How to Wear: Head-to-Toe Denim
If you uttered the term "Canadian Tuxedo" to any fashion editor just a decade ago, I guarantee the reaction would have been rolled eyes and skeptical raised eyebrows. However, as with all things in fashion, this once fabled faux pas has evolved into a chic sartorial trend. (Fashion is always recycling itself!) I love the look of a head-to-toe denim ensemble. It can range anywhere from classic and all-American to edgy and eclectic. Personally, I'm a fan of pairing my basic blue jeans with a button up chambray shirt. The fun part is that the options are nearly endless when creating an all-denim outfit.
To get you in gear to give this look a try, I've come up with a couple style tips that will have you mixing and matching denim and chambray like a professional in no time:
- Two-toned. One of the most important things to know about wearing denim head-to-toe is that your shades of blue don't have to match. In fact, I think it keeps the look more interesting when lighter denim is paired with a darker wash. Throw on a pair of lighter boyfriend jeans, a basic tee, and a dark denim jacket for a two-toned look that will actually appear fashionably put together.
- Sugar and spice. Similar to trying a two-toned denim look, mixing distressed pieces with cleaner cuts is another way to rock the trend. Combine your go-to skinnies with a distressed chambray shirt (buttoned all the way up and tucked in) for a cool spin on this classic look. I would even add a preppy pea coat, a brown leather belt and riding boots to make it autumn-appropriate—oh and a sparkly bauble too, of course.
- Element of surprise. Don't limit your style by thinking that denim pieces can only come in the form of basic tops and bottoms. Fall fashion forecasts have shown everything from knee-length blue jean pencil skirts to denim designer handbags. Make the most of the trend this season by layering a collared chambray shirt under a plaid sweater or throwing a denim vest over a sweater dress.
I'm especially excited to wear head-to-toe denim this fall because the it easily lends itself to layering. Plus it's one of my favorite mindless outfits to throw on for a casual day at work or over the weekend. Take my word for it: You'll be wearing your own Canadian Tuxedo round the clock in no time.
What do you think about all-over denim? Are you ready to give it a go?
I'd love to see how you style your head-to-toe denim look. Upload your outfit photos to your LaurenConrad.com profiles and I'll feature some of my favorite looks in a Member Spotlight post!
Happy styling ladies!
XO Lauren
Photos: The Sartorialist, Fashionvibe, Street Peeper, J. Crew, DLY Inspirations
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Hi Lauren,
I was interested to know some suggestion from you on how to wear my SHORT SLEEVE KNITTED CARDIGAN (colour grey) with a fur collar (also greyish) attached in casual wear.
I was interested to know some style examples from your fashion ideas and also if that can be used also in formal dressing for work.
Cheers
Bryni -
I wear really deep denim trouser jeans with a chambray button up-tucked in or left out. Simple. But looks put together.
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so many lovely tips and tricks :) thanks for sharing this, lauren!
i love denim on denim, especially during this time of the year. It's really casual but with a chic twist.
xoxo
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okay, love a denim button-down, but mine has super cheapy snaps that may have worked years ago but have to go now. any suggestions on how to replace/upgrade a snap with the details that are big this fall?
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I love this trend!
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Ohh this can be a tough look to pull off. But if executed well it looks great.
http://thebuscas.com/2012/10/11/business-casual-oxblood/
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These tips are great! I might try a chambray, with jeans and booties this fall! :)
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I still couldn't do it! I am scared of the trend
xo Emilie @ http://www.hungrydelights.com/
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I am so going to try this, and I have been truly skeptical because I used to tell a friend that often wore the infamous "Canadian Tuxedo" they were out of their mind! Denim on denim, oh no! And now, I am so loving the trend, lesson learned.
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i think denim on denim is great if you have the right two shades of denim.
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i absolutely adore head to toe denim. I recently bought a new white denim jacket & i can't wait to rock it.
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I'm wondering about easy, simple scarves. I know scarves are in this season but being in Houston the weather doesnt get that cold to rock the look
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Thanks for the great tips on how to wear denim on denim! Although the options are endless, it can sometimes look "tacky", but when done successfully, it loks great!
- xxVee, http://www.theavenuevee.com
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I LOVE denim. My denim shirt paired with a black pair of shorts/pants and my denim jacket with just about anything in the world....but I don't think I'm fashionable enough to pull off denim on denim. It looks great on the beautiful models you posted, but I would legit feel like a nerd all day if I tried it. Stick to what you're comfortable in! But thanks for the ideas :)
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I never really thought of trying head-to-toe denim. But I know if I tried my mom would hate it.
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I'm not a big fan of the denim on denim trend, it just screams 90's to me. Haha but maybe one day I'll be brave enough to try it!
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I love love love the denim trend.
Check out my blog for more cool ideas for fall!
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great trend!
i posted a blogpost about celebritys in denim on my blog last month.
xx
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I recently posted a denim on denim look on my blog check it out http://pinksole.com/2012/09/denim-on-denim/
xo
Rachelle
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Its my first week Lauren, I hope you like it :) http://www.laurenconrad.com/photos/list/34892/7225/1
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