There are trends that fade in and out, and then there is steadfast denim.
Jeans have always been a go-to staple but, not content with legs alone, there’s a head-to-toe denim takeover this season.
From jean jackets to smart dresses, you can indulge in denim to your heart’s content.
The good news is that your denim investments are unlikely to look dated after one season so, with durability on its side, you can recycle them again and again.
Stand by to do denim everything this spring.
Put your black leather biker in storage and get the blues with a denim jacket.
Let your style dictate the type of cover-up you opt for – classic numbers if you favour busy prints and brights, or detailed jackets if you’re more likely to wear plain or dark colours.
This season, jean jackets have undergone a blinged-up transformation with embellishments, studs, sequins, patchwork and even catchy slogans if you really want to make a statement.
Denim has gone to the (after)dark side with eveningwear options.
Even tailoring has been constructed in structured, indigo form for a smart take on denim.
Swap your LBD for an LDD - that’s Little Denim Dress. Avoid floaty silhouettes better suited to summery days, and look for form-fitting shifts or crisp shirt dresses.
If you prefer separates, look for denim skirts with fish-tail hems or peplums for a more feminine silhouette.
Dress up in darker denims – they tend to look less casual than pale washes.
Double denim is not the easiest look to pull off but obsessives may want to dabble.
The first rule is to contrast your denim shades – wearing a lighter shirt tucked into darker jeans will balance out your shape if you’re bottom heavy, for instance.
Try skinny jeans, a white tee and loose-fitting denim shirt worn open. Shirt pocket details in the right places will also boost your bust. If you’re top-heavy, try different styles to see what’s most flattering and comfortable.
Adding tan accents, like boots or a belt, is a spring-friendly way to break up the blue.
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