Denim Daze

If your idea of the “classic American girl” includes a trusty pair of jeans, you aren’t alone. Since the 1800s, denim has been a staple in closets across the United States, and for good reason. A good pair of jeans can stand against time (as proven by the decades-old pairs in many of our closets) and often outlast fast-fading trends. This spring, we’re taking a deep-dive into three of our favorite denim trends that you’ll be able to rock all year long!

ON TREND: WIDER FITS

See ya later skinny and low-waisted jeans; you were never that comfortable anyways. Now more than ever, people are turning to the mid and high-rise styles popular in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. Are you starting to see a trend here? If you asked the younger ladies of our office—myself included—they haven’t owned a pair of skinny jeans in the last decade. Wider fits are much more forgiving, easier to move in, and won’t make you feel like you’re wearing a scuba suit every time you step into the sun.

For a more accentuated waist, look for pleats! They allow for more movement in your hips and legs while slimming your figure and faking the look of a typical trouser.

TOPS tip:

Fall in love with a pair that has the perfect length but is a bit big in the waist? Tailoring your clothes to fit perfectly is an easy, inexpensive fi x. Remember, your clothes should fit your body; not the other way around!

ON TREND: CANADIAN TUX

Why choose just one denim piece when you can rock multiple? Affectionately coined the “Canadian Tuxedo” after Bill Crosby donned the look in 1951, the denim-on-denim look still holds strong in today’s trends. We like to switch up the standard skinny-jeans-and-jean-jacket look of the early 2010s with a pair of looser-fit jeans and a denim shacket!

Swap your standard denim mini skirt for something with an unexpected silhouette. The adjustable waist on this style means you can stay comfortable, regardless of how your body moves and changes throughout the day!

ON TREND: NOT JUST JEANS

Denim isn’t just for pants. We love mixing up our outfits with unexpected pieces and new takes on the classics. Whether you prefer a clean skirt or a pair of distressed sandals, these picks are sure to enhance your usual outfit rotation.

We already loved the Crosby Bag, but this new Denim color takes the cake! Keep everything you need on hand (and in style) with its convertible straps. Crosby Sling, Similar Available at Olive You

It's hard to pick our favorite thing about these shoes, but to name a few: the mule style, the bows on top, and the denim material, obviously!

TOPS tip:

Looking to spruce up pieces already on-hand? Visible mending is a technique based on the Japanese craft of “boro,” which uses scraps of fabric and a running stitch to repair clothing. Unlike many methods of mending, one of the goals of visible mending is to show off the recycled fabric and stitching. If you’re trying this technique yourself, use embroidery floss and fabrics that match your style to bring wellloved pieces back to life!