Denim culottes, jodhpurs, button-down shirts and a denim top with a kerchief-like neckline co-mingled with leather riding boots, flannel ... jeans mixed with colorful leather tops and jackets.

Looking for a trendy twist on a jean jacket? Grab a flannel, some scissors, and fabric glue to start this DIY. First measure how much of the flannel you would like to show with your jean jacket.

Hence, a pair of run-of-the-mill jeans won’t cut in ... They can be paired with sweatshirts or flannel shirts for a casual look as well as with vests and jackets to create a cozy winter ensemble.

There are few fashion rules I ever adhered to — I wore white after Labor Day, I constantly mixed navy and black into one ensemble, and I certainly rocked a denim jacket with my Levi's.