The denim jacket has recently made a return into the forefront of fashion. The denim jacket is one of those items that exude an effortless air of rugged masculinity and machismo.

It’s really a question of how well it will integrate into the rest of your wardrobe, since denim jackets work in tandem with the rest of your outfit. A denim jacket adds an undeniable dressed down sense to any outfit, so be sure this is something you feel you can pull off.Tips for wearing a denim jacket are simple.•    Never ‘double up’ on denim. If you’re wearing a denim jacket, that means no denim jeans, and definitely no denim shirts. If you’re not sure go with khaki or corduroy pants.•    If you must mix denims, mix up the washes. Extremely dark wash jeans and a faded shearling-lined jacket is a great example.•    Never wear your jacket with shorts. No exceptions.•    Try pairing your jacket with a stiff pair of khakis and a dress shirt for a casual Friday look, or ragged cords and a t-shirt for a grunge-inspired casual outfit.•    To preserve the wash, treat the jacket as you would if it were a pair of jeans. Wash infrequently, and expect some shrinkage with hot-water washes.•    Don’t wear the jacket too often, unless you want to be known as ‘that denim jacket guy’, which is a terrible thing to be known as.