4 Tips for Creating a Denim-on-Denim Look
Written by MasterClass
Last updated: Jun 7, 2021 • 1 min read
Wearing denim-on-denim—pairing a denim jacket or shirt with denim jeans—was once considered a major fashion faux pas in some circles. However, the denim-on-denim look has been around since the ’60s, and there’s a reason it’s a mainstay in the fashion cycle. Wearing an all-denim outfit is a great way to create a casual yet bold, fashion-forward look.
Learn From the Best
4 Tips for Wearing Denim-on-Denim
If you want to incorporate a double-denim look into your personal style but aren’t sure where to begin, here are a few tips to get you started:
- 1. Choose similar washes. It can be tempting to pair different shades of denim (like white denim jeans and a dark-wash jacket) to draw attention away from the fact that you’re wearing an all-denim outfit. However, choosing similar shades of denim can create a cohesive, unbroken look that will draw eyes up and down your entire outfit, elongating your silhouette.
- 2. Explore different silhouettes. There are many ways to experiment when playing around with different denim looks. For your top, you can try anything from a shrunken denim jacket to a denim-inspired chambray shirt to a black denim blazer. For your bottoms, consider less-common pieces like loose-fitting jeans, denim shorts, or a denim skirt. If you’re ready to foray outside the world of separates, a denim dress or denim jumpsuit are fun, bold statements.
- 3. Add pops of color. While denim is usually a shade of blue, it is considered neutral and pairs well with almost any color. For example, try wearing a red T-shirt and red lipstick with your blue jeans and denim top to create a cohesive, bold look. To learn more about pairing colors, check out our color theory guide here.
- 4. Accessorize. Since your all-denim look is a cool, neutral canvas, adding simple accessories can tie the look together. A watch, some jewelry, or a fun hair accessory can breathe life into a denim-on-denim outfit. Fashion risk-takers can create a triple-denim look by adding a denim purse, a denim hat, or denim shoes.
Want to Learn More About Unleashing Your Inner Fashionista?
Get a MasterClass Annual Membership and let Tan France be your very own style spirit guide. Queer Eye’s fashion guru spills everything he knows about building a capsule collection, finding a signature look, understanding proportions, and more (including why it’s important to wear underwear to bed)—all in a soothing British accent, no less.