Recently, Denim Therapy asked Raven Denim Creative Director Yael Torbati about what she thought were some perfect denim fits this summer. ”We are super into mid-rise and high waisted jeans…they hold that belly in, show off your waistline, and seam to just be universally flattering! We’ve all seen the pairing of high waists with crop tops but for a look that’s extra sleek and sophisticated, I suggest wearing it with a one-piece swimsuit or a unitard. This creates a sleek line, with no messy “untucking”. Also, many high waisted styles have really cute detailing at the waistline (since it’s often a focal point) so wearing a one piece is the best way to show it off.
You can shop the Raven Denim Orly jeans (pictured above), and pair it with our suggestions below!
1. Topshop Dropped Armhole Cropped Top 2. Turquoise Bib Necklace 3. Duo Turquoise Cuff
4. Joie Elvia Lace Scoop Top 5. Hyun Tribal Bib 6. Tough Brass Circle Necklace
—Kathy Ng Hassan
Tags: high rise jeans, high-waisted jeans, How to wear it, how-to, raven denim, summer fashion, summer style
We’re smack dab in the middle of summer, and if you’ve hit a style rut, you’re not alone. For your inspiration purposes, we’ve plucked three different warm weather denim looks for men (and found the pieces to get these looks)–check them out below!
Look 1:
Emporio Armani Necklace | J Crew Tee | Converse | Levi’s Jeans | ASOS Wayfarers | Lee Denim Jacket
Look 2:
Altamont Tank | ASOS Jeans | G by Guess Sunglasses | DC Hat | Casio Watch | Rodney P. Hunt Sneakers
Look 3:
Maison Martin Margiela | Insight Tank | Levi’s Jeans
Images via I AM GALLA, Lookbook, & Lookbook
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: denim jacket, men's jeans, mens denim, summer fashion, what to wear this summer
We’ve been pondering the delights of swimwear lately. If the heat doesn’t get to you, we don’t know what will! Just try to avoid seeing all the cute sets in all the magazines. One of our favorites at the minute has to be the new swimwear and beachwear range from Debenhams.com. Many styles which go swimmingly (pun intended) with jeans! During our research, we came across some pretty useful tips, so thought we’d share!
If you’re big up top, look for swimsuits with built in support for the chest but also with some eye-catching detail around the waist, such as ruching or a design, to draw attention away from your chest, Oprah recommends. If you are small-chested, pick styles that have padding in the bra section. Alternatively, emphasise your assets with eye-catching colors and prints. Small prints are best as they make an area look bigger. On a practical note, if you are planning on going for a swim, a heavily-padded suit may not be the best choice—it’ll take ages to dry!
If your lower half is biggest, Glamour advises that you go for swimsuits and bikinis with high-leg cuts rather than boy shorts. We can see from their pictures that higher-cut options make legs look longer and the hip and derriere area look smaller. If you’re really not about putting your body on display, strapless dresses look the part while you’re lying on the beach. And, don’t forget all the fun sandals out right now: chunky straps for daytime; leg-lengthening neutral tones for the evening. We feel armed to make our swimwear choices now, and we hope you feel the same!
—Denim Therapy Staff
Tags: Debenhams, get the look, How to wear it, summer fashion, swimsuit, swimwear
With the plethora of options available for ladies, men’s shorts often get the shaft. But we’ve rounded up six pairs of men’s denim shorts perfect for summer and warmer spring weather. Wear skinny for a hipster edge, cuffed for a clean and polished look–no matter how you style them, they’ll keep you cool in the coming months. Take your pick from this variety of washes, weights, prints, and styles below!
1. Topman Contrast Breton Shorts 2. YMC Linen-Chambray Shorts 3. Engineered Garments Denim Shorts
4. River Island Denim Shorts 5. ASOS Denim Shorts in Green 6. Monkey Genes Bamboo Denim Shorts
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: colored shorts, cut off shorts, denim shorts for men, mens denim, summer fashion
It’s not even June and the smokin’ celebrity beach photos (like our favorite jean minx, Jessica Alba) are already all over the tabloids, and we know how influential those photos can be. You’ve probably been working out all summer in preparation for your bathing suit debut, right? And, while you know you’ll be able to squeeze that tight little thing into a skimpy bikini, you may be worrying how your summer figure will work with all of your non-beach clothes. That’s where we come in! Denim Therapy will resize your jeans to fit you like a glove — it can be as simple as a waist cinching to a full-on refitting. And it’s often cheaper than buying new jeans! Give it a shot!
—Sarah Greene
Tags: denim repair specialist, denim tailor, Denim Therapy, jean resizing, Jessica Alba, jessica alba beach body, jessica alba bikini, jessica alba colored denim, summer fashion
You can’t get more summery (and stylish) than the combination of denim and boho jewelry. We’re taking inspiration from And That‘s lookbook, featuring their spring/summer collection–a series of pieces awash in feathers, fringe, Navajo influences and, yes, even denim–paired with hippie flares and worn-down, washed-out shorts from Siwy. Check out the full lookbook below, plus our recommendations on how to channel this chill, SoCal vibe!
