You asked for it. So here it is…. my version of the double denim that’s been sweeping the interwebs these days. Wendy B. has been doing a lot of perpetuating the denim obsession, and I’ve been tinkering around with it on the weekends for some time now. Not really showing it because other than the ‘OMG I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD DO DOUBLE DENIM IN A MILLION TRILLION YEARS.’ The outfits themselves had little curb appeal other than the obvious one of comfort and ease. I bought a denim shirt at H&M back in January and have gotten quite a few wears out of this number…though I’m thinking it’s time to move up to a denim or chambray shirt that’s a little more substantial as this one wrinkles when I bend my elbow.
How do you make double denim work? Well, it’s really about attitude, and using different colors of denim. As I was photographing this, I saw two old lesbians both wearing double denim hanging around. I don’t think they were following any fashion news recently, but they knew you don’t try to match your denims..they just matched each other.. which is another story all together. Should partners match? Definitely a separate post.
Another way to break things up, is to integrate other non-denim pieces, like this popcorn sweater… I may have told some of you I was going to burn it after seeing a picture of me looking particularly heavier than I am, but no, I kept it, and I’m wearing it in an outfit some of you may proclaim as a faux pas.
Anyway… so there it is, double denim, as if causal jeans Friday wasn’t enough, now it’s causal jean shirt Friday!
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Your large purse is sooooo beautiful..Fits well with ur casual outfit I think! Oh your frames are killer also..
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Love the casual chic look of this outy! I have done double denim with jeans and…a denim blazer - just different fades so it doesn’t look like a “suit”
The flower in the hair is adorbs. XOXO
i used to have a million denim blazers, i don’t know where they are, and it’s driving me crazy! thanks for reminding~
Good thing I was already planning a follow-up post or I’d be like “Shit, I have to do a follow-up post.”
Stop calling Ellen and Portia old!
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J’aime!!!!
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leroy?!?! that’s right by my old apartment
dont you love nob hill?!
and you look great
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wow! small world!!!
this is the best denim on denim I’ve seen to date. I like the different color tones, and also the different weights of the denim, and the sweater + bangle to break things up. Also - you kept both denim pieces casual (i like the over-size + untucked-ness of the shirt) - which is key. Great job making denim on denim look good!
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oooh formal denim! that’s a good one! but thank you for the compliment!
Lookin’ good! I agree, the key is to break it all up with other interesting pieces/textures.
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I love this sweater! It definitely works to break up the denim. You’ve inspired me to try it out!
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I love this retro bag - very preety… I must have IT!
I have never seen a needlepoint purse that large before in all my days of thrifting!! I must say, I am wildly, wildly covetous. And of course you look spectacular, as always. I love the popcorn sweater for contrast in texture, I really think it makes the outfit.
xxo!
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Oooh! So daring! I always tell people not to ever double up on denim, but most mortal humans cannot pull of the look the way you do Jennine. You look fabulous!
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hahha, i’m pretty human….
So I <3 with your purse! And the double denim looks nice too.
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you look fantastic and God I love that purse!
gina
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The way you’ve paired the different denims makes it current.
Hmm.. I may have to rethink denim on denim now. Perhaps give it a try.
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Oh my !!! What a fabulous bag!!! I absolutely love it. I too have a ton of vintage bags and should post them more often!!!! I am a newbie “older” blogger who shifts from vintage to trendy to bohemian. I guess the world is eclectic. I love to meet lovely bloggers who appreciate a great vintage bag!!! Stop by sometime- we can talk bags!
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omg…vintage bags are super addictive!!!
So cute, Jennine!
LOVE that oversize vintage tapestry bag!
xoxo
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That purse is awesome!!
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Pretty Sweater. Perfect hair.
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That bag is just beautiful, as is your smile, pretty lady!
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I like your version of double denim. As you said, the key is using different colours.
BTW, thank you for your support. It means so much.
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of course, my dear… any time.
xxx
Actually, I LOVE that popcorn sweater, and I’m glad you kept it! You’re right, it does break up the denim-on-denim rather nicely!
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You give great double-denim. Total inspiration.
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purse want forever!
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that’s kind of funny, because i think of you every time i use this bag!
You are workin’ the chambray lady. Gorgeous!
I like your take on it. Very cute and very “you.” =D
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i really in love with that bag:)
Love the way you’ve styled this with the cardigan and the bag. You’ve pulled it off brilliantly.
I love the way you do it. It isn’t a big statement, they are tucked behind the shawl and bag. You are uber tan, I like it.
I love the way you pulled off the “double denim”.
Very few get it right
Great blog as well!
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I’m loving the denim on denim, but also loving the tapestry bag. I just blogged about them on my sight http://anotherzoeday.blogspot.com/2010/04/regret.html.
The sweater and that amazing bag…. perfect compliments to the “double denim!”
Gorgeous!!! I love your sunglasses!
xx Alex
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I did double denim that weekend! And I almost never wear jeans! This is a full-fledged trend now… crazy. Didn’t take a photo, but now I may have to recreate the outfit for good reporting’s sake!
I kind of adore the popcorn sweater, actually, and you’re just too freaking cute in this getup!
I just thrifted a chambray shirt the other day, and I’ve got some great new indigo-wash skinnies that I’m planning to debut the look with, so clearly I’m a fan!
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