For summer, the classic denim jacket goes sleeveless and is refashioned into a jeans vest. Oh, but not just any run-of-the-mill denim vest. Put in the hands of style influencers like Elin Kling and popular fashion brands who court them, you get a versatile and elegant layering piece. Or not. You may find that these denim tops are really the stars. Pair it with your favorite maxi dress or floral shorts for a classy and refreshing take.
Tibi Vintage Wash Vest / Rebecca Minkoff Floral Denim Vest / Elin Kling X Guess by Marciano
—Kathy Ng
Tags: denim jacket, denim vest, Elin Kling, Guess, jeans vest, rebecca minkoff, Tibi
Prints are a surefire way to make a bold statement, and brightly colored patterns ooze vibrant, summery freshness. For a look that can easily transition back-and-forth between day to night, throw a casual denim vest over a bodycon aztec print number. Instant dress-down! Even in platform shoes, with shiny gold wrist candy, you won’t look too overdone.
Find out how to get the look below!
1. MOTO Jacket 2. Carven Dress 3. Kenneth Cole Cuff 4. Ben-Amun Bracelet 5. Rosegold Suzanna 6. Marc Jacobs Bag
Images via The Walking Recessionista
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: aztec print, denim vest, get the look, Summer Street Style, what to wear
Nothing says summer like the smell of sunscreen, hot asphalt, and smoke from the barbeque. Maybe you’re not a fan of the first two scents, but the third? It’s the sign of good food, good company, and good times. For all the BBQs you’re sure to attend this summer—from now on through the Fourth of July to Labor Day—we have plenty of suggestions. Go for a relaxed look with loose-fitting cuffed jeans and a lightweight tee, wear an adorable floral dress for a pop of color underneath a denim vest, or pair your on-trend pastel denim shorts with equally sweet hues. Just don’t spill the ketchup.
1. Moto Bleach Vest 2. Alexander McQueen Sandals 3. Thread Social Dress 4. Giani Bernini Bag
1. Topshop Tank Top 2. Current/Elliott The Cowboy 3. Zoobug Sunglasses 4. Houpla Leather Strap Sandals
1. New Look Daisy Shirt 2. J Brand Denim Shorts 3. Ancient Greek Sandals 4. Tube Diamond Necklace
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: colored shorts, denim vest, pastel denim, what to wear, what to wear to a summer bbq
There’s no stodgy styling in the spring/summer 2012 lookbook for Topshop’s denim line for ladies and we’re super-glad. The funky fresh outfits would be perfect for a summer music festival or a day-to-night beach look. Guess we’re not the only ones planning for summer already! Based on these images, we have an excellent variety to look forward to: floral, metallic, faded, and colored jeans galore. Plus, bedazzled shorts, highlighter-saturated jackets, and tie-dye denim vests. All of these pieces work together with a slightly hip-hop vibe, a colorful break in neutral toned monotony.
Images via Denimology
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: colored jeans, denim vest, funky ethnic prints, tie-dyed denim, topshop denim
Jessica Alba is one of our favorite celeb denim style icons when it comes to casual, every-day outfits that are chic, comfortable, and versatile. Her latest ensemble has us really psyched: a Genetic Denim vest over a long floral maxi dress.The traditional denim-over-dress equation is hard to go wrong with, but a few pointers on making it work.
Styling tips:
1. Respect outfit proportion! If the dress is long, opt for a cropped vest or jacket. A mini-dress merits a longer jacket/vest (or even oversize).
2. Light wash denim looks amazing in the spring over florals. Dark wash lends itself to late summer and early fall, matching a darker hued printed dress.
3. If the denim vest’s cut and wash make the outfit extra masculine, balance the look with jewelry and a scarf.
Get the look below!
