Spring Denim Trends: 7 Ways To Do Jeans Now
We don't need a new season or trend to be reminded of how much we love our jeans. And if you're like us, you have your brand, your cut, and your size down to a science. But given this spring has revealed a whole new spectrum of blues, chambrays, and denim reinventions, we wanted to explore the latest jean pool a little more deeply. From patchwork to the denim dress, we've sized up the only kind of blues to give in to this spring—styling tips included.
1. Denim Dresses: Last year we might have said a denim dress was way too Little House On the Prairie. This season, though, we're giving in to the hippie vibe, and dressing up our denim dress with crazy -high platforms and lots of layered chains and jewelry.
Above, from left: Lover Linen Denim Corset Dress, $405, available at Net-A-Porter; Brooklyn Industries Denim Shirtdress, $88, available at Brooklyn Industries; Hawks by Geren Ford Smocked Minidress, $78, available at Urban Outfitters; Carven Denim Shirt Dress, $355, available at Net-A-Porter; Lauren Moffatt U-Neck Denim Dress, $345, available at Lauren Moffatt.
2. Patchwork Denim: A little too Janis Joplin for some ladies, but for us, we're into it. Turn the typical hippie patchwork vibe on its ear, wearing it in a more sophisticated way, with a sequin blazer or satin trousers.
Above, from left: Cheap Monday Floral Patchwork Jean, $88, available at Shop Nasty Gal; Gap Real Straight Patch Jeans, $39.99, available at Gap; inspiration shot via Outsapop; Cheap Monday Net Jeans, $88, available at Urban Outfitters; Ralph Lauren spring 2010 runway, photo via Style.com.
3. Chambray Shirts: A little oversized and kind of worn-in, there's nothing quite as sexy as spring's chambray shirt. Knot it at the waist with a pencil skirt or try it as a short and sexy beach coverup.
Above, from left: Hue It Girl Tap-Sleeve Denim Shirt, $32, available at YesStyle; Topshop Bleach Denim Oversized Shirt, $60, available at Topshop; Future Favorites Boyfriend Denim Shirt, $14.99, available at Pacsun; Vince Denim Shirt, $195, available at Net-A-Porter; Madewell Chambray Work Shirt, $68, available at Madewell stores or call 866-544-1937.
4. Denim Trousers: Last year when Lover crafted the most perfect pleated denim trouser on the planet, we knew other designers would be hopping onboard. We love these with a super-skinny t-shirt, or an oversized tuxedo shirt with amazing heels.
Above, from left: Inspiration shot from Lookbook.nu; Madewell City Slouch Denim Trouser, available at Madewell stores or call 866-544-1937; Gap Pleated Railroad Jeans, $34.99, available at Gap; Martin + Osa Slouchy Pegged Fit Jeans, $99.50, available at Martin + Osa; Burberry Carrot Leg Cropped Jeans, $225, available at Burberry.
1. Denim Dresses: Last year we might have said a denim dress was way too Little House On the Prairie. This season, though, we're giving in to the hippie vibe, and dressing up our denim dress with crazy -high platforms and lots of layered chains and jewelry.
Above, from left: Lover Linen Denim Corset Dress, $405, available at Net-A-Porter; Brooklyn Industries Denim Shirtdress, $88, available at Brooklyn Industries; Hawks by Geren Ford Smocked Minidress, $78, available at Urban Outfitters; Carven Denim Shirt Dress, $355, available at Net-A-Porter; Lauren Moffatt U-Neck Denim Dress, $345, available at Lauren Moffatt.
2. Patchwork Denim: A little too Janis Joplin for some ladies, but for us, we're into it. Turn the typical hippie patchwork vibe on its ear, wearing it in a more sophisticated way, with a sequin blazer or satin trousers.
Above, from left: Cheap Monday Floral Patchwork Jean, $88, available at Shop Nasty Gal; Gap Real Straight Patch Jeans, $39.99, available at Gap; inspiration shot via Outsapop; Cheap Monday Net Jeans, $88, available at Urban Outfitters; Ralph Lauren spring 2010 runway, photo via Style.com.
3. Chambray Shirts: A little oversized and kind of worn-in, there's nothing quite as sexy as spring's chambray shirt. Knot it at the waist with a pencil skirt or try it as a short and sexy beach coverup.
Above, from left: Hue It Girl Tap-Sleeve Denim Shirt, $32, available at YesStyle; Topshop Bleach Denim Oversized Shirt, $60, available at Topshop; Future Favorites Boyfriend Denim Shirt, $14.99, available at Pacsun; Vince Denim Shirt, $195, available at Net-A-Porter; Madewell Chambray Work Shirt, $68, available at Madewell stores or call 866-544-1937.
4. Denim Trousers: Last year when Lover crafted the most perfect pleated denim trouser on the planet, we knew other designers would be hopping onboard. We love these with a super-skinny t-shirt, or an oversized tuxedo shirt with amazing heels.
Above, from left: Inspiration shot from Lookbook.nu; Madewell City Slouch Denim Trouser, available at Madewell stores or call 866-544-1937; Gap Pleated Railroad Jeans, $34.99, available at Gap; Martin + Osa Slouchy Pegged Fit Jeans, $99.50, available at Martin + Osa; Burberry Carrot Leg Cropped Jeans, $225, available at Burberry.
