If you’re a girl who loves to wear your man’s clothes, raise your hand! We’ve all run out the door wearing a menswear shirt (and some of us even go out of or way to buy them—we call it “Jenna Lyons-chic“). Sometimes there’s nothing cuter than a dude’s t-shirt and a pair of cut-off shorts. We decided to prove that using one of the shirts we’re giving away this week from Tokyo Five, the Two Flags V-Neck T-Shirt in Ivory. We dressed up Raffael and Renee in the same style to see how they’d style it and show that this kind of cool is totally unisex.
For her:
Renee styled her t-shirt with a pair of medium-wash cut-off shorts and a whistle pendant from Falling Whistles.
For him:
Raffael styled his t-shirt with a pair of HA-67 jeans and red framed sunglasses.
Want this shirt? Enter to a win an entire outfit from Tokyo Five!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: cut off shorts, graphic screen print, Jenna Lyons, tokyo five, two flags v-neck t-shirt, unisex
Style blogger Britney Nason (a.k.a. Disarming Darling) shows us how to wear a faded denim shirt with her colorful “space dress.” Britney is a vintage clothing lover, so although her clothes are mostly new, she still manages to make everything look less commercial—like a very successful thrift shop expedition worn in her fun and effortless way. The look is a bit unexpected and an interesting departure from the usual double denim or color-block pairings we’ve seen on street style blogs. We love that the explosions of colors done up in this crab nebula-designed space dress don’t seem too… spacey.
1. 80′s ‘Monterey’ Modern Oversized Wayfarer sunglasses ($12) – buy it at 80′s Purple.
2. Romwe Classic Denim Shirt ($28.99) – buy it at Romwe.
3. Romwe Asymmetric Sweep Chiffon Sheer Shift Dress ($46.99) – buy it at Romwe.
4. ASOS Fantasy Leather Leopard Belt ($21.95) – buy it at ASOS.
5. Zara Biker Ankle Boot ($99.90) – buy it at Zara.
—Kathy Ng Hassan
Tags: denim shirt, disarming darling, how to style denim, how to wear denim, thrift shop finds, thrifting, vintage denim, vintage fashion
The Levi’s Made & Crafted Fall Winter 2011 Collection has a classic Americana feel to it, but gives us some new styles and silhouettes to keep the look fresh. Baggy jeans may have had a bad rep in the past, but they get a makeover with the denim merchant worker pants. By cuffing them above boots, your legs won’t be swallowed up by the material and you also will have an extremely comfortable fit. Of course there are also some skinny jeans thrown in there, with the added bonus of different washes and a high-waisted style. While the full-length denim coveralls resemble a painter’s getup a bit too much for us, the short coveralls are really cute and can be worn throughout the year by pairing them with legwarmers when it’s cold out. This division of Levi’s handles their more higher-end products, so even though you may have to throw in some extra $$, this collection can stay in your closet year round which definitely makes it worth it.
Images via Designer Denim Jeans Fashion.
—Elyssa Linden
Tags: denim coveralls, Denim Overalls, fall fashion, high-waisted skinny jeans, Levi's, Levi's Made & Crafted, skinny jeans, winter fashion
We at Denim Therapy are always talking about finding the perfect fit and style for people of any shape and size. Let’s clarify a couple of things: when companies call themselves “big and tall,” it means they offer clothing for tall men, men who are just huge all-around, and stout men. Think about those brawny or towering athletic types! These size terms are often referred to as “extended sizes” or “outsize,” because they don’t fall within the “average” size range of stock that most retailers would carry.
Featured: Jacamo men’s button fly jeans (£25) in a slim, tapered fit; Ben Sherman men’s regular jeans (£55) in a straight leg fit; and Farah men’s jeans (on sale for £28) in a skinny fit, all available at Jacamo.co.uk.
In the U.K., big and tall mens clothing retailer Jacamo, offers a fashion forward one-stop shopping experience with jeans moderately priced from £40.00 to £65.00. In the U.S., large retail chains like Banana Republic have also expanded into the big & tall mens denim sector, and most other popular retailers only offer “tall” sizes (read: tall and slim).
—DT Staff
Tags: big and tall jeans, Jacamo, jeans for athletic men, jeans for men, jeans for muscular men, jeans for short men, men's jeans, tall men's jeans
Welcome to your morning dose of denim news, links, sales, and everything else we couldn’t help but share. Check out what’s happening (and totally not happening) in the world of denim now. Got a tip you think we should include, a sale you want to share, or a style you just saw and can’t live without? Email us!
1. Rihanna was spotted recently in some denim that’s a few sizes too big (but who’s looking at that? She’s also in a hot red bikini!) while filming her We Found Love music video in Ireland.
2. Gentlemen, if you’re planning on getting a little dapper this fall and wearing a vest, allow us to recommend the Mister Freedom x SugarCane MFSC “Apaches” collection’s INDIGO Métisse vest. It looks as amazing as it sounds.
3. On the other hand, ladies who want to look like filthy rodeo divas who spend one too many hours in the barn (…yep) can find solace in the mud-splattered skinny jeans dsquared just sent down the runway for spring.
