Denim. It’s by far my favorite material to wear. Whether it’s a skirt, shirt, dress, or jumpsuit, I am all in. From its inception as work material only in the 1800s to making its way onto the fashion scene in the 1950s, denim has come a long way. For me, I’ve worn denim since I can remember. There was a trend when I was a tween that many of the girls in my school were wearing, and that was short denim shorts in various colors. Since red has been my favorite color for some time, I definitely had a red pair. Surely there were other colors, but the red was my favorite. Now, as someone in my mid-40s, my denim outfit ideas have grown exponentially. Most of my days I’m sporting something denim, jeans being the most common item I’m wearing.
Denim Shirt in Action While Selling My Notecard Sets
One of my favorite sayings is “you don’t know what you don’t know.” And that is the truth! When I was in my early 20s, I started dating a guy who was a couple of years older than me and in the work force. I was still in college. Late bloomer here. He introduced me to the brand
7 For All Mankind. They cost ~$200 and I thought he was insane, but I was broke and clueless to designer brands. When I realized I could buy designer jeans and other denim items at discounted prices, whether at consignment stores or when they went on sale, I was a convert. Since then, I only wear nice, comfortable brands, and I don’t pay retail for them ever. In fact, I just got a pair of $218
7 For All Mankind jeans for $22! And they are brand new. Translate this hack into all of my favorite denim outfit ideas, and you’ve got yourself a closet full of, well, denim. It goes with everything, and as styles come and go (skinny jeans versus wide leg jeans versus cropped jeans), you can grab yourself another denim something or other. Denim is versatile, and it’s not going out of style anytime soon.
Merlin Loves to Grab My Jeans with His Claws
Don’t ask me how many jeans I own. To be fair, I do get rid of the ones that I grow out of or don’t like on a regular basis, but you best believe I add more to the collection. With jeans, I have so many denim outfit ideas and love to mix and match. I own jeans in several colors, and plan my outfits around the color jeans I want to wear in a day. Living in an extremely hot and humid place during the summer, the jeans will often go untouched for a couple of months, which bums me out. If I’m wearing jeans during the summer months here in New Orleans, I know it’s going to be a good day. If I’m not, I just look at them longingly until I get to slide into a pair again. You can’t go wrong with jeans, and there are jeans for everyone out there. Finding the right pair might take some time and effort, but once you find them, you’ll want to wear them all the time.
Going for the Boating Look Here. Tater Approves.
I found a pair of denim shorts that I practically wear everyday at some point in the day. They are the softest material in the world, and made by a new favorite brand called
Bella Dahl. I found them on
RueLaLa, and I regret not buying several of them. I’ve owned denim shorts for what seems like my entire life, and I will wear them until my legs give out. They are perfect for lounging around or hitting my beloved farmers market on a hot, summer day. Or hitting the pool or beach or going on a boat ride, or even dressing up a bit (like the picture). The older I get, the more important it is for me to have them fit well and be comfortable, so that is what I look for in my denim shorts. I don’t need to think hard on my denim outfit ideas when I wear them. They go with literally everything.
Denim skirts are one of my favorite items when planning denim outfit ideas for myself. I have both shorter and midi skirts, and I love wearing both during the summer months. A favorite pairing for the short skirt is a striped shirt, normally navy and white, and I look like a little French girl. It also gives a more feminine touch to the denim, since denim can sometimes be considered a bit casual and even rugged (depending on how you’re wearing it). I’m always on the hunt for another style denim skirt, but the ones I own I’m a huge fan of.
My Go To Denim Shirt and Black Jeans
Love a denim shirt. I’ve been sporting denim shirts for such a long time. Many of my denim outfit ideas start with a denim shirt. I’ve got several long sleeve ones, both in blue denim and white, and I tend to wear them on repeat. Whether I’m rolling up the sleeves or leaving them long, they just look good with so much. Personally I love the blue denim because I have blue eyes and it makes them pop. And since black jeans and pants are part of my favorite wardrobe pieces, I can wear denim on denim without looking like a nerd. Although I have seen blue and blue denim being paired together in the recent. Not my style, but that’s part of the fun of fashion. You get to choose your own.
My Favorite Denim Jumpsuit!
Owning a jumpsuit was something I resisted for a while. I thought I was too old to wear them in general, and it made me think I’d look like my two year old self in a little onesie. After literally years of not wearing them, I found a denim jumpsuit that I couldn’t’t live without and purchased it. The brand is one of my favorites,
Madewell, and it’s long sleeves with shorts on the bottom. I absolutely love this jumpsuit and when I wear it, it gives others great denim outfit ideas that they may not have thought of. Trust me, if I can pull this style off, you can too. It’s a fun way to express myself without looking too childish.
Denim Dress from Madewell
How many denim dresses are too many? Don’t answer that! The other day, while out shopping a sale at Madewell, I picked up yet another denim dress. As I stood at the register, I sussed out with the cashier that I didn’t, in fact, need another identical denim dress. They are part of my denim outfit ideas and I regularly wear them dressed up and down. Pairing a denim dress during the winter months with a fun pair of tights is one of my all-time favorite looks. After all, denim matches everything. If you don’t own a denim dress, lucky for you they are all over the place. I have purchased from consignment, Sezane, Madewell, and various other brands. Find a fit that you like and hit the town.
An absolute staple in my closet, I wear blue denim and white denim jackets a couple of times per week. I recently purchased a new white denim one from a
consignment shop that I love in New Orleans because my old white one was dunzo. It had stains all over it, and at some point white clothing cannot be revived. At least in my house. Jean jackets are on full rotation as part of my denim outfit ideas, and I often decide on outfits so I can wear one. They are the perfect weight when it’s slightly chilly at a restaurant, a play, or wherever you like to go in your life. I’ve owned so many throughout my life, and I love that they never go out of fashion.
What's Your Favorite Denim Piece?
So, with all of these denim options, are you feeling like you are in my shoes? Do you have plenty of denim, or do you need more of it in your life? I’d love to know your favorite pieces, and give me some ideas if I am missing anything. Denim is truly one of my favorite materials on earth because of its versatility. The world has become a much more casual place, so you can fit into to most spaces with some type of denim outfit. It’s easy to mix and match, and there are hundreds of companies to choose from for your best fit. Now, I’m off to get dressed, and you know I’ll be wearing my denim.
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