1. And That Asymmetrical Cross and Chain Earring 2. Siwy Jeans Anita Flare in Spirited
1. And That Navajo Landing Necklace 2. Siwy Jeans Camilla Shorts in Loveless
1. And That Denim Leaf & Feather Hairclip 2. Siwy Jeans Alex Cut Off Shorts in Love Song
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: and that jewelry, Boho style, boho-inspired fashion, denim cut off shorts, flare jeans, Siwy Denim, summer fashion
When you first start seeing someone, it can be super-hard to decide what to wear on your dates. Clothes make a big impression, and even if you’ve been dating your boo for a while, you can still get stuck in the trap of wearing the same outfit over and over again. Never fear! We’ve come up with four denim looks perfect for any date occasion, from a glam night on the town to a casual Sunday brunch. Check out our outfits below, each of which center on a different denim piece. Denim dress, denim shirt, denim jacket, and jeans? Yep, they’re all there.
1. KAUFMANFRANCO vest 2. Free People Denim Dress 3. Topshop Cuff 4. Steve Madden Denah
1. Topshop Denim Shirt 2. Anna Sui shorts 3. Rebecca Minkoff Bag 4. Luichiny Heels
1. Paige Denim Jacket 2. Felicity & Coco Dress 3. Cynthia Vincent Platforms 4. Super Aviator Sunglasses
1. Topshop Top 2. MiH Jeans 3. Givenchy Clutch 4. Ancient Greek Sandals 4. ASOS Necklace 5. Thakoon Cardigan
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: denim dresses, denim jacket, Denim shirts, jeans to wear on a date, outfits to wear on a date, styling tips, summer fashion
Wait one moment. Is that–is that sun we feel? Maybe it’s just wishful thinking, but we’re already looking towards summer and maybe hallucinating that it’s warmer than it actually is. Here is a look that is perfectly beachy, but will suit you for springtime. Style blogger Jennifer paired her peachy jeans with a pastel-adorned white crop top, bangles, cat-eye sunglasses, and neutral heels. Airy, light, and chill as can be. We approve.
1. Hudson Collin Skinny Jeans, Peach
2. Topshop Rainbow Glitter Crop Tee
3. Prism Portofino cat eye-frame matte-acetate sunglasses
4. dELiA*s Multi Colored Bracelets
5. Jeffrey Campbell Shoes The Rock Star
Images via a go-go
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: beach vibe styles, get the look, peach colored jeans, summer fashion
As you’ve probably already seen around here, we are loving neon hues for spring and summer. Mouthwatering brights never fail to stand out in a crowd, and that’s just what we want after months of keeping our lower halves layered up. In preparation, we’ve picked nine pairs of highlighter-colored denim shorts for you to grab before shorts season really picks up. Check them out below!
1. J Brand Bright Low Rise Shorts ($285) — buy it at Mytheresa
2. ASOS Neon Green High Waist Hotpants ($44.76) — buy it at ASOS
3. Current/Elliott The Boyfriend mid-rise rigid-denim shorts ($90) — buy it at The Outnet
4. 7 For All Mankind Cut Off Neon Shorts in Neon Citron ($149) — buy it at Boutique to You
5. Rag & Bone/JEAN The Cutoff Shorts ($154) — buy it at Shopbop
6. FORMULA Neon Distressed Denim Shorts ($24.99) — buy it at Tilly’s
7. Christopher Kane Neon stretch-denim shorts ($305) — buy it at Net-a-Porter
8. Blank Denim Semi Fit Shorts with Raw Hem ($68) — buy it at Shopbop
9. DL1961 Stella Zipper Short in Toucan ($98) — buy it at Zappos
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: bright colored jeans, denim shorts, Jean Shorts, neon denim, neon denim shorts, summer fashion
Naked & Famous‘ Mens Spring/Summer 2012 line is sticking to its roots with authentic, top-quality, raw denim, but while increasing the options you have to get your hands on it. They have taken their skinny, mid-rise, and tapered cuts and released them in new colors such as red and wine, constructions, and surfaces. So now you can really find the pair of jeans that is best and most comfortable for your body, and still know that you’re wearing some of the most rare and unique denim, straight from Japan. What we’re really jealous of are the raspberry scented low-rise jeans—we mean, amazing denim that smells amazing too? Yes please. Besides the colored denim, they also are offering slim-fitted button downs to patch their red denim palette, along with a crisp, dark-wash jean jacket which is a definite must-have if your guy still hasn’t caught on to this classic trend yet.
Images via DenimHunt.
—Elyssa Linden
Tags: colored denim, dark wash denim, Denim Menswear, Japanese denim, jean jacket, Naked & Famous, raw denim, scented denim, spring fashion, summer fashion
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