Double Denim: How To Wear The Canadian Tuxedo In 2022

To pair denim-on-denim perfectly, it all comes down to the fit. Start from the bottom up: your jeans. If you’re a beginner, opt for a simple straight leg. Stay away from ultra-skinny or oversized cuts if you want to keep your proportions in check (however, if you’re confident playing with volume, choose any cut of denim you like!).  

The key to pulling off a proportioned Canadian Tuxedo? Keeping the fit balanced. Take notes from Julia Fox and Kanye West’s full-denim looks at the latest Kenzo runway show. Ye rocked a puffy Nigo-designed jacket from the Japanese fashion house, while Fox chose a cropped version that accentuated her decolletage. Another celeb recently doused in denim was Bella Hadid, who chose a tight corset and loose-fitting jacket layered over the top.

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Throughout its sartorial lifecycle, the Canadian Tuxedo has been styled with an array of accessories and pieces thanks to its deceptively versatile nature. Consider yourself a traditionalist? A simple white t-shirt and black boots are a timeless choice. Off the back of the workwear resurgence, a recent micro-trend that’s made a comeback is pairing bandanas with denim jackets or jeans. The easiest way to work the bandana into your look? Draping it loosely around the neck or letting it hang from a belt loop or back pocket.

If you’re a nonconformist and like to create maximalist outfits through a modern lens, you can step your Canadian Tuxedo up a notch. Get experimental and layer an oversized trench coat in a contrast wash over your favourite jeans. Whether you go for French for full, a thoughtful tuck is a great way to streamline denim separates. A chambray or denim shirt is the easiest option here, however lightweight denim jackets and shackets can also be buttoned up and tucked to create the same effect. 

Want to spice up your tux without adding extra layers? This season, jeans with graphics, embellishments and panels are coming through thick and fast from your favourite denim brands. Dr Denim’s Ebro Jacket is a subtler choice, while the Ksubi Van Winkle Dance Klub jeans are perfect if you’re not afraid to get a little loud. Get the DIY vibe going with pins and badges on jackets or back pockets a la Pharrell Williams.

Now that you’ve got Canadian Tuxedo 101 under your belt, it’s time to start building your look. While trends come and go, good quality denim that fits well will always have a place in your wardrobe. Invest in premium Japanese selvedge denim, or shop staples from legacy brands like Levi’s and Wrangler to nail the brief without blowing the budget.