Want to Unleash Your Inner Party Girl? Try the Indie-Sleaze Jacket Trend!
It’s time to pretend. Imagine yourself in a hipster cafe, sipping specialty coffee while you design your Tumblr custom page. Arctic Monkeys reverberate through a tattered set of corded headsets connected to your lime-green iPod Nano. Sky Ferreira is king, your notebook is filled with doodles inspired by twee culture, and Coachella has just begun. You’re not the only one who feels nostalgic for simpler times when you see this scene. While we cannot time-travel back to the golden era of Instant Messenger or peak blog culture we can still channel that unbridled style freedom, which was coined perfectly by TikToker Mandy Lee, as “indie Sleaze.”
The 2010s aesthetic, which is effortless, edgy and unapologetically off-center, is the opposite of the monochromatic looks for business casual that dominate Instagram 10 years later. Fashion lovers have re-embraced the eclectic spirit of the past. From the sidewalks to the runways, they are wearing a mosaic of offbeat pieces that argue for maximalism today. What’s the easiest way to add indie sleaze to your daily look? A great jacket. We have a variety of choices for you, whether you want to stock up on winter coats or layering pieces for the spring.
Classic Moto
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Alexa Chung and Cara Delevigne are among the street style icons of 2010 who wore leather jackets as a top layer over skinny jeans, graphic tees, mini skirts, etc. The leather jacket is a timeless Americana staple. Whether you choose an oversize style or a slim fit contemporary style, this will remain a mainstay in your wardrobe for many years.
Fur Coats
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Keep warm in an oversize piece that Kate Moss and Mary-Kate Olsen wore on chilly nights out. All of these options are great, especially when paired with black tights and your slip dress. Remember to opt for vintage or faux, and head to the thrift store to find a stylish option.
Penny Lane Coats
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A well-rounded mood board for indie sleaze will have ’70s threads running through it. Bohemian and Glam Rock vibes were reflected in the fashion of early 2000s, including outerwear. Retro tees and oversize sunglasses were popular. Shearling-lined coats are a great way to add texture and capture the energy of the early aughts.
Denim Jackets
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This closet staple is a must-have, whether you pair it with a slinky LBD for edgy style or with jeans to create tuxedos in Canada. There are countless icons who have worn this piece (special shoutouts go to indie sleaze Queens such as Zoe Kravitz and Chloe Sevigny) You get bonus points for wearing patches, studs and pins that are dedicated to an obscure band none of your friends know.
Leopard print
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A leopard print jacket can be used to enhance even the most simple of looks. M.I.A. and Camille Rowe are iconic cool girls. Camille Rowe and M.I.A. are both fans of this print. It promises to add a dose of punk to any outfit, especially when paired with tousled hair and smudged eyes.
Tuxedo Jackets
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Style darlings in the 2010s opted for a silky tuxedo as their piece of menswear inspiration. Zoe Kravitz, Corey Kennedy and other ladies wore them with graphic tees and ditsy dresses for a stylish day-to night look. A matching red lipstick and purse was optional.
