How To Wear Denim For AW23

Double (and triple) denim has cast aside its Canadian Tuxedo connotations, proving once and for all that you can never have too much of a good thing. The key to nailing this look? Choosing denim pieces in complementary washes. We love a denim vest while the weather’s still warm – team it with coordinating jeans for now, and add in a fitted knit or long-sleeved top to transition into cooler temps. If you can’t come to head-to-toe indigo, white denim is a fresh alternative. Pair a white denim jacket with white jeans or shorts for a clean and crisp take on the trend. 

Love it or hate it, Y2K is here to stay – with low-rise denim dominating our feeds. Make like Hailey Bieber and team a pair of baggy low-rise jeans with a baby tee and statement belt (women’s designer belts are one of those sartorial investments you won’t regret – brands like Bally and By Far are at the top of our wishlist). If you’re after a little extra coverage, team your low-rise denim with an oversized blazer or puffer jacket to balance it out.

A silhouette plucked straight from the 2000s archives, long denim skirts are surprisingly versatile – especially as we ease into autumn. Pair a midi or maxi denim skirt with a fitted top, knee-high boots and a slinky chain belt for maximum throwback appeal. This look only gets better as the season progresses, lending itself to your favourite outer layers like trench coats and bomber jackets with ease. 

An oversized denim jacket is one of those pieces that brings a dose of effortless cool to any ensemble. A jacket so good you wouldn’t ever give it back, the ex-boyfriend-inspired Levi’s jacket layers over hoodies and tees with ease. With utilitarian styles on the radar this season, a rugged cotton Carhartt jacket is the perfect transitional layer – with a workwear-inspired fit and plenty of pockets, it’ll toughen up everything from mini skirts to slip dresses.

There’s a reason Cake sang about wanting a girl with a short skirt and a long jacket… It’s a certified Look™. Playing with proportions is one of the easiest ways to make your outfit feel fresh – why not try a pair of Bermuda shorts or a denim mini skirt with a longline black coat next time the weather can’t decide? 

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