind DIY designs.
Today, jean jackets are still going strong, with sustainable fashion movements prompting a resurgence in vintage and secondhand denim jackets. Though the styles have shifted over time, denim jackets remain a timeless staple, but if you get your hands on a legit vintage jacket that still has some life left, then you, my friend, hit the fashion lottery.
For those not quite as lucky to land a vintage one, these are the top-rated denim jackets for every price point out in some of the most popular styles — and that will totally see you (and maybe even your kids) into the future:
Note: Products reflect the price and availability at the time of publication.
Best Oversized Denim Jackets
TRF Oversized Denim Jacket
Features an oversized silhouette with side pockets and chest patch pockets light wash.
We The Free Flawless Hooded Denim Jacket
Features an oversized, slouchy silhouette with subtle distressing and an attached hood in a medium wash.
Oversized Icon Denim Jacket
Features a slouchy fit that’s made with non-stretch denim in a medium indigo wash.
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Oversize Denim Jacket
Features an oversized design with two patch pockets with flaps on the chest in an ecru color or a light blue wash.
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Oversized Denim Trucker Jacket
Features an oversized silhouette with a button-up front and pockets throughout in a black or medium wash.
Best Denim Trucker Jackets
90s Trucker Jacket
Features a relaxed fit with non-stretch denim in a dark or light wash.
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Levi’s Ex-Boyfriend Trucker Jean Jacket
Features an oversized boyfriend fit with a four-pocket design and distressing in a light wash.
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Classic Jean Jacket
Features a relaxed fit and hits just below the waist in a medium or light wash.
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Madewell The Oversize Trucker Jean Jacket
Features an oversized fit and is made with non-stretch denim that oozes a classic ’60s vibe in a light wash.
Pocketed Denim Jacket
Features a straight design with a shirt-style collar in a black or medium wash.
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Best Cropped Denim Jackets
Cropped Ripped Z195 Denim Jacket
Features ripped details and unfinished hem that hits right at the belly button in a light wash
Super Shrunken Denim Jacket
Features a fitted design with contrast stitching that hits right at the hips in a dark or white wash.
Short Denim Jacket
Features a regular fit with a thick denim construction in a medium, black or white wash.
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Best Puff Sleeve Denim Jackets
Puff Sleeve Denim Jacket with Washwell
Features a straight, relaxed fit that hits at the hip in a black wash.
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Gap × Barbie
Adult Puff Sleeve Icon Denim Jacket
Features a straight, slim fit that hits at the hip in a Barbie pink wash.
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Best Denim Bomber Jackets
Denim Bomber Jacket
Features a straight, cropped design with an elastic hem in a light wash.
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Maeve Puff-Sleeve Denim Bomber Jacket
Features a relaxed fit with a zipper closure on the front in a dark wash.
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