From the jeans that work in warmer months, to the denim shirt outfits we love and the shorts shape to buy now, our summer denim styling guide has you covered …
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A denim shirt, worn as a light jacket, is a perfect summer cover-up, especially when paired with some trending lace shorts, or bloomers.
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High-waisted jeans and a bikini? Yes, it’s a look. Just ask stylish Copenhagen-dwellers like accessories designer Cecilie Moosgaard.
How to do jeans in the city? Fashion designer Suzie Kondi browses the Paris flea markets wearing vintage Wrangler jeans and a vegetable charm basket bag by New York brand Vegetable Sweater – we’re taking notes.
A friendly reminder: classic, high-waisted Levi’s and a floaty blouse are a fail-safe outfit combination.
When it comes to denim shorts, the shape we’re coveting is the baggy, dad jort (that is, jean-short), that pairs particularly well with loose, feminine tops: it’s all about the contrast.
Alternatively, do as Frenchwoman Leia Sfez does and team a micro-length with a lightweight knit and two-tone Chanel heels.
White jeans are a summer favourite, with good reason – they’re the perfect way to switch gears into warmer weather. For wearability, eschew pure white for shades like chalk, ecru or cream. Even better if the fabric has a flecked quality – it will hide staining, too. For a soft look, pair yours with a linen or cotton shirt in lightest yellow: perfection.
Jeans and a nice top have as much cachet for balmy summer evenings as they do for the festive season. Nothing says golden hour dressing like a vintage-look blouse. (Note how this one has ventiliation at the sides – we’re nothing if not practical.) Finish the outfit with square-toe sandals for a laissez-faire vibe.
Longer lengths that puddle around your shoes may look cool in an e-comms shot, but they’re not for everybody. In fact, we’re starting to embrace the boons of cropped ankle flares all over again: they’re light, breezy and perfect with a statement sandal.
Infuse a tired pair of jeans with freshness by playing with shirting. A mannish button-down (think pinstripes, plus a white collar and cuffs) riffs on old school, masculine tailoring.
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