[CLOSET STAPLES] The Jean Jacket

One of the questions I get asked ALL the time by readers, friends, and heck even some of my family, is: “What are some of your closet staples?”

And honestly, it wasn’t something that I’d thought all that consciously about. I had to first figure out what, to me, determines a “closet staple.” Because that may be different for different people.

BUT, I came up with a definition, at least for me.

CLOSET STAPLE (Noun): Any item or items in your wardrobe that can be worn MULTIPLE ways, that, when in doubt, you always reach for when you need that “trusty piece” to complete your look, and/or if you have owned the piece for many, many years and you continue to wear it year after year.

Okay, I know that definition isn’t going to be put in Webster’s dictionary anytime soon, but it works for now.

So, with that in mind, I thought it would be fun to put aside trends for a little bit and talk about closet staples! Because, why not? Err’body loves a good closet staple.

First up? The JEAN JACKET.
still being molly - closet staples: the jean jacket

If you’ve read this blog for any amount of time, you know I love my jean jacket. I wear it ALL THE TIME.

I have had this particular jean jacket from the LOFT since my sophomore year of college. I’ve been wearing this thing for NINE years. And I still love it.

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These are just SOME of the ways I’ve worn this jacket. You can view all these looks on my outfits page.still being molly - closet staples: the jean jacket

I even wore this jacket for some of the portraits (and to enter the reception) on my WEDDING day!
still being molly - wedding

And, of course, I love jean jackets so much, I made my bridesmaids wear them, too!

And then, just because I can’t leave it out, I also LOVE my white jean jacket. Such a great alternative when the blue jean jacket just won’t cut it (which is rare :)).

still being molly - closet staples: the white jean jacket still being molly - closet staples: the white jean jacket

SHOP IT:
White Denim Jacket: Old Navy
Blue Denim Jacket: Old Navy option

So, do you LOVE a good jean jacket? What are some of YOUR closet staples?

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  5. I LOVE both of your jean jackets! Inspired me to get mine ready for when it gets a bit warmer here….mine has fraying all over the edges…and studs all over it of course! I also have a jean vest with fur on it which I inevitably dropped color on at work…I just went with it & threw color all over it! I live in those two pieces…but may need to add a white jean jacket into the mix… I can’t get over how awesome it is! 🙂

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  6. I agree – my jean jacket gets a good bit of use, too! Not quite as much as I’d like, mostly due to the fact I wear a lot of jeans and don’t want to wear a full “Canadian Tuxedo” if you will – but I bought it in college and have been wearing it ever since!!

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  7. I love the jean jacket, but haven’t been wearing it for about a year. My VP commented about how casual it looked a few years ago and I’ve second guessed it every time I put it on since then. I need to get over it and just wear it. Hopefully as it warms up, I will wear it again!

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  9. I LOVE the snap of you in your wedding dress & jean jacket! Such a classic 🙂 I think my closet staples (2 in particular), skinnies & a tunic, any and all!

    xo Lulu
    simplylulustyle.com

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  10. I’ve had my jean jacket for nine years too! How weird! I loved it, then stopped wearing it for a few years, and then recently started wearing it all the time again! I agree that it’s definitely a closet staple that goes with pretty much anything!

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  13. The jean jacket is an excellent staple & now I’m wondering what mine is!!! Probably on of my cardigans that I pair over everything or even a certain pair of cowboy boots…. hmmmmm

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  16. Great post. I bought a jean jacket from Gap years ago and it sat in my closet for the longest time. Now I wear it all the time and i love it. It’s definitely a must have in your closet. Don’t forget my link up this thursday March 28.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

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  19. I’ve been wanting to pick up a new jean jacket for a while. I think the one I have is even older than yours! (As in I’ve had it since high school…) I never wear it because it’s quite boxy. It’s time for a more modern version!

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  20. hahahahahaha OMG – I love you!!! that is my go to piece!! i love jean jackets, but Im afraid people will start calling me the JJ not for my nick name, but for Jean Jacket…hahahahahaha and can I say i LOOOOOOVE that you put it in your wedding – thta is so freaking unique – I love it love it love it!! makes me wanna have a wedding…hahahaha NOT!! but for real – this is a great post! love it!! you give me great ideas Ms. Molly 🙂

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  24. You know what’s funny? I just spent $120.00 on 2 pair of yoga pants, but I’m too stingy to buy real clothes. Ugh! The suburban mom outfit! I gotta get serious about how I look….

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