Denim is tough, made to be worn-in, yet is still the most versatile fabric in the closet. A slightly slouchy button-down can be easily dressed up and tucked into a skirt with heels. This same shirt can be thrown over yoga pants and a tank as the most effortlessly cool coverup in existence. Keep a variety: sleeveless, cropped, oversized and distressed. Find the denim that fits your personality and show it off. Pair the shirt with anything. Add it to some favorite summer looks to bring them into the chillier season.
Denim shirts are often associated with the dreaded Canadian Tuxedo, but with some smart decisions this look can be stylish and current. Tackle denim on denim and tuck your light-wash shirt into a pair of skinny, dark, jeans. The aim is for the two pieces to be distinctly different colors. Break up the blue with a bright belt and a chunky necklace, steering clear of western inspired items. If you look like Britney, circa 2001, or like you could compete in barrel racing, rethink your approach.
The great thing about denim is that guys can get in on the action too. A denim shirt looks much more polished than a T-shirt, but is more casual than a dress shirt. A colored pant and a denim shirt are the epitome of business casual cool. Throw on a skinny tie and you are ready to interview for jobs in the creative sphere, or impress that one girl’s parents.
Invest in a denim shirt that you’ll keep for years, and it will become soft and fade in all of the right places. Don’t be gentle and, like a nice pair of jeans, the shirt will become a one-of-a-kind treasure. Madewell, Lucky Brand and H&M all have fantastic offerings. For the worn-in feel for less, check out thrift stores or Target. As the leaves fall, and a chill creeps over the Capstone, grab a denim shirt and style your way to a cozy, stylish autumn.
