Now that you’re armed with the denim basics, here’s the fun part … putting it all together!
Below are some of my go-to styling tips as you experiment with your jeans. Don’t forget to click on the link below for more inspiration photos and links to my favorite denim brands.
High-waisted tuck
Whenever you’re wearing high-waisted denim, accentuate your waistline by tucking your fitted top or half-tucking a loose blouse or sweater. This is especially important if you’re layering a blazer, jacket, or cardigan. You’ve worked hard for those beautiful curves … show them off!
9-5 Denim
Denim isn’t just for running around on the weekends. There are lots of ways to dress up your jeans with jackets, blazers, collared shirts, and cute shoes. Classic pieces are ideal for taking this typically casual staple to professional level status.
Denim on denim
Yes, you can pull this look off! Rules are meant for breaking, right? Especially when it comes to your closet. Fit and proportions are important when pairing similar washes so you don’t turn into a big denim blob. (Insert shirt tuck here!)
To belt or not to belt?
Just like jeans, there are all kinds of belts ranging from casual and braided to dressy with embellished buckles. You don’t need a belt to complete a look. Sometimes I like a more relaxed, unfinished aesthetic. But a belt will absolutely tie a look together, especially if you match leather and metals with shoes and accessories.
Just remember that a belt will always draw attention to the waistline of your jeans. That’s why it’s so important to find cuts that fit you well and have a flattering rise!
Opposites attract
Personally, many of my favorite styling success stories involve pairing things that traditionally wouldn’t go together. I love the juxtaposition of a formal blazer with ripped jeans, relaxed boyfriend styles with some fabulous stilettos, or white, summer-y washes with your work basics.
Ready to try it in your closet? Click the link below for photos, outfit inspiration, and item recommendations.
