Denim’s New Look

From boxy crop tops, to frayed culottes, to streamlined separates, denim is finding its way into every major fashion piece this season.

Crop Top

Paired with a high-wasted flowing skirt for poolside or a pair of loose-fitting khakis and statement earrings for a day out, the lightweight cotton crop top is so easy to toss on for summer adventures.

Jumpsuit

Summer calls for easy pieces, and nothing is easier to telegraph instant chicness than the one-piece jumpsuit. In a deep blue denim, it can go anywhere—from a laidback outing with a pair of flat sandals, or a stylish night out with strappy high heels and chunky jewelry.

LDD

Stand aside LBDs, the little denim dress is taking over this summer. Another one-piece-ease, all it needs is a pair of killer shoes to take it where you want to go. Thicker denim button-down dresses are perfect with the season’s gladiator sandals to evoke that retro ‘70s vibe, while lighter-weight denim shirtdresses, sheaths, and long tunics pair well with simple sandals for a casual look but can even go to more fancy soirées with a pair of heels and glitzy jewelry.

Tailored Suit

Though it may seem counterintuitive for denim to give off a white-collar vibe, a shimmery undertone seriously elevates the laidback fabric so that it works in a professional setting, especially in a perfectly tailored 2-piece suit. Pair with a crisp button-up and a pair of heels and you have a chic new way to wear denim to the office.

Culotte

The easy breeziness of wide-leg culottes have caught the attention of style mavens everywhere, so it’s no surprise that comfy denim has entered the mix. The beauty about this casual-chic piece is its ability to be dressed up (say, with a suede top and a pair of fierce wedges to imbue that right-now boho-luxe vibe) and down (white sneaks and a slouchy T for that “I woke up like this” ingénue) without ever looking out of place.