Back to basics with the ultimate staple that we all love and wear over and over again: jeans. For almost a century denim has rules not only street style but pretty much all ready-to-wear. So therefore it’s time to look at denim a little more closely and find some outfits with jeans.
Denim maintains its shape, it’s robust, and it’s easy to combine to anything. So it’s been the ultimate trusty staple we all love, own, and have worn over and over again. But how did denim become as popular as it is? The practical pants are made out of cotton and woven in a tight manner with thick fibers. It’s the secret that makes them so robust. They were originally created for hard workers to support their day-to-day wear. A little later in the 1950s celebrities like Marlon Brando and James Dean were sporting the pants and the hype would eventually go on forever. Throughout fashion history designers have picked up on denim and showed us denim beauty beyond outfits with jeans.
Denim moments that made pop culture
From left to right: 1. The Louis Vuitton denim bags were first introduced by Marc Jacobs in 2005 while being the house’s Creative director. 2. Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake sporting couple coordinated full on denim looks for the red carpet of the American Music Awards in 2001. 3. Brook Shields in jeans in her most famous Calvin Klein ad in 19080.
So denim has accompanied us for quite some time now. And yet it still finds way be get reinvented. Overall, outfits with jeans are fun in any style and denim is forever.
Classic outfits with jeans
For a classic outfit with jeans play into the natural character of the piece. It’s casual, practical, and effortless. For a classic fit go for a 5-pocket-style, bootcut or slightly high waisted and cropped. Then add a simple T-shirt and some retro sneakers. For finishing touches, wear it with a trench coat from Dries Van Noten, a classic bag like Louis Vuitton’s Lop Hobo, and some pearls from HeyHarper.
Levi’s
Uniqlo
Adidas
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Elegant outfits with jeans
Elegance is achieved with denim just as easily. Simply choose a style that’s a little more figure hugging and preferably flared. Pair it with a draped shirt and a pinstripe blazer. Add some sparkly denim kitten heels. They will make super long legs with the flared jeans. And for some evening glam go with a Tom Ford Clutch and Idyl diamond studs.
Vivienne Westwood
7 for all mankind
Sandro
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Casual outfits with jeans
For a cute, casual, and comfy look you can play around with jeans with details like stitching, prints, or patterns. Wear it with a simple t-shirt and a light puffer layer. Accessorize with a pair of loafers by Aeyde, some colorful Gucci socks, and a Saint Laurent cap. Add your favorite hobo or bum bag.
Skims
Maje
Tôteme
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Playful outfits with jeans
Options for playful outfits with jeans are endless. There is a variety of shapes like barrel leg, double layer details, slit ends and much more. And coatings, colors, and washings add even more options. So pick your favorite and pair it with a fun, colorful knit, and some ballet flats. Add a classic bag to it and purposefully mismatch some jewelry like pearls from Magda Butrym, and a flower ring from Poiray.
Loewe
Ganni
The Row
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Weekly inspiration
This week’s inspiration is Jennifer Lopez. Besides her main profession as a singer she’s left her mark as an icon in pop culture. With her privat life, with her fashion, with her never aging appearance, with her booty, her dance skills, a Vegas show, and of course her fashion. Her green deep v-neck high slit floral Versace dress is probably one of the most referenced rep carpet looks of all times (see below). So it feels long overdue to take a look at her fashion evolution more closely which is exactly what Vogue did an its series ‘Life in looks’.
