Blue jeans are well and good, but this season is all about colored denim. Before you roll your eyes, know that these aren’t the jegging-esque, jewel-tone skinnies you wore in 2013—they’re totally modern and totally chic. Here are four tips for trying the trend.
Colored Denim Is Trending, and It’s So Much Chicer Than the 2013 Version
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Published Apr 16, 2019
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Start Small With A Denim Jacket
If a pair of chartreuse jeans feels a little bold for your taste, go for a more accessible denim jacket. To ensure the spotlight is on your fab topper, keep the rest of your outfit simple (jeans and a white button-down do the trick).
Get the look: Liverpool ($74); Sanctuary ($97); Boyish Jeans ($188)
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Try Your Hand With Subtle Shades
The beauty of blush-toned denim is that, from afar, it looks like plain old white. Upon closer inspection, though, it's just different enough to make a statement.
Get the look: J Brand jacket ($171) and jeans ($278); BP T-shirt ($15)
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Stick To Loose Silhouettes
Unlike the skinnies you know and (maybe) love, 2019’s version is designed to fit loose and long. Pair them with a menswear-inspired top and black accessories for an unexpected edge.
Get the look: AG ($188); Veronica Beard ($295); Eckhaus Latta ($325)
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Try A Monochromatic Ensemble
Not sure what color top to wear with your fire engine red jeans? Go all in with a matching jacket. Isn’t this so much more fun than a classic Canadian tuxedo?
Get the look: Volcom jacket ($85) and jeans ($70); Old Navy T-shirt ($7)
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Mix And Match Colorful And Classic Denim
Denim on denim doesn't have to be all one shade, you know. Spice up a pair of light- or dark-wash jeans you wear all the time with a bright jacket for a spring-y look that doesn't stray too far from your beloved blues.
Get the look: Wit & Wisdom jeans ($78); BlankNYC jacket ($118); Bella Dahl button-down ($114)
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Pair A Bright Jacket With A Fancy Skirt
Add some effortless cool to dressy ensembles with a bright red jacket that just screams "look at me."
Get the look: Free People jacket ($98); Endless Rose skirt ($95); Halogen T-shirt ($32)
