Ageless Style is a monthly style challenge and link up for women of all ages. Each month we pick a different theme and style an outfit based on that theme. This month's theme is "One Item Three Ways" and was picked by Joanne.
This month the ladies of Ageless Style and I were challenged to pick one item from our closets and style it three different ways. I'm not the most creative stylist out there 😁 so I decided to pick a denim shacket that I purchased a while back but never featured on the blog before. Now if you don't know what a shacket is, it is a portmanteau or a blended word of "shirt" and "jacket". Now, the style gods have been telling us for a while that shackets are on the way out, especially the over-sized plaid ones, but the denim shackets remain a popular option for spring of 2026. And that is a good thing, as I LOVE my denim shacket!
Here are three ways I styled my denim shacket: with shorts, worn as an actual jacket, and simply worn as a top.
Denim Shacket Three Ways
1. Wear It With Shorts
Shackets are perfect for spring because they are a lighter weight than a jacket and heavier than a shirt so they make the perfect cover up for cooler weather. Here I am wearing it with shorts and a t-shirt when the morning was cool but the temperatures would rise to shorts weather by afternoon. This way I could stay warm in the morning, but easily take the shacket off when the temps rose.
2. Wear It As A Coat
Because shackets are much thicker than a shirt, they can be used as a coat. On this day in Lake Geneva the morning was FREEZING but I knew it would be 70 by end of day so I dressed in layers: tank top, floral blouse, shacket.
3. Wear It As A Shirt
For my final look, I simply wore the shacket as a shirt (with a tank top underneath). The new shacket styles are slimmer, and more structured, so it's a lot simpler to wear as a shirt than the older over-sized shacket styles.
The best part of denim shacket is that they go with everything. You can wear them with any color, as I've shown here and they can be dressed up or down. Denim shackets work great with dresses, skirts, shorts, and pants. Your options are endless!
I purchased my shacket from Carly Jean Los Angeles a long time ago so it's no longer available but you can find them just about anywhere, I really like this one on Amazon.
And now be sure to check out what item the other ladies will be styling three different ways, and link up with us as well!
Have A Great Day! Amy
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As always lovely, chic and classy! I love your style!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chrissy!
DeleteI have a plaid shacket or two that I love in the fall! They are a nice departure from a regular jacket. This is a cute one and works well for the seasons where you live!
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I think shackets are perfect for your neck of the woods! Thanks so much!
DeleteLook at you being creative this way... I knew you could do it, and this just proves that especially the fact that you were open as a jacket and then closed as a shirt.
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Jodie
Ha ha! Funny! Thank you!
DeleteThat really is a very versatile piece.
ReplyDeleteThanks. It was one of those items I wasn't sure I was gonna like when it arrived in the mail, and I ended up loving it and use it a lot.
DeleteI just got a denim shacket and I'm excited to wear it different ways this spring and summer. I need to try your way with the shorts! I always get more cold on top than bottom.
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Enjoy your new jacket! I love mine.
DeleteDenim shackets are just a good all around staple. You look lovely in all three looks.
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Thanks Marsha!
DeleteVery stylish outfits. My favorite is the last one.
ReplyDelete-Soma
Thank you! That was my fav too!
DeleteFantastic looks! I love my denim jacket as it goes with so many different outfits.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteSeeing these photos, made me realise that I need!! a denim jacket. Doesn't everyone?
ReplyDeleteYes, we all need a denim jacket in our closets!
DeleteSuch a cute denim shacket! I love it worn as a shirt!
ReplyDeleteJill - Doused in Pink
Thanks Jill!
DeleteI loved this link up and seeing the different items that were chosen and styled three different ways. A jean shacket/jacket is so versatile - you've inspired me to look for a lightweight shacket of my own! I love all three of your outfits but the third style is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura. The third style is my fav too!
DeleteWhat a versatile piece. I have a tab open to check out the one you linked to from Amazon. I have a couple of corduroy shackets and some plaid flannel ones, too. They are my favorite layering pieces for winter weather. But love that you put yours with shorts. A+
ReplyDeleteThanks Leslie! I think Shackets are perfect for your neck-of-the-woods!
DeleteAmy, I love how you paired the demin jacket with all the outfits!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie!
DeleteGreat styling, particularly using a shacket in cold weather with layering. Thanks for linking
ReplyDeleteThanks Gail.
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