My clients ask me all the time: "I can't wear my denim jacket with my jeans, can I?"
Are you still reeling from the Brittany/Justin Canadian tuxedo fiasco?
The Trend Is Back
Guess what? It's going down the runway right now! That 90's staple is back. A newer better version, yes. Updated for now. Truthfully, I've always loved it.
Most of my clients have a chambray shirt as one of their staples, and seemingly everyone has a trusty denim jacket in rotation. Great jeans are the basics that a good wardrobe is built on. How do you wear these things together?
It Takes Finesse
It takes a little finesse. There are truly high fashion versions, don't think Bill the Plumber, think Cindy Crawford. I love them. Dark denim tunic over just the right cropped, flared jean - sign me up!
We can start small and work our way up. Mixing denim on denim is all about shading and proportion. Once you get it right, it will be one one of your go to favorites. These kind of blues look great on everyone. Throw on a great belt and your done!
The Rules of Denim Pairing
Rule number one: contrast your shades. A dark denim jacket over light wash jeans (or vice versa) creates visual interest and prevents that "uniform" look. Rule number two: mix your washes—raw denim with faded, rigid with soft. Texture variation adds sophistication.
Rule number three: balance proportions. A fitted denim jacket works beautifully with wide-leg jeans. A relaxed chambray shirt looks great with slim jeans. The key is avoiding too much volume or too much restriction in one outfit.
Finally, don't overthink it. Denim is inherently casual, so embrace that ease. The confidence with which you wear your double denim matters more than following every "rule" perfectly. Own your look and it will work.
Master Denim on Denim
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