Denim on denim: yay or nay?

Laura

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Has anyone tried this? Here's the outfit I'm dreaming up:

Black boyfriend jacket (it's a heavy knit, very structured with sleeves that scrunch);

Gap denim shirt (if I buy it today), sleeves scrunched over the jacket sleeve;

Lots of long necklaces and some sort of cami;

skinny jeans from DK.

Has anyone else tried denim on denim yet? What's the YLF verdict?

16 years ago

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RoseandJoan

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I'm wearing blue and black denim combinations, here was my first attempt
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-that-belt
I like the sound of your outfit, are you mixing two shades of blue denim?

BTW, I am aware of the divide that exists over denim on denim, I will not be offended if you would rather stick your hand in a blender!

16 years ago

Laura

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That's right, I'm talking about mixing two shades of blue denim.

I like your black and blue denim combo with the lace.

Have you ever tried two shades of blue denim? I'm seeing the look all over the place.

16 years ago

Kristen

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I have been digging the dark-and-light blue denim combos I have been seeing all over the place. Why not give it a try? If anyone can pull it off, I would say it would be you!

16 years ago

Angie

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Look at our Julie rock the look!

Laura, I am already sporting this trend - and wearing the look that you have described. Hah! Such a trendy lass you are :0) Love it!

Btw, I *knew* you'd warm up to the denim shirt idea and I even mentioned so on my first blog post about denim shirts on Monday (you can check back on the comments!). It's just such a Laura-look!

16 years ago

Boof

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Laura, I've been wanting to wear the exact same combo (substitute a boyfriend cardi for the blazer) all winter. I have a light denim shirt and dark denim skinnies, but I couldn't get past the denim on denim. Now, I may have to try it if people like Angie, Julie, Kristen, and you give it the thumbs up. I'll just have to reconcile myself to the knowledge that some people will look at my denim combo and be repulsed. :o)

16 years ago

chellebrate

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Yay - it sounds very cute!

16 years ago

Susan

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I think denim on demin can work really well, especially since you are including a blazer on top.

16 years ago

chewyspaghetti

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I had posted a denim on denim idea not too long ago, and I have gone ahead and order this chambray shirt
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/.....pid=730414
that I am planning on wearing with a dark denim pencil skirt.
I like the look myself.

16 years ago

shana

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Laura, I can't wait to see you sport this look! Please post photos when you do!

16 years ago

taylor

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Laura, that sounds so cute....You could totally rock this look:)

16 years ago

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Here's my denim on denim:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....168731522/
Although the cardi covered up most of the top, I still think it would look fine with the cardi open. I think as long as there's a bit of a difference in the blues, it should look good. Try it and post for us all to oooh and aaaahh over. : )

16 years ago

Vani

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I am very intrigued by the idea. I have a chambray not denim shirt so I guess it isn't much of a challenge. I really want to get a denim shirt and try this look. I can't wait to see your outfits!

16 years ago

Laura

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You all have inspired me with your photos! Such a daring and fashion-forward group. And Angie, I did indeed notice your all-too-accurate prediction of my caving in on the denim shirt in the comments section that day

I am off to the mall to check out the new Clarks and the Gap denim shirt today. Will post photos when I have success! I am excited to try this look since it gets everyone's stamp of approval. It feels SO 90s, in a good way.

16 years ago

Angie

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It *does* feel good. Report back, sweetpea.

16 years ago

Laura

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Here's the report.

Gap denim shirt, black three dots jacket, DK skinnies, red Angie booties, long pearls:
http://i380.photobucket.com/al.....010002.jpg

Same thing, but with darker wash Gap skinnies instead:
http://i380.photobucket.com/al.....010005.jpg

Denim shirt under black lace Sweet Pea cascading style top (and this one is totally inspired by our Angie):
http://i380.photobucket.com/al.....010007.jpg

Is one better than another? Any ideas on how to improve my denim on denim look? Thanks for looking.

16 years ago

Vani

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WOW! LOVE 2 & 3. The lighter wash jeans don't look bad really. But the darker wash sets off contrast beautifully. Thanks for posting Laura!

16 years ago

taylor

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Laura...awsome job...LOVE the wash on this shirt!!! I love how you changed it up!!:)I think you nailed it!!

16 years ago

Laura

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Thanks ladies! I agree with you Vani, I also liked the darker wash skinnies because of the greater contrast between the shirt and the jeans. Well, so far so good on the denim-denim attempt.

16 years ago

Debbie

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Look the looks. Love your shoes too. Very cute!

16 years ago

Laura

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You know, after seeing the photos, I just ordered the shirt in a petite instead. I don't like how it hangs on me. But I am thrilled that Gap makes so much in petites now. And this is where Shiny would traditionally chime in! I miss her!

16 years ago

yublocka

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Disclaimer: I am pretty much anti-DD! However having said that the 2nd and 3rd outfits with the darker jeans don't disturb me too much. #1 is way too close for comfort though!! Call me a prude

Love the red booties with the rest of that outfit though!!!

16 years ago

LoP

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I LOVE the second combo! Just so chic with the blazer. The third one is also fab with the Sweat Pea top. The first is not the best, but still nice.

I also love how you wore your pearl string. You inspired me. I have one like that and will steal the look!

16 years ago

Lili

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Laura, thanks for the inspiring post. I agree that the darker wash on the bottom looks better and that the pearls make the #2 outfit. You rocked it!

16 years ago

Kristen

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#3 is my favorite. SO chic! #2 is also preferred because I like the dark-light contrast better, but I love the idea of the lacy top and pearls over the denim. Well played, Laura!

16 years ago

Louise

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I love 2 and 3. The colours are too similar in the 1st one. Are the jeans in the 1st and 3rd piccies the same? I think the 3rd one works because the denim pieces are not together they are broken up by the black x

16 years ago

Laura

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Yes, Louise, the jeans are the same in #1 and #3 and now I see that you're right about why it works better in #3.

This experiment in blue denim on blue denim certainly yields one lesson: Keep a high contrast between the blue denims. Otherwise it looks like you're trying to match denims and not quite making it. And that's when people start looking at you strangely

16 years ago

Queen Mum

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I like the third one best too. With the first 2 I kept thinking, "I wish she had a cheekier jacket with this." And then I got my wish when I opened up picture 3! The first 2 outfits just seemed too sterile or something. I loved the lacy top and the pearls. I think the lacy and pearls contrast with the denim was what made it work more than the contrast of the denim washes.

16 years ago