Sleeveless Denim Jacket – Built to Go Over a Sweater, Not Instead of One

This is a denim jacket with the sleeves left off, cut to hip length so it sits flat over a knit. It closes with metal buttons and carries two flapped pockets on the chest. One shade, sized S through 2XL.

Why choose a sleeveless denim jacket?

Layering usually means adding bulk at the arms, which is where a jacket starts to feel like too much. Leaving the sleeves out keeps the denim across your back and shoulders and lets your sweater do the rest. The result is a piece you can wear indoors without taking anything off.

Hip-length body — the hem stops above the seat, so it sits over a knit without bunching.
Faded indigo surface — the wash keeps its tone through repeated laundering.
Open or closed styling — wear the buttons undone over a tee or fastened like a jacket.
Classic western pockets — two flapped pockets sit where a denim jacket has always had them.
Cool-wash care — wash inside out at low temperature and skip the dryer.

Denim on the outside, your own sleeves on show underneath.

The buttons are metal and set on a straight placket, so the front stays flat when it is fastened. Denim shrinks slightly the first time it is washed, which is why a cold cycle is worth the habit. Hang it to dry rather than putting it through the machine.