In the past few months, team Grazia has waxed lyrical about many perfect jackets, from the best faux fur coats to the Nobody's Child style that looks like it's right out of Kate Middleton's closet. However, now that spring is on the horizon with sunshine finally peeking through the grey, our attention is strongly fixated on one timeless staple: denim jackets. Rugged yet elegant, denim jackets are perhaps the most important building block of any successful spring outfit. It seems that our favourite well-dressed influencers share the same thought and have already crowned the winning style of 2025. Happily for our wallets, it comes from a high street brand.
Called The Milly Jacket from British label Aligne, this utilitarian jacket has taken the internet by storm over the last few weeks, and for good reason. It's made with stretch denim for comfort and cut for a tailored hourglass fit that is instantly chic and flattering. With a simple collar, it leans into shirt territory (it's a shacket, if you will), making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe while multiple patch pockets add to its practical appeal.
Shop: Aligne's Milly Jacket
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Lightweight enough to be sandwiched between layers for cold winter days and nonchalantly stylish enough to add some flair to your spring outfits, Aligne's denim jacket is a multitasking hero. Plus, it's made with 50% sustainably sourced materials.
Aligne's take on the classic denim staple is perhaps the most elegant we've seen. The dark indigo wash and fitted waist mean that it's very amenable to a variety of styling choices. You can wear it with a classic white T-shirt and jeans to lean into the Americana of it all. Or throw one over a hoodie and wide-leg trousers for a street style finish. Alternatively, button it up to style with matching jeans for a double denim look that'd do Britney Spears proud. To put it simply, the Milly Jacket just simply works much harder and better than any other spring jacket you'll own.
An internet sensation, it's already been restocked twice and is on its way to selling out again. So, if I could recommend one addition to your spring roster this year, it would have to be this timeless and refined, yet striking denim jacket. Whether you layer it over jumpers or under wool coats for an extra infusion of insulation right now or style it solo for a bit of rugged sex appeal, the Milly Jacket is a sure winner.
Shop: More Denim Shirt Jackets From Aligne
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Drawing inspiration from the brand's viral Daphne knits, this denim shirt veers away from the staples Western associations with a collarless design an elegant fitted silhouette and will pair well with everything from barrel leg jeans to satin skirts.
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Impeccably tailored enough that you could get away with it at work, the Audrey denim shirt is injected with an unexpected hit of off-duty coolness thanks to its shaping seams and contrast stitching.
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If you'd rather opt for a more classic trucker jacket, this one ticks all the right boxes with its cropped cut and classic collar while the patch pockets and ribbed hems add a relaxed finish.
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Hitanshi Kamdar is a senior commerce writer for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet’s most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and shopping for the latest It-girl shoe trends.