Denim isn’t just for plain, straight-legged jeans. You can wear denim in many ways throughout the entirety of your outfit to add some traditional charm to your look in unexpected places. Keep reading to discover seven ways to rock denim that will get you thinking out of the box with your outfit plans.

1. Try a Denim Jacket

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The denim jacket is a timeless fashion staple. Depending on the style of jacket you get, it can flawlessly complete any outfit.

Cropped, light denim jackets look great with mini dresses. You can rock a darker denim jacket with cuffed leggings and sneakers. Ripped denim jackets add a grunge chic finish to your look.

2. Get a Denim Dress

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Wearing an entire dress made out of denim might seem like a catastrophe straight off the early 2000s-era red carpet, but denim dresses are actually extremely trendy at the moment.

Denim dresses look best when they’re styled as a T-shirt dress or have a fitted bodice. You should stay away from long-sleeved denim dresses or denim dresses that extend past your mid-thigh to avoid looking like a monster from the denim swamp.

3. Wear Different Washes

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Expand your collection of plain blue jeans by trying out different washes of denim jeans. You can pair army green jeans with just about anything. White jeans are also very popular right now and add femininity to any look. You can even experiment with lighter or darker blue washes than the blue-jeans-blue hue you’re used to.

4. Pull Off a Denim Shirt

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Denim shirts are usually made of a thin cotton denim material that is breathable and light. Grab an oversized denim shirt and leave it unbuttoned over a brightly colored, tightly fitted T-shirt or camisole for a city chic look. Pair your shirts with a long necklace to add some balance and leggings or black jeans for a solid bottom.

5. Wear Overalls

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Overalls are a frightening fashion trend. They can go so wrong, so quickly. However, overalls have gained significant popularity in recent years.

Try pairing overalls with a tight, cropped T-shirt to prevent looking like a farmer. You should also stay away from overalls with too light or dark a wash; keep the shade a medium blue for best results.

6. Try a Denim Skirt

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High-waisted denim skirts jazz up any outfit. Find a denim skirt that has buttons or snaps all the way up the front to add some focus to your outfit. You can experiment with different washes of skirts, too; an army green denim skirt looks great with a lacy crop top or tucked off the shoulder shirt.

7. Step Outside Your Style Box

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You might be used to wearing the same pair of blue jeans every day. Denim can be so much more than that, but you have to be willing to step outside your style comfort zone and take some chances on pieces you would normally never think to add to your wardrobe. Chances are, you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise.

Denim should never be restricted to your legs. Don’t be afraid to wear denim anywhere you can find a place for it within your outfit. Use the seven ways to rock denim that are discussed in this post to learn how to seamlessly incorporate the fabric into your outfits for a flawless look every time.

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