4. Elizabeth Olsen is on the cover of the latest NYLON Magazine, and she’s wearing denim!
5. Not enough denim in your life? Closet full, but still want more? How about denim art & furniture! This Netherlands-based website delivers non-stop denim in those very forms.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: denim furniture, denim links, denim news, elizabeth olsen, INDIGO Métisse vest, MFSC “Apaches” collection, Mister Freedom x SugarCane, nylong magazine, rihanna, skinny jeans, stained jeans, white jeans
Alexis Bledel was snapped walking through the airport in Canada for the Toronto Film Festival recently. She wore the MiH Jeans ‘Breathless’ fit in Crosby with an off-white loose knit sweater (which must have been super comfy on the plane!). Her contrast outfit was finished off with on-trend ethnic print boots—the perfect fall footwear. While this outfit is more about function than style, we love that she makes comfort look so good!
—Jackie Racer
Tags: 'Breathless' fit in Crosby, Alexis Bledel, dark-wash jeans, ethnic print, MiH Jeans, navajo
We may still be riding out the last few days of summer, but before you know it, it’ll be eggnog and fireplace time, and hosting wintry cocktail parties will outweigh your dreamy thoughts of surfing the afternoon away. And when that time comes around, Siwy will have you covered. Their 2011 holiday collection features everything you need to start the party, starting with your outfit. From velvety skinnies to sequins, hot red hues, and metallics, you’ll find something worth celebrating (or wearing to celebrate in).
Images via Denimology.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: holiday 2011, metallic denim, Michelle Siwy, red denim, red jeans, sequined denim, sequined jeans, sequined pants, shiny jeans, Siwy Denim, velour, velvet jeans, velvet leggings
Photographer and Denim Therapy contributor Raffael tried out his new HA-67 jeans recently and put together two outfits that work like a charm for early fall. As a photographer, DJ, and all around multi-tasker, having outfits that transition from day to night and are durable (yet casual and cool) is the first concern. Here’s how Raffael worked these two pairs of men’s jeans into his wardrobe by combining his accessories and separates with the denim.
Look 1. HA-67 Destroyed medium-wash denim shorts “Billy Capri in acid” cuffed to the knee. Styled with blue H&M canvas shoes, a thrifted top from Buffalo Exchange, and Raffael’s trademark French naval hat.
How’s The Fit & Feel?
“They’re comfortable! I like the way they look and the way they feel. They fit my really well and Ican wear them when I’m running around the city working, DJing, etc. I do cuff them a bit higher than they came.”
Look 2. HA-67 warm grey “Julian in Stardust” wash jeans. Styled with blue H&M canvas shoes, a SPENGLISH t-shirt, and Raffael’s trademark French naval hat.
How’s The Fit & Feel?
“I love that these are slim fit but not too skinny. Love the wash and the fact that they have the slightest bit of stretch in them. That adds to the comfort and movement. I can wear these everywhere.”
Check out HA-67 for more men’s jeans for fall!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: denim trends, fall fashion for men, HA-67, how to wear jeans, jeans for men, mens denim, menswear denim, styling tips for men
Yes, we’re psyched about Joe’s 55 colors of skinny jean bliss! And so is Emma Roberts, all grown up and doing a little house hunting in the big apple whilst wearing a pair of! Looks like the Sassafras hue to us! Good choice, Emma. Here she pairs her look with great biker boots from Fiorentini + Baker, a striped 360 Sweater, and the ultimate in downtown cool Proenza Schouler PS1 Pouch. This looks like a perfect look for back-to-school or even back to the real estate office. We love colored denim for fall and can’t wait to stock up. Versatility wins!
—Jackie Racer
Tags: 360, emma roberts, fiorentini + b, joe's 55 colors, Joe's Jeans, Proenza Schouler
If one thing’s for sure, it’s that Joe’s Jeans knows how to seduce their customer. Whether they’re designing the perfect flare or making leopard print a style standard again, you know they’re always cooking up something good. This time, they’ve outdone themselves. Behold, 55 (yes, that’s fifty-five) colors in their irresistible classic skinny jean. Cool colors, warm colors, pastels, neons, and in-betweens. Everything is here. And the best part? Every notch in this color spectrum has been applied to one of their tried-and-true skinny fits. That means this denim won’t only look like a dream, it’ll feel like one too. They’re $158 a pop and available right now at Joe’s Jeans.
The 55 Colors include: Thyme, Dark Lake, Gable, Spruce, Atlantic, Dirty Olive, Silver Sage, LOvercast, Frost, Eclipse, Medieval, French Blue, Tile Blue, Still Water, Chalk, Plumeria, Violet Blue, Night SShark, Purple Passion, Thistle, Sphinx, Sassafras, Chili Pepper, Fiery Red, Red Orange, Grenadine, GingeCarmel, Tangerine, Cerise, Virtual Pink, Lollipop, Geranium, Nectar, Evening Sand, Pale Pink, Tapenade,Gold, Parakeet, Lime Punch, Buttercup, Sunny, Ethereal, Jet Black, Shadow, Charcoal, Paloma, Lunar RoChocolate, Cobblestone, Walnut and Moon Beam.
Check out ALL of the 55 colors below, so you can start collecting ‘em all! We feel a childhood tendency to collect and trade with our BFF’s coming on…
What’s YOUR favorite?
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: colored denim, colored jeans, jeans for fall, Joe's Jeans, perfect jeans, skinny jeans
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