Double denim is a trend that has been around for
decades and it’s one that wont be going anywhere anytime soon. So many
people think that double denim or denim on denim, whichever you prefer to call it, is an absolute no no, however, when it’s done right, it can look amazing!The trick for getting denim on denim right is all in the pieces you choose.
Nobody wants to look like they just stepped straight out of the 80’s or
90’s as an updated feel is a must have for any trend. So, that’s why I
have put this post together, outlining the basics and general rules of
double denim and how to make it work, for both men and women! !
The Main Rules for Denim on Denim
When it comes to double denim, less isn’t more in my opinion. If you
are wanting to try out this trend and are unsure on how to style it,
it’s actually really easy!
The basic rule of thumb for denim on denim is making sure that the
washes and colours are completely different from each other. This means
pairing a light washed blue denim jacket or shirt with dark blue, black
or grey jeans. You can do it the other way around with dark washes on
top and lighter on the bottom, but I find that it looks better the first
way as darker colours are more slimming on the bottom, creating a much
nicer illusion to your proportions.
To cover another basic, you want to make sure that your pieces fit
you perfectly. Pairing together a really baggy pair of jeans and an ill
fitting shirt is not a good look, neither is the combination of a baggy
denim jacket and bad fitting jeans. The key here is making sure your
jean are slim or skinny and your shirt, jacket or vest is fitted. You
need to make sure the cuts are slim, especially on the legs. I don’t
think double denim ever looks good with really loose jeans, it’s much
more suited to skinny fits.
So, these are the basic rules for getting that perfect double denim
look and these work for both the men and women, you can’t really go
wrong when following these, you are almost guaranteed to get it right.
For those looking to elevate the denim on denim look to another level
and make it a bit more interesting, I’ve also added some more tips
below, split into sections for each gender and lots of photos for you to
use as inspiration when creating your own looks.
Double Denim For Women
Double denim for women comes with a lot more options than it does for
men, for example, you can wear so many different combinations! Denim
shirts, jackets and vests can go really well with skinny jeans, denim
shorts, skinny flares and even denim skirts. You can wear denim shirts
with dungarees or even layer denim vests over chambray dresses! The
combinations are endless. If you want to go for a triple denim look, you
can even pair your skinny jeans and denim jacket with a fitted denim shirt underneath, making sure that the washes are different of course.
If you want to try something a little more on trend for this season,
you can do double denim by tying a denim shirt around your waist so it
falls over your skinny jeans or shorts, this works really well and it’s a
great way to incorporate more denim into your look. This even works for
dungarees or overalls, just tie the shirt around your waist and it
creates a completely different energy. It’s sort of a throwback to the
90’s as those trends are coming back around, but in a more modern and
updated way, it’s also much more muted and less overpowering.
If you want to try double denim but you only have shades that are
similar in colour, then one of the main ways you can make this work
without looking dated is in the accessories. Try wearing a printed
jumper/sweater under your denim jacket and some bold shoes, or layer on
lots of jewellery, carry a big bag and wear some sunglasses or a hat.
The important thing is mixing up the denim with other fabrics and
colour, drawing the attention away from the block one colour denim.
Layering over a coat or smart blazer also brings another classy element
to double denim so it doesn’t always have to look casual.
Double Denim For Men
When it comes to double denim for the guys,
there aren’t as many options or pairings as there are for the ladies,
however, I think double denim on men can look even better than it does
on women! It can have quite a strong and dominant vibe to it, which is
perfect. Denim on denim for men is mostly worn in the form of skinny
jeans with a denim jacket or shirt. You can also wear a denim vest if
you are going for that rocker look, mixing in some plaids too, and like I
mentioned above for the ladies, even tying a denim shirt around your
waist, just to add that little bit of extra denim to your outfit.
Obviously guys don’t generally wear skirts or dresses, so those
options are out, but I also don’t recommend double denim with shorts,
there’s something about the proportions that just don’t look right, so
my main advice would be sticking to just the skinny jeans on the bottom,
in grey, black or dark blue and pairing them with a lighter washed
jacket or shirt on top. Again though, make sure everything is really
well fitted so that it looks as good as it can!
I apply the same rules for the men as I do the women in terms of
wanting to wear double denim in similar washes, so if you don’t want to
mix up your blue shades, put a printed sweater on underneath your
jacket, have some bolder shoes, throw on some sunglasses, even a
backpack, just anything you can think of to add some colour to the
outfit and break up the wall of denim. It’s incredibly important so that
you don’t look dated! Beanies and scarves are a great way of adding
more texture too!
Denim jackets with fleece lining add texture and difference to the
outfit on their own, which is why the pairing of the lighter Levi’s
shearling jacket with lighter jeans on Zac Efron below works so well.
Don’t forget though, make sure all of your pieces fit you well. As long
as everything is slim, structured and fitted, you can pretty much get
away with anything!
So, these are my tips for all of you on creating a fantastic double
denim outfit. One that looks chic or stylish and not too overdone.
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