https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:15:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay/page/2#post-132112 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:28:33 +0000 Laura 132112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Tam, that was all it took? You and I are easily swayed! :)</p> <p>Angie, we are indeed shirt twins, that is, if the petite size fits better. Fingers crossed. The long strand of pearls is from Carolee and the saleswoman showed me how to loop them, just the way you would with a scarf. That little trick sold me on the whole look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay/page/2#post-132095 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:33 +0000 yublocka 132095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK so Laura I'm offically a denim shirt convert thanks in no small part to your expert example of a fab looking denim shirt here. Thank you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay/page/2#post-132064 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:59:26 +0000 AJ 132064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you've got such great style! #2 is my favorite because of the darker wash and I like how the hem looks nicer with the boots than the first one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay/page/2#post-132049 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:35:21 +0000 cciele 132049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great denim-on-denim experiment Laura! I can't decide whether I like 2 or 3 better. Like others, I also like the higher contrast between denim shades. Love the way you wore the pearls. And the black lace top--so inspired! I can't wait to get my shirt and start experimenting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131913 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:43:55 +0000 Angie 131913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all the outfits, Laura! Yo rock the look 100% AND I KNEW YOU WOULD! </p> <p>I especially like #2 just because those jeans look extra fab on you. But #3 is touching because I inspired it :0)</p> <p>Are we shirt twins? Don't you love the way the pearlized snaps and how they work with pearl necklaces. So yummy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131904 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:45:15 +0000 marianna 131904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this look looks SO good on you, Laura. I'm inspired... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131865 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:43:34 +0000 Queen Mum 131865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131861 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:32:51 +0000 Laura 131861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> <p>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 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131821 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:16:40 +0000 Louise 131821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131793 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:42:18 +0000 Kristen 131793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#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! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131776 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:24:32 +0000 Lili 131776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131746 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:52:23 +0000 LoP 131746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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.</p> <p>I also love how you wore your pearl string. You inspired me. I have one like that and will steal the look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131741 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:35:44 +0000 yublocka 131741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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 :)</p> <p>Love the red booties with the rest of that outfit though!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131420 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:48:06 +0000 Laura 131420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131416 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:00:42 +0000 Debbie 131416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look the looks. Love your shoes too. Very cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131414 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:52:01 +0000 Laura 131414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131399 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:14:37 +0000 taylor 131399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura...awsome job...LOVE the wash on this shirt!!! I love how you changed it up!!:)I think you nailed it!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131386 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:23:51 +0000 Vani 131386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW! LOVE 2 &amp; 3. The lighter wash jeans don't look bad really. But the darker wash sets off contrast beautifully. Thanks for posting Laura! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131384 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:15:55 +0000 Laura 131384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's the report.</p> <p>Gap denim shirt, black three dots jacket, DK skinnies, red Angie booties, long pearls:<br /> <a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo247/Laura65__2008/March42010002.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i380.photobucket.com/al.....010002.jpg</a></p> <p>Same thing, but with darker wash Gap skinnies instead:<br /> <a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo247/Laura65__2008/March42010005.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i380.photobucket.com/al.....010005.jpg</a></p> <p>Denim shirt under black lace Sweet Pea cascading style top (and this one is totally inspired by our Angie):<br /> <a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo247/Laura65__2008/March%202010/March42010007.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i380.photobucket.com/al.....010007.jpg</a></p> <p>Is one better than another? Any ideas on how to improve my denim on denim look? Thanks for looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131359 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:14:18 +0000 Angie 131359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It *does* feel good. Report back, sweetpea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131304 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:40:11 +0000 Laura 131304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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 :)</p> <p>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. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131252 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:53:14 +0000 Vani 131252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131229 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:33:52 +0000 AJ 131229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's my denim on denim:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/4309864627/in/set-72157623168731522/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....168731522/</a><br /> 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. : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131201 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:59:12 +0000 taylor 131201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, that sounds so cute....You could totally rock this look:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131188 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:31:33 +0000 shana 131188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I can't wait to see you sport this look! Please post photos when you do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131083 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:46:32 +0000 chewyspaghetti 131083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had posted a denim on denim idea not too long ago, and I have gone ahead and order this chambray shirt<br /> <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5438&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=730414" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/.....pid=730414</a><br /> that I am planning on wearing with a dark denim pencil skirt.<br /> I like the look myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131062 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:44:51 +0000 Susan 131062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think denim on demin can work really well, especially since you are including a blazer on top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-131059 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:37:15 +0000 chellebrate 131059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay - it sounds very cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-130968 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:30:40 +0000 Boof 130968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>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) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-on-denim-yay-or-nay#post-130965 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:59:31 +0000 Angie 130965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look at our Julie rock the look! </p> <p>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!</p> <p>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! </p>