1. Madewell Longroad Denim Vest
2. Pencey Standard Jessica Hart for Pencey Standard Long Dress
3. DAY BIRGER ET MIKKELSEN Ferdousi tasseled cotton-gauze scarf
4. ASOS Classic Retro Aviator Glasses
Celeb image via Denim Blog.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: celebrity denim, denim vest, floral dress, Genetic Denim, get the look, Jessica Alba, maxi dres
Denim Therapy is welcoming a new office team member today! Meet Sophie and Sophie’s amazing denim vest, which she got from Swedish pop phenomenon, Lykke Li! Sarah’s also rocking some sweet BDG jeans and a wildly too summery tank thanks to the schizophrenic New York weather this week. What are you wearing to work today? Tell us on Facebook!
—Sarah Greene
Tags: bdg jeans, Denim Therapy, denim vest, how to wear a vest, lykke li, lykke li fashion, spring outfit, summer outfit, urban outfitters jeans, work outfit
Topman channels the retro vibe of the 50s for their fall 2011 campaign clad in smart silhouettes and classic light wash denim. Newness is added to nerdy tweed blazers and cool varsity jackets with on-trend knits in bold patterns from fairisle and Aztect to Navajo (and lets not forget a killer leopard tie) thrown into the mix. A cool denim vest and denim jacket give the otherwise dapper look a definite streetwear appeal. Guys, take a hint! Check out the full campaign bellow.
Images via BKRW Denim.
—Sandoval Gomez
Tags: 50's style, 50s fashion, aztect print, classic light wash denim, denim jacket, denim vest, fairisle print, Fall 2011 Menswear campaigns, leopard tie, light wash jeans, navajo print, Tompan campaign, Topman, Topman Fall 2011 campaign
The new G-Star x Kitson product line is an easy addition to most fall wardrobes and their $90 bag is a good example of the aesthetics our tote x denim appreciation post paid tribute to yesterday. The color story here is an easy one to follow: medium to dark wash denim and a moderate range in hues of beige. We’re seeing a lot more of these jean company sweatpant hybrids lately, from Diesel to d.brand and now G-star. But are you guys wearing ‘em?… Check out our interview with Rosario Dawson from the launch event of the line and style snaps from the launch party as well.
—DT Staff
Tags: arc jeans, denim loungewear, denim sweatpants, denim vest, G-Star x Kitson, raw denim, sweatpant jeans, tote bag
You know, one thing still on our summer to-do list is going on a spur of the moment road trip—windows down, tunes on blast, and looking casual-cool in our favorite denim get ups (obviously). This editorial out of the pages of H&M Magazine’s Summer 2011 issue shot by Daniel Jackson has definitely got our inspiration going with its perfect bold print-on-print and denim combos. Florals and animal print topped with a denim vest? Uh, yes please! All that’s left is a pair of oversized sunnies, a killer swim suit, and a pair of denim overalls (for easy wardrobe changes) and we’re set. Alright, who’s coming?
Images via Fashion Gone Rogue.
—Sandoval Gomez
Tags: animal print, casual-cool denim looks, Denim Overalls, denim vest, floral print, H&M, H&M Magazine, H&M Magazine fashion editorial, H&M Magazine Summer 2011, pattern clash, print on print, summer denim, Summer Denim Looks, summer road trip
With Balmain no longer in the hands of Christophe Decarnin we were quite anxious to see where the always rockin’ brand would go. Lucky for us apparently his former assistant and now creative director of the house, Olivier Rousteing, seems to have the same affinity for the moto meets tailoring appeal. Denim remains a prominent part of the collection for the spring 2012 season including the iconic Balmain paneled biker jean this time in a slightly looser fit and in new washes like killer washed out pastel hues—totally on trend for spring. Washed out denim jackets, vests, and workshirts are also thrown into mix definitely keeping the casual-cool guy look alive. We definitely dig!
Images via Style.com.
—Sandoval Gomez
Tags: Balmain denim, Balmain Homme Spring Summer 2012, Balmain paneled biker jean, casual-cool looks, Christophe Decarnin, colored denim, denim jacket, Denim Menswear, denim menswear spring 2012, denim vest, denim workshirt, moto meets tailoring appeal, moto-inspried fashion, Olivier Rousteing, pastel denim
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