With the beloved finish of washed-a-million-times favorites, light denim is understandably always a go-to. Here’s how to style them so they look more office-appropriate, and a little less brunch-ready.
Styling Idea #1: Check Top
Printed top + natural leather shoes + crossbody bag
ALTUZARRA Piombo Top, Hirshleifers, $775; STELLA MCCARTNEY The Tomboy Jeans, goop, $385; VALENTINO Rockstud Band Small Crossbody Bag, Barneys New York, $1,975; ALTUZARRA Cocco Leather Sandals, Mytheresa, $995
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Ruffle Sleeve Shirt goop, $1,200Shop nowDEREK LAM 10
CROSBY Jemina
Sandal Neiman Marcus, $275Shop nowZARA Gingham Shirt Zara, $39.90Shop now
PIERRE HARDY Monolite
Cubic Mid Heel Sandal goop, $895Shop nowMASSIMO DUTTI
Snakeskin
Messenger BagMassimo Dutti, $250Shop now
styling idea #2: tailored jacket
Printed jacket + metallic flats + soft clutch
BAND OF OUTSIDERS Stripe Schoolboy Blazer, goop, $1,095; T BY ALEXANDER WANG Slub Classic Tank, Alexander Wang, $90; STELLA MCCARTNEY The Tomboy Jeans, goop, $385; CLARE V X GOOP “Oui” Flat Clutch, goop, $154; STELLA MCCARTNEY Lace-Up Sneaker, goop, $650
IRO Handi Jacket IRO, €350Shop now
MANGO Jacket Mango, $100Shop now
CLARE V. Flat Clutch goop, $200Shop now
ALDO Mearian Silver
Flat Brogue Shoes Asos, $98Shop nowWHISTLES Daphne
Sneaker Loafer Whistles, $270Shop now
styling idea #3: white shirt
White shirt + sleek high-top sneakers + graphic bag
EQUIPMENT Brett Allover Eyelet Shirt, Nordstrom, $288; STELLA MCCARTNEY The Tomboy Jeans, goop, $385; ALEXANDER WANG Marion Skeletal Sling, Alexander Wang, $795; LAURENCE DACADE Hugh Sneaker, goop, $820
KENZO top Net-A-Porter, $650Shop now
ZARA Color Block
Messenger Bag Zara, $79.90Shop nowCOS Top With
Pleated Back cos, $89Shop now3.1 PHILLIP LIM
Soleil Large
Bucket Bag goop, $1,050Shop nowRAG & BONE Kent Suede
High-Top Sneaker Neiman Marcus, $350Shop now
More Denim
MiH Breathless
Mid Rise Jean MiH, $220Shop nowA slim cut that hugs all the right curves.
Re/Done Relaxed
Straight Jean Redone.com, $243Shop nowThe perfect boyfriend.
ZARA zipped hem jeans Zara, $49.90Shop now
These sit at the waist for a leg-lengthening effect.
Special thanks to:
Photographer: Coliena Rentmeester
Makeup: Kristina Brown
Hair: Charles McNair
Model: POLINA at Photogenics
Studio: Cactus Cube Studios