The right denim jacket can bring together any look. This one is teeming with chic touches, like its oversized lapels that help to elevate even the most casual separates (think tank top and sport shorts).

Mixing in feminine must-haves such as reptile-print platform pumps and a bright, wide-brim hat, gives summer dressing a fresh, fun spin.

Distressed ruffle denim jacket, $574, Nobody, from Lileo, lileo.ca. White tank, $10, Zara, zara.com. Blue sport shorts, $75, Adidas, adidas.com. Snakeskin-print platform slingback heels, $293, BCBG Max Azria, bcbg.com. Bangles, $40 each, Fashionably Yours, fashionablyyours.com. Straw wide brim hat, $15, and woven metal hoop earrings, $10, both from H&M, hm.com.

Photography Alvaro Goveia
Styling Donovan Whyte, Judy Inc.
Makeup Kim “Blackspanese” Goodman
Hair Nakisha Straker, Urban Textures SalonS,
urbantextures.com
Fashion editor Ingrie Williams
Special thanks to Elmer Olsen Models and NAM Models