Denim Jacket

A casual jacket made from denim fabric, typically in trucker or Western styles. A layering staple that works best when the denim shade differs from any jeans worn with it.

Also known as: Jean Jacket, Trucker Jacket. Category: Garment Types.

In men's style, "denim jacket" belongs to the Garment Types family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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