8 classic ways to add denim to your wardrobe
Photo, Andrew Soule. Hair, Liliane Salloum. Makeup, David Allan Jones.
Denim is a girl's best friend | August 2014
2. Opt for cropped
Pair cropped jeans with sky-high pumps for a look that’s long and lean.
Blazer (men's), $490, J.Crew. Isabel Marant shirt, $470, Holt Renfrew. J Brand Jeans, $239, Over The Rainbow. Under $100 | Shoes, $99, Joe Fresh.
3. Black and white
Be ready for opening night in a pair of slim jeans with a tailored tuxedo jacket.
Tiger of Sweden blazer, $449, 416-588-4437. Camisole, $149, Filippa K. DL Premium Denim Jeans, $198, The Bay. Steve Madden shoes, $120, Town Shoes.
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4. Accentuate your curves...
...in dark stretchy jeans. You’ll get great reviews and be comfortable too.
Paige Denim jeans, $225, Holt Renfrew. Under $100 | shirt, $90, Guess.
On him: Jeans, $155, J.Crew. Watch, $750, Swiss Army. Under $100 | Shirt, $33, Old Navy.
5. Mix ladylike pieces...
...with five-pocket flares for a fresh and flirty update on the standard jeans-and-T-shirt combo.
Top, $378, J.Crew. Frame Jeans, $225, Holt Renfrew. Saint Laurent ring, $295, Holt Renfrew.
On him: Shirt, $33, Old Navy.
6. Make them high-waisted
High-waisted jeans — a celebrity favourite — are making a major comeback. Play up this sleek silhouette and define your waistline with a trendy belt.
Jacket, $598, Roots. Rag & Bone jeans, $210, Holt Renfrew. Under $100 | Saint James top, $98, Annie Aime, 416-840-5227. Shoes, $99, Joe Fresh. Belt, $25, Hot Leathers.
7. Throw on a jacket
Layer a distressed-denim jacket over a party skirt for a bit of daytime drama. Push up the sleeves to create maximum undone impact.
Jacket, $200, Fidelity Denim. Fortnight Lingerie bodysuit, $158, Lynn Steven. Skirt, $325, Pink Tartan. Tom Ford sunglasses, $360, The Bay. Under $100 | Shoes, $50, Call It Spring. Watch, $95, Timex.
On him: Blazer, $490, jeans, $155, J.Crew. Banana Republic shoes, $160, 416-515-0018. Watch, $750, Swiss Army. Under $100 | Sweater, $92, J.Crew.
8. Get a denim dress
The hit of the season? The denim dress! Toss a cardigan over your shoulders for a touch of vintage glam.
Sweater, $295, Wilshire. Under $100 | Dress, $90, Gap. Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, $45, Holt Renfrew.
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