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How to adopt the total denim look trend?

How to adopt the total denim look trend?

Denim is a fashion trend that crosses eras and generations. This iconic material has managed to establish itself as a wardrobe staple and the total denim look, where we combine several denim pieces, is a key trend season after season spotted at various Fashion Weeks. Explore the origins of this fashion, the ways to wear it with elegance and the mistakes to avoid through this guide.

The origins of denim fashion: from workwear to cultural symbol

Denim is one of the most popular fabrics today and jeans are the most worn garment in the world. It's hard to imagine a wardrobe without at least one piece of this material. The history of this iconic fabric is rich and fascinating: denim began as a simple workwear, but quickly became a symbol of popular culture and a true fashion icon.

The word "denim" comes from "serge de Nîmes", a cotton fabric woven in Nîmes in the 17th century. This fabric originated in the 17th century when farmers began using a thick cotton canvas to make durable work pants. This fabric was dyed blue using an indigo dye technique, which left the surface of the fabric white while penetrating the cotton fiber. This dyeing technique made the jeans more resistant to stains and dirt.

In the early 19th century, denim became a popular fabric for workwear, especially for miners and farm workers. It was particularly valued for its strength, durability and comfort. The fabric was also plentiful and inexpensive, making it accessible to all.

In the 1950s and 1960s, denim began to make its appearance in fashion. Fashion icons such as James Dean and Marlon Brando popularized denim by wearing it in their movies. In the 1970s, denim was embraced by the hippie culture, which saw the fabric as an expression of freedom and individualism. Faded and worn jeans began to be associated with rock culture, and many bands began wearing jeans on stage. In the 1980s, jeans became a symbol of popular culture.

The total denim look, a timeless trend

Seventies denim look

The total denim look - wearing several pieces of denim in an outfit - first appeared in the 1980s. At the time, denim ensembles were often worn with boots and a hat. In the 1990s, the total denim look was popularized by music groups like Nirvana and movie stars like Brad Pitt. We also remember the duo formed by Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake on the red carpet of the American Music Awards in 2011 and their evening wear version of jeans.

The total denim look can be approached in different ways:

  • Denim jeans and shirt: it's hard to go wrong with this combination, which requires only two pieces, regardless of their color. All shades of denim are welcome, but avoid torn or damaged details to make the composition casual but chic. A denim skirt is a good substitute for jeans. Accompanied by a pair of sneakers, it is the ideal association to create a modern outfit
  • Denim jacket and jeans: popularized in recent seasons, the combination of denim jacket and pants is a simple and practical way to adopt the total denim look trend in mid-season. Similarly for this association, a denim skirt is gladly substituted for jeans
  • Jumpsuits Whether it is shorts or pants, the combination represents a way to appropriate the total denim look. The silhouette is then entirely adorned with denim, and this with the help of a single piece. It is particularly appreciated in spring, accompanied by a pair of clogs.

The total denim look has many advantages, especially in terms of comfort and practicality. Denim is a comfortable and easy-to-wear material, making it an ideal choice for everyday wear. Plus, the fabric is often practical and durable, so total denim looks are still suitable for many situations. This trend offers a casual elegance that allows you to stay fashionable while remaining comfortable.

How to adopt the total denim look with style?

To achieve a successful total denim look, it is important to follow some basic rules:

  • We play on the nuances
  • We avoid falling into the too much

By choosing different shades of denim, you can create a contrast that will make the outfit more interesting. It is also important not to overdo it with accessories, so as not to overload the outfit.

To make the total denim look more sophisticated, it is possible to combine more elegant pieces to the outfit. Jewelry can be used to enhance the outfit and bring a precious side to it.

However despite its many advantages, the total denim look is not to everyone's taste. Some people may find it difficult to wear an all denim outfit without looking too uniform. Pieces that are too short or too fitted accompanied by excessive accessories would immediately take us back to the daring wardrobes of the 2000s, so you have to select your pieces and accessories according to your style in order to master the trend.

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4 ways to embrace the denim trend

For the return of the beautiful days, we bet on the patchwork

Vintage as you wish, the patchwork seduces us by its originality. Whether it is composed of different shades of denim or different colored fabrics, we fall for the patchwork that comes to brighten and add pep to the total denim look. Always in a total look spirit, we select a jean or a jacket in patchwork that we associate with a top or a bottom in raw jean. We add a pair of Sneakers and some discreet accessories.

We mix trends with a denim skirt

Incontestable trend these last seasons, the denim skirt is an interesting fashion piece to create a total denim look. For a total look, we prefer it long or mid-length so that, associated with a denim shirt, it shapes a working girl 2.0 look that we love. We add a pair of boots for the fashion side and golden jewelry for the chic side.

We diversify the colors

If when we think of jeans, we think of this raw indigo fabric, denim can take different colors to delight all wardrobes. Red, beige, khaki ... all shades are allowed to create a total denim look. To stay in a monochrome total look, we fall for a pair of denim shorts and a matching shirt that we will wear half-open on a white tee-shirt. Accompanied by Sneakers, it's a modern and casual look.

Simple and effective, we bet on the combination

Shorts, pants or overalls, sleeved or sleeveless, the denim jumpsuit is the ideal piece to create a total denim look without thinking. We select a model according to its style and its desires, in indigo or colored fabric, and we associate it with a white tee-shirt and a pair of clogs. We add some accessories and jewels, the turn is played.

In conclusion, the total denim look is a timeless trend that crosses eras and generations. By respecting a few basic rules and associating the right pieces, it is possible to wear the total look with elegance and modernity. However, it is important to know how to use jeans sparingly according to your own style and not to overdo it with accessories. With these tips in mind, you can adopt the total denim look without making a mistake.

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