It was 2001 and the world hadn’t stopped in its tracks. The euphoria of the new millennium was fading away, and everything went back to what it was: routine and more routine. Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were the it couple and their fame kept growing with every second. During the American Music Awards, this couple shocked the world when they showed up at the red carpet wearing full denim outfits.
From head to toe, they wore denim, which became the focus and scorn of hundreds of critics; however, they managed to make history in the fashion world with their eccentric outfits. But, why should we care how these stars were dressed 16 years ago basically? Well, turns out that this trend that shocked the world is making a not so subtle comeback.
Rita Ora has just showed up dressed in denim from head to toe, showing that this trend is definitely making a comeback. Since its invention and popular use by the working class, denim has never left our closet. However, it has always been seen as a casual material, and its use in formal events has been highly criticized. For instance, one day the American singer and comedian Bing Crosby wasn’t allowed to enter the premises of a luxury hotel in Canada because he was wearing denim. Once his friends found out about the incident and contacted Levi Strauss, who created a denim tux for him so he would wear a formal attire at the event. This anecdote became the starting point for what later on was known as the Canadian Tuxedo trend.
Red carpets have become a main source of inspiration for new trends, since many people use those spaces to experiment with fashion. Today, the denim on denim trend is still very popular around the world. The start of the second millennium may have been a while ago but we still carry with us a few of its fashion trends.
While it’s true that wearing a Canadian Tuxedo can be difficult and risky, there are so many ways you can embrace this denim trend to look stylish and fashionable.
Try wearing different hues
The best way to avoid looking like a huge block of denim is to wear different tones. Use dark pants or skirts with a lighter blouse to create a harmonious contrast. Also, you can add simple accessories to break the monotony of the fabric.
Play with textures
Look for different textures and play with the thickness of the fabrics. This will also help create a contrast in your look.
Choose a statement piece
If you’re planning on wearing a denim jacket and jeans with a similar fabric or color, make sure that one of these pieces has something different. You can choose some ripped jeans or a jacket with some decoration like nice buttons or some embroidered pins.
Simplicity
Don’t overcharge your outfit with many colors. Less is better in this case. Just add some shoes to contrast with the fabric, and you’ll see how cool this simple outfit can be.
White blouses
If you don’t feel a hundred percent sure about wearing only denim pieces, you choose a white t shirt and a denim jacket to contrast your outfit.
As you can see, these ideas are thought to create subtle and simple outfits following the denim on denim trend. This fabric is full of historym it passed from being a material used exclusively by miners to becoming the embodiment of rebelliousness during the sixties. Now, denim is a basic fabric in every wardrobe.
If you want to look for more inspiration to revamp your style, take a look at these tips to wear silver clothes or try these Secret Undergarments To Bring Out Your Inner Femme Fatale.
Sources:
Büro 24/7
Vogue
Translated by María Isabel Carrasco Cara Chards
