 Yo, yo, what's happening fellows welcome back to the channel denim jackets a true classic piece of garment that has been around for ages We're talking 1880 when Levi Strauss created the first piece of denim that was meant to withstand the harsh environments of manual labor And from there the rest is history because today denim is a staple and there's no denying that Levi's is a king of denim till his day So today we are going to talk about how to wear the denim jacket now as a disclaimer I really don't like to tell you how to dress the titles just so I can get you guys to watch my stuff because I need validation Oh, but seriously, these are just my experiences what I would do to style this denim jacket Take what you like apply it to yourself or don't but make sure you smash that like one for the YouTube algorithm gods to bless Me before you leave So you know how I said that Levi's is the king of denim well It's true But the thing about denim jackets or any piece of denim is that the brands do not matter at all You're gonna want to treat these like flannels and bombers the brand name unnecessary So that means you can get them from anywhere obviously Levi's has had a long history and buying a piece for the brand Association is It's cool for the most part But if you're leaving that broke boy life not to worry forever 21 if you still have one H&M Zara Uniclo and a ton of other online brands are great places to pick up your first denim jacket Or you could go the good old thrift route or even pick one up from your uncle or your dad and save a ton of money That way while still getting that boxy vintage look check this denim jacket here random brand I've never heard of it. This is my girl's grandpa's denim jacket Still has a great wash still fits really well. This is something you guys can do with your family members So don't worry about the brands if you like it go ahead and pick it up So speaking of washes and styles of denim jackets classic in my opinion is the light wash fitted denim jacket If you're gonna pick one of these up I definitely suggest starting out with this one as it's the most versatile and it truly gives off those spring and summer Vibes that are coming up. I got mine from a place called fashion Nova. I know go ahead and smack me right now I know I know I said it early brand name doesn't matter, but I don't really like their brand, but it was cheap as hell when I bought it I'm pretty sure it was $20 or having a sale or something like that So I couldn't pass it up and surprisingly it has amazing quality as a lot of youtubers would say Okay, it's not amazing, but it actually has decent quality, you know has a good way to it The stitching is pretty good. It's definitely gonna last for a bit of time But back to the washes there's an endless amount of them You have the raw dark wash denim type look your old vintage ones like this one right here white ones black ones Tan ones and gray ones like this one that I got from express. Oh, and also this is just my personal opinion You guys may not agree, but I would consider workers jackets to be sort of like denim jackets You know they're pretty much designed the same way They might not have the same weights or stitching or washes But if you compare a workers jacket to a regular denim jacket in the same color They look pretty much exactly the same So if you guys go to Uniqlo or another store that carries workers jacket just treat them like a denim jacket But I think you guys get the point the washes and colors of denim jackets are endless Just pick up a piece that you can style tastefully and is more suited for you and your views on fashion Then you also have different and sometimes weird designs So the good old distressed denim jacket, which you could also do a DIY on if you're into that Embroidered ones, which I am not a fan of at all. See what I mean personal taste Sherpa ones, which is definitely a go for me and also ones that come with the hoodie But that's totally up to you I've seen some with like paint spotted all over it to show that it has been worked in When in reality most people that wear this type of denim jacket have probably never painted their Root or painted anything in elementary school. They probably skipped that And then I've seen some acid wash ones, which is definitely a no go for me And also there's some wax denim that you guys might be into which gives it a leather type of look But you guys have a ton of options for myself I like to stick to plain denim jackets No distressing no embroidery because I can do that later down the road if I so choose Now how should it fit on you? Well, that's just as subjective as how a shirt should fit on you What you're always going to hear online is that it should be more slim fits And I get that because it really does shape your body really well. It's pretty good look However, everyone's got one like that including me Most of my denim jackets are more fitted and slim fit But if you want to switch it up and in some cases have a more tasteful look Then pick up a boxy vintage one Vintage has been in and a vintage wash and fit of a denim jacket I think is a move for 2020 going forward Because think of it like this Yes, it's vintage I guess But denim jackets have been around for 140 years It's never going to go out of style Whether it's a vintage wash or vintage fit Or a regular modern slim fit light wash denim jacket It's more than likely going to be cheaper or even free if you get it from a family member So why not pick one up like this? And if you can try and pick one up with the elastic stretching materials in it It just helps with moving around Maybe you drop your shades behind the car seat So you got stretch and grab it I know I've done that a lot And sometimes when I'm wearing a regular fitted non-stretched denim jacket There's no way I can do it So definitely helps with being comfortable And typically the prices are still the same So now that you know how it should fit wear the cop And the designs that you can pick up Let's go ahead and throw it on your body You got your denim jacket now What should you wear underneath it? Well honestly just treat it like any other jacket that you have in your wardrobe But also a classic white t-shirt underneath a light wash denim jacket Definitely just gives off this spring and summer vibe It's a classic look that just never gets old And also I've seen striped t-shirts look really good under these And I've also seen people throw on a flannel underneath the jacket Which is not my taste at all But I've seen people pull it off really well I just don't think I would do it But that's totally up to you I always like to wear a hoodie underneath Like what I'm doing right now Because that's just what you should do with almost all jackets For the fall and winter time Definitely gives off this chill relaxed vibe And it kind of looks like you