(L) Rocker Jacket XX Light, by Neuw Denim, $230; Ralston Shorts in Absolute Blue Lights by Scotch & Soda, $109.
Jeans are easily our numero uno style staple, from getting ready to go out with friends to the evermore casual landscape of work life, but that doesn’t mean that everyone’s favorite fabric doesn’t have more to give outside of pants. Perfect for spring, and ready to take you to summer, we’ve found the best denim jackets, along with a diverse line of jean shorts, to prep your denim wardrobe for the warmer weather.
Neuw Denim has one of our favorite denim jackets. Looking like it’s already been in your collection for 10 years, the jacket features a slim fit, hitting at waist, and pairs well with t-shirts and (slightly) baggy jeans. Meanwhile on the shorts front, we recommend the Mac Shorts, in Black Ripped, by Swedish brand Dr. Denim Jeans.
Dapper Denim | Jackets and Jean Shorts
Suit yourself in this durable, aesthetically pleasing fabric for spring. Dapper denim takes on jean shorts and jackets.
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Katin, Patio Short
The Patio Short, by Katin, $49, is a relaxed fit, draw string short in a cotton/spandex blend.
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Stampd, Distressed Denim Short
The Stampd Distressed Denim Short, $155, are drawstring walk shorts which feature zippered side and back pockets.
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Neuw Denim, Rocker Jacket XX Light
The Rocker Jacket XX Light, by Neuw Denim, $230, has a classic fit, but extra attention to the wash.
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Dr. Denim Jeans, Mac Shorts
The Mac Shorts, by Dr. Denim Jeans, $70, beg you to revisit that cruiser skatebord covered in dust in the back corner of your garage or bike room. Get it.
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G-Star Raw, 3301 3D Slim Jacket
The 3301 3D Slim Jacket, $260, by G-Star Raw pairs well with any iteration of denim, khaki or, fittingly, jean shorts.
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Globe, Goodstock Denim Walkshrt
The Goodstock Denim Walkshrt, by Globe, $56.95, is a regular fit, 5 pocket style denim, roll-cuff cut-off.
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Stussy, Denim Jacket
The Denim Jacket, by Stussy, $160, is 100% cotton and made in California. Available in indigo or natural.
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Scotch & Soda, Ralston Shorts
The Ralston Shorts, $109, shown in Absolute Blue Light, by Scotch & Soda, are deliberately worn in to look like you've had them for years.
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Publish, Davis Shorts
The Davis Shorts, by Publish, $82, come in a variety of denim iterations - try them out in indigo (shown), medium indigo, or light indigo.
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Obey, Mission Trucker Denim Jacket
Obey's Mission Trucker Denim Jacket, $90, is a slim fit classic denim jacket. Appearances aren't what they seem from the front, the backside features a light imprint of the staple Obey graphic, which shows through from an internal screenprint.
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G-Star Raw, 3301 Deconstructed 1/2 Shorts
The G-Star Raw 3301 Deconstructed 1/2 Shorts, $85, feature a regular fit waist and rise, but with a tapered fit to the knee.
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