WIW: Denim on Denim with Brown Accents

Today was the day when my shirt, jeans, hair, face, legs decided to be non-cooperative. So this picture is the result of take number 16 (!)

I wore this to run some errands and a grocery run with DS. I am not sure this outfit works. The jeans and shirt are a very similar wash. But I am hoping the fading on the shorts gives the outfit some interest. I wore a brown skinny belt and semi tucked the shirt, but it refused to stay like that. It was undone after a few minutes of walking, resulting in constant fidgeting and weird bunching issues. I finished the outfit with my animal print ankle strap flats (Zara/old) and handbag (Guess/old), the only saving graces of my outfit.

I think this shirt is going down the purge route .... I am not liking the thickish material, the dark wash, too many button details and a collar that refuses to lay flat when unbuttoned (a bit of skin around the neck adds structure for short necked me, especially so in collared button downs). Why did I even buy it? Beats me. And the fact that it is newish adds to the guilt factor of purging. But I will let it hang in there until I find my perfect chambray shirt. Sigh.

Thanks for listening to my whining O_O Have a nice day you all x

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11 years ago

Karie

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I like this denim on denim outfit, it provides a nice column of color. The leopard bag adds interest and a lovely "pop" of pattern.

Cindy Fontan

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Denim on denim is not an easy look to style and you nailed it!

Jaime

Fidgety shirts must go but the principle here totally works!

Tanya

I am sorry that the shirt gace you so much trouble, but the outfit looks great! However, if the shirt stresses you out the whole day, than I would also consider getting rid of it.

Anonymous

This totally works Neel, but if the shirt irritates you then off it goes. A nice soft chambray will be just the ticket. I love the brown and animal print accents in this outfit. looking good!

Suz

You look terrific. It is almost like a denim jumpsuit! Love the leopard with it, too.

I have had this same problem with a denim shirt. It made me very sad, because I loved the colour and found it a super useful item, in theory. But it just kept bossing the heck out of me, so I bossed it out of my closet. Funnily enough, Sveta had the same shirt and the same problems with hers. So...moral of the story: it is not you. It is the clothes. And sometimes there is no way of knowing this in advance.

Transcona Shannon

I also have a denim shirt that I haven't even pulled out this season (bought it last summer). That being said, this outfit looks fantastic on you Neel.

Neel

Suz and Shannon - So denim shirts are not easy eh? Glad I am not the only one. I think chambray might work better with their thin material. So the hunt begins.

Thank you for your input and lovely comments ladies!

lyn67

Plonk! It's one of the bests (blue)denim on (blue)denim combo I have ever seen! Love the cognac belt and the animals on your feet and shoulder:-)

Angela K

I love the animal print shoes and bag with this outfit. I agree with the others, the denim on denim looks great on you but, if you have to fight with anything, it just isn't worth it. Here's to wearing what looks and feels FAB!

Windchime

From 16 takes emerges a brilliant outfit! It does sound like the shirt is due for replacement, though, and softer, more compliant chambray seems like just the thing.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Super Cute, you Fun and Fab MOTG. xo

kkards

i like this a lot, but i hear you on fussy clothing. have you tried this shirt in an outfit were it wasn't tucked? maybe with a skirt?

Mona

I hear you. I have a denim shirt in my closet that has all these issues and hence does not get much use. It is one of the newer purchases so I have not purged it yet but it will have to go. You do look great in this outfit!

Thank you everyone! At least it didn't look as bad as it felt :).

Aida

I love it Neel! Really fun denim-on-denim take with a fun bag and modern shoe. Re the shirt, I have a very lightweight chambray shirt for outfits like this one here; as you eluded to, they're not at all interchangeable when the denim weight is too thick. That said, I also have a similar-to-yours thicker denim shirt that I tend to wear ONLY when it's really hot out; I leave it untucked and enjoy the structured breeziness while keeping covered from the sun. When I try to tuck or semi-tuck it starts getting tooooo fussy, though sometimes I'm able to boss it around a bit. I've also found that I rather like it in the winter because it's a heavier weight.

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