If you’re anything like us, chances are your social calendar is pretty full. And lets face it, when you’re running around from previews and meetings during the day to events and parties into the evening there’s no time to be doing any major wardrobe changes. We figured you’d agree, so we’ve put together three denim-centric looks to make your day-to-night transition a piece of cake! The key is to mix things up. Try styling evening wear into your day looks! Pairing metallic pieces with your denim separates and throwing in a good dose of shiny patent leather and bold jewelry for an added kick will do just the trick.
1. Topshop premium embellished collar blazer ($150) — buy it at Topshop.
2. Mother Denim The Looker metallic mid-rise- skinny jeans ($225) — buy it at Net-A-Porter.
3. Ariana silk utility shirt ($172) — buy it at Reiss.
4. Rough Justice Katie two-tone platform ($212) — buy it at Heels.com.
5. ASOS premium spiked cuff ($36) — buy it at ASOS.
1. Current Elliott Bluejay scout denim shirt ($182) — buy it at Style Bop.
2. Topshop Metallic pleated calf skirt ($120) — buy it at Topshop.
3. Rock & Republic Celina red suede pumps ($247) — buy it at Heels.com.
4. ASOS Portfolio Clutch ($36) — buy it at ASOS.
5. House Of Harlow 1960 black leather station necklace ($63) –buy it at 80′s Purple.
1. Paragon zip front high sandals ($180) — buy it at Topshop.
2. Seven For All Mankind belted denim shirt dress ($260) –buy it at Style Bop.
3. ASOS leather brogue detail body bag ($72) — buy it at ASOS.
4. Talullah Tu Luxe crystal stud bracelet ($54) — buy it at ASOS.
5. Topshop cable knit sleeve biker jacket ($98) — buy it at Topshop.
—Sandoval Gomez
Tags: day-to-night denim looks, denim shirt, denim shirt dress, evening wear meets daywear, how to wear denim from day to night, metallic denim
Sitting on a plane for hours at a time might seem like the antithesis of denim dressing, but your denim options aren’t limited to your oh-so-cute but oh-so-tight, no-stretch selvedge skinny jeans. Switch up your routine and try a denim dress the next time you’re up in the air. Seriously underrated as optimal travel wear, you’ll be sitting cute and comfortable as long as you find a frock that’s loose enough to allow for movement–nothing stiff, starchy, or overly-structured. Shirt dresses and stretchy, sleeveless dresses fit the bill perfectly and encourage layering (a traveler’s BFF!), while allowing you to swiftly navigate the airport sans-snags. Any kind of snuggly, oversize cardigan is a safe and cozy complement, especially when paired with a thick scarf, which can double as a neck pillow when you’re sleeping on-board. Add a chic pair of flat, low-cut boots that you can easily slip on and off your feet and some thick tights or leggings and you’ll be ready for take-off in style!
1. Play Comme des Garçons Cardigan ($410) — buy it at J.Crew
2. Pins and Needles Pointelle Snood ($34) — buy it at Urban Outfitters
3. Lover Denim Shirt Dress ($375) – buy it at Net-a-Porter
4. Mopas Thick Black Warm Knit Ladies Winter Legging Tights ($12.72) — buy it at Buy
5. ASOS ALFIE Leather Chelsea Ankle Boots ($89.85) — buy it at ASOS
1. Crumpet Draped cashmere cardigan ($227.25) — buy it at The Outnet
2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Patchwork Denim Dress ($175) — buy it at myteresa
3. Express Cable Knit Full Tights ($29.90) — buy at Express
4. Alexander Wang Kat buckled leather ankle boots — buy at Net-a-Porter
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: denim dresses, denim shirt dress, traveling in denim
Looking for a different way to do denim this fall? Take a hint from blogger-darling Alexandra of Lovely Pepa and trade in your jeans for an oversized denim shirt dress layered under a bold cozy sweater. We love how the overall casual feel of this look gets and instant dressed-up touch by adding opaque black tights and perfect gold accessories like an on-trend chunky gold watch. Want to add a bit of a tough edge? Throw on a pair of combat boots and ultra retro sunnies and you’re set. If you’re going to give your jeans a break sometime this season, then this is definitely the way to do denim!
1. DKNY striped angora-blend sweater ($345) — buy it at Net-A-Porter.
2. Lee denim dress ($95) — buy it at My Label.
3. Marc by Marc Jacobs MARCI gold watch ($175) — buy it at Bloomingdale’s.
4. Jeffrey Campbell Helen combat boot ($215) — buy it at Sole Struck.
5. Ray-Ban Club Master Wayfarer ($145) — buy it at Nordstrom.
Street style images via Fashion Salade.
—Sandoval Gomez
Tags: chunky gold watch, denim shirt dress, fall street style, Ray-Ban club master wayfarers, striped sweater
Italian label Replay is known for its casual, subtly sexy womenswear–and their latest collection does not disappoint! The brand’s full spring/summer 2012 lookbook not only encompasses a wide variety of denim pieces, ranging from metallic jeans and jumpsuits to miniskirts and military-style jean jackets, but can also carry you through casual day wear to work-appropriate attire to “look at me!” nighttime looks. We love the little touches, like the accent of pale blue denim patches on white jeans, and the attention to different rinses. In fact, we’re still going gaga over the perfect tea-stained shade of a pair of cuffed jeans…it sure ain’t run-of-the-mill.
Images via Denimology
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: denim jumpsuit, denim mini skirts, denim shirt dress, jean jackets, metallic jeans, Replay, white jeans
7 For All Mankind posted this denim styling video on their facebook to aid you in your pursuit of summer style. Beat the heat and look sharp with pointers like the lightweight denim shirt-dress, cropped white nautical jeans, figure-flattering skinnies, and more. Click through for their seven styles.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: 7 for All Mankind, best jeans to wear in summer, cropped jeans, denim shirt dress, nautical, summer denim
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