Double Denim | How Fashion Girls Will Be Wearing It in 2024
They might have predicted hard pants are dead, but in fact the opposite is true.
Jeans are back baby and this time let’s make it double denim.
It’s hard to think of denim-on-denim without having flashbacks of the epic denim-on-denim looks Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake rocked 20 years ago.
Now, all-denim looks are back again (and they’re slated to be the hottest trend this summer). Here are three fashionable ways to style the trend in 2023.
Work-Appropriate Canadian Tuxedo
Wide-legged, ankle-grazing dark denim jeans, when paired with a dark denim blazer, create the perfect work-approved suit.
Opt for a slim cut blazer to balance the bagginess of the jeans.
Style with a button-up shirt in a lighter-wash denim to add variety and color while still maintaining the business vibe.
An elegant pocketbook and heels round out and further elevate the look.
– OUTFIT DETAILS –
HEELS | Matt & Nat (current styles by Matt & Nat)
PURSE | Stella McCartney (current styles by Stella McCartney)
All other outfit items bought preloved.
Denim-On-Denim Monochrome Style
While denim-on-denim is possible in any number of ways, pairing similar color washes together (to create a monochrome look) is a super current way to style the trend.
A cool way to break up a top and bottom of the same wash is with the addition of a dark denim belt. It serves to separate the pieces as well as counterbalance the black accessories.
The easiest way to elevate shorts from an around-the-house look to an outfit worthy for a night out is by pairing them with a classic pair of heels (see my pick of the sexiest heels here).
If you desire a sportier look, simply swap the heels for tennis shoes and the pocketbook for a small backpack.
– OUTFIT DETAILS –
HEELS | Matt & Nat (current styles by Matt & Nat)
PURSE | Stella McCartney (current styles by Stella McCartney)
All other outfit items bought preloved.
Double Denim Not Enough? Triple Denim if You Dare
The last of the looks features triple denim in a modern blue wash.
The trick here is, if you’re going for an oversized and boxy style on the top, keep the bottoms more fitted, such as with these fitted denim capris, to balance the proportions.
– OUTFIT DETAILS –
HEELS | Matt & Nat (current styles by Matt & Nat)
PURSE | Stella McCartney (current styles by Stella McCartney)
All other outfit items bought preloved.
Final Thoughts
Denim-on-denim can be extremely versatile and is even work appropriate when styled right (hello Canadian Tuxedo).
Double denim comes in many styles and is easier to achieve than you might think.
Now go and play around with the denim pieces in your closet to see how the jean-on-jean trend works for your style.
Looking for the perfect pair of jeans to add to your capsule wardrobe? Check out my ultimate guide to vegan-friendly jeans.
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FAQs
What is it called when you wear all denim?
Wearing all denim is referred to as double denim; denim on denim; jean on jean; or a Canadian Tuxedo. Triple denim is when you wear a jean jacket, jean shirt, and jeans together.
Is denim on denim in style for 2023?
Denim on denim is still in style for 2023! Not only is double denim (jean on jean) in trend, this year it’s also slated to be one of the hottest trends of the summer.
How to wear double denim in 2023?
Style your jean-on-jean outfits in 2023 by going for a monochrome look by matching your jeans and jacket in the same wash and varying the proportions. Pair wide-leg jeans with a fitted blazer or a cropped jean jacket; style denim Bermuda or mom shorts with a fitted jean shirt; and grab a pair of jean capris (another returning trend) and wear them with an oversized jean motorcycle jacket.
Is double denim still a no no?
Not any more. While wearing denim on denim was once considered a major no no (up there with socks and sandals), over the past years it’s been gaining popularity and is expected to be huge in 2023.
Is double denim a trend from the ‘90s?
Jean-on-jean outfits were especially popular in the ‘90s and they continued to be in style into the early noughties.
Is double denim a Y2K trend?
The denim-on-denim trend spanned a few decades (‘70s – ‘00s) with one of its most popular references associated with Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake from the early aughts.
Is double denim a fashion faux pas?
These days double denim is no longer a fashion faux pas. While wearing jean on jean was once considered a major fashion faux pas (up there with socks and sandals), over the past years it’s been gaining popularity and is expected to be huge in 2023.
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