This High Street Jacket Is All Over Instagram - And It Elevates Every Outfit
While refining your summer dress collection may be top of mind right now, we'd argue there's still some room in your outfit rotation for a lightweight jacket. While it may seem counterintuitive to add an outerwear staple to your summer wardrobe, living in Britain does indeed come with its fair share of summer showers and cooler evening temperatures, so having a throw-on-and-go layer at the ready is essential. This season's hero staple? A white denim jacket, led by one in particular from high street hero COS.
COS' Boxy Denim Jacket is a great choice if you're looking for a lightweight jacket that follows the trends of this season - particularly the rise of white denim. Celebrities have long favoured denim in soft washes like ecru, white, and cream - with Sienna Miller and Sofia Richie Grainge championing white-wash jeans in wide-leg and straight-leg cuts - so it's only natural that the white denim jacket is the next go-to staple. 1.
COS, Boxy Denim Jacket
COS' boxy jacket has been dubbed the throw-on layer of the summer - and for good reason.
Designed in a boxy fit, the COS jacket carries a subtle boyish charm, reflective of its utilitarian inspired oversized patch pockets and side slits. A true testament to COS' brilliant minimalist appeal, the boxy jacket is a welcome addition to any wardrobe, slotting in seamlessly amongst other classically chic stables, from tailored trousers to any type of summer dress - particularly those in a ditsy floral print or trendy gingham design.
Alternatively, embrace the denim-on-denim trend by pairing the jacket with a matching light wash pair of jeans for an easy breezy, summery take on the classic Canadian Tuxedo. When it comes to footwear, the choice is yours - go for boots to maintain a rugged, military-inspired edge, or opt for toe-ring sandals to keep things airy during warmer months. We especially love Zara's version, accented with gold embellishments for a touch of glamour.
While the COS jacket has a generous amount of sizes in stock, we'd suggest you snap it up sooner rather than later.
Image Credit: @Emma_Goring and @thealiceedit
Emma Richardson is a fashion commerce writer for Grazia. She was previously a fashion and beauty commerce writer for Heat and Closer, and has contributed digital content for a variety of lifestyle brands. Emma finds much of her inspiration in celebrity style, with Sienna Miller often being a major influence, and loves a pair of ballet pumps and a trusted trench coat.
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