Style Files #29 | How to Crop a Denim Jacket

A good cropped denim jacket really adds to an outfit, especially a flirty dress or skirt. I will talk you through the steps on how you can create your very own cropped denim jacket using one you already have in your wardrobe, or you can go out and thrift a jacket to transform.

What I Wore // Daisy Print Dress Old Navy// Cropped Denim Jacket Goodwill // White Converse DSW // Necklace H&M // Purse Nine West via Goodwill

When I was putting together outfits for my trip to Key West, I realized that I didn’t have a good cropped denim jacket in my wardrobe. Instead of going out and purchasing a new one, I just took a denim jacket that I had found this summer at Goodwill and chopped it into the length I wanted. It was easy to do, and instantly gave me the look I needed to complete my Key West wardrobe.

You can easily get this look yourself, you will need a denim jacket that fits you well in the shoulders and a pair of sharp scissors. Place the jacket, look in a mirror, and try to figure out at what length you want your jacket cropped. Once you figure out the length, take the scissors and make a small cut to mark the spot. Take the jacket off and line up the edges from front to back — make sure it is even. Then continue cutting at the spot you originally made a mark, and chop off the unwanted length. Put the jacket back on and see if it looks how you envisioned it. Congratulations! You just DIY yourself a new denim jacket for your wardrobe.