know what you're doing When in reality who really does Pants are just pants Weather them with whatever you like 2017 and 2018 was the year of the track pants With the denim jacket Still looks pretty decent I've also seen people pull it off with cargo pants Or just regular chinos And of course black denim And just like pants, kicks are all your taste Jays have been worn with them for the longest Runners with cuffed pants also looks really good And if you're gonna stick to the more casual menswear lane Roll with Chelsea boots And honestly the Yeezy Power Phases Probably my most worn sneaker with a denim jacket Just gives off this really cool retro vibe It's always looked good with it Especially when I rock it with this vintage denim jacket Because the retro look with the sneakers With this vintage wash just smells really well together Now that's just a brief rundown Because now I'm gonna actually tell you How I would style it with some fits You'll see all from casual menswear to streetwear Take your pick I like both because I'm from the streets I'm gangster like OG Loak I'm gangster Let's just talk about the looks Alright so let's talk about the first fit Starting with the denim jacket This jacket is from Express And just to be transparent I am working with them You'll see in the next video All thanks to you guys by the way I've been shopping at Express since I was 14 Or at least I wanted to Because I never had any money growing up But nonetheless, thank you guys for that For this look I went for the monochromatic color block look If you guys haven't already Make sure you check out my color blocking video But basically we are working with shades of the same color And that is no color So this is the easiest thing you can do And that is to work with the gray scale spectrum The denim jacket has stretch materials to it So it makes it more comfortable And not so restrictive I really like it because it's a nice getaway From the standard blue denim Underneath that we got a gold chain And a wonder shirt from the Wonder Museum Back in the shy If you've been watching my channel for a while now You'll know that I like shopping at places like this Because wonder at least is basically an art museum So of course they would put some extra effort Into their merch design Instead of just throwing on a word In the middle of the shirt and calling it a day But yeah, I kept it black to keep to the gray scale look And the jacket technically contrasts against the shirt Since the shirt is pure black And the jacket is a lighter shade We got a few rings that I got from Amazon There's a link below if you're interested Then we got black denim from tailored athlete My boy's company It's stretchy and that is amazing We got a biker bell chain To add to this type of punk aesthetic Then white sneakers from New Republic To contrast against the whole entire fit While sticking to that gray scale look Now if you want to quote unquote Streetwear rise this fit Take the bell chain off Tie a bandana around the bell loop Take off the chain and throw on a sling bag And a wine colored beanie With the union Jordan ones And I'd say this gives off some day one song Or that kid from infamous vibes It's a pretty cool look I like both one for rocking a sejo And the other for casual meetups with some friends The next fit is my everyday go to skater look Now the skater aesthetic is pretty simple I've been skating since I was 10 But obviously I still suck because I quit For the past six years So basically I'm a poser But nonetheless I still kind of got it But basically you want to avoid heavy bulk I personally try not to wear accessories Cause that shit hurts when you land on it So I'm rocking this hooded denim jacket Also gifted from Express It's stretchy and great for moving around When it's cold but still gotta hit the streets What I like about hooded denim jackets Is that you can wear a regular shirt underneath And still get the same look as throwing on a hoodie Under a regular denim jacket without the bulk Plus I have more shirts And once you get a few tricks in You start to get hot and sweaty So it's easy to just take off the jacket And just be in a regular long sleep But yeah shirt is from the shy again I got this shirt from a random boutique at Navy Pier I just really like the design again If you just like the design of a shirt Pick it up It doesn't need to be from a name brand store Then we got some stretchy 511 tactical Loose fitting cargo pants Cuffed of course with white crew socks And the Vans old school This is going to be your typical scare to fit Where you still look good and you stay comfortable Next fit we got the traditional casual menswear starter pack Like I said in another video Starter packs are fine So long as you develop it And add your own personal touches to it So light wash fitted denim jacket Looks great You guys know which brand I got this from Not a big fan Instead of a white v-neck I threw on a breathable white t-shirt from the north face For of course the warmer days of spring You could always roll with some Erism from Uniqlo If you like as well But it's the north face You know brand association It's not like your supreme bogo or anything And it's an oversized shirt instead of a fitted one Just because I think everything fitted Can be a bit too much Since I've already gone through that face Pair of Chelsea boots So yes it does still look like your typical casual menswear fit But with accessories that I like to make it more for me And that's how you guys should tackle your fits So I've got on rings A pair of glasses Maybe a beanie And a tactical belt to not make the fit look like everyone else's And yes I have big feet on 5'7 and I wear size 11 Stop making fun of my feet Please Then the last fit is more of that vintage look So we got my boxy vintage denim jacket With a hoodie thrown underneath it Always a great look And also with the same 5'11 tactical cargos Cuffed Striped stance socks And the Yeezy power phases Like I said before The shoe and the jacket go hand in hand I think I could have improved on this fit By throwing a black fisherman's beanie But I don't have one All my beanies are all kind of you know drapey Alternatively if you feel like this fit is plain And you don't like the relaxed fit cargos You could also roll with the other look that I did That you guys have seen before Where I had more technical accessories Like a sling bag Any tactical belts But I wanted to just mess with the relaxed fit cargos more I don't know what do you guys think Jesus Christ Alright fellas I hope you guys found this video helpful If you guys haven't already Smash that like button for the YouTube algorithm Follow my Instagram at flywithjohnnytai And subscribe to the channel Go ahead and comment down below With your favorite wash of a denim jacket And until then Stay fly, stay animosity free I'm out bro Peace