Today's Everyday Fashion: The Denim Jacket

This denim jacket outfit (bottom pic) did not look nearly as cute in reality as it did in my head. That could be my denim-jacket anxiety talking though. Ever since I owned one in many years ago I've had a serious aversion to them. I thought a little exposure therapy might work, like if I brought one home perhaps I could coax myself into loving them? They look so cute on other people! I'm not convinced I feel comfy wearing one, so in the meantime I put together an outfit (top pic) with this same red stripe top that I like much better! (Note: this top is a tunic length, I've got the end folded under in both photos.)

Jacket: J.Crew Factory
Top: J.Crew Factory
White jeans: Gap, $30 (similar)
Blue jeans:H&M, $32 (similar, similar)
Shoes: Minnetonka c/o DNA Footwear, $53 (similar)
Purse: Calvin Klein/Macy's, $130 (similar, similar)
Hat: Boston street vendor (similar)
Approx. dates: Hat is 8 years ago. White jeans are 5 years ago. Blue jeans and purse are 2 years ago. Shoes are last summer. Top is new.

H&M  /  LOFT  /  Gap
Old Navy  /  Forever 21  /  Mango  /  Vince Camuto
J.Crew  /  Silver Jeans  /  Tommy Hilfiger

Maybe I just haven't found the right jacket yet?