Denim isn't just our wardrobe go-to, it's our daily savior. We all have that favorite pair of jeans we pull on when we have three minutes to run out the door, the ones we trust wholeheartedly for their form-flattering shape, comfort, and the casual cool we exude while wearing them. From its creation in 1873, denim has irrevocably changed the way we dress ourselves; fast-forward to 2016, and a whole host of designers — Vetements, Marques'Almeida, and Ashish, to name a few — are continuing to reinvent the material and subsequently reinvigorate the way we get dressed each day.
With spring on the horizon (it's coming, we swear), we compiled all the new denim trends getting us excited for warmer weather (and how to wear them). That beat-up jean jacket from your youth doesn't look so good after this, does it?
The Jumper
Skip your average light-wash denim jumper for a darker wash that has interesting detailing.
Natasha Zinko dress and shirt.
The Bra
Yes, that is a denim bra, and it might just become the most fun layering piece you've ever owned.
Marques'Almeida dress and shoes, A.P.C. pants, Filles A Papa bra, Rejina Pyox sunglasses.
The Cutout Statement Piece
Switch out the denim jacket you've worn the hell out of for a more out-of-the-box option, like one with cutout sleeves.
Aries top, Alessandra Rich jacket, All Saints cardigan, Filles A Papa shorts, Stella McCartney bag.
The Matching Set
Forget the patterned skirts and tops Taylor Swift made popular. This spring's matching set is all about coordinated denim with frayed hems.
Marques'Almeida top and pants, Base Range T-shirt, Stella McCartney shoes.
The Multilayered Look
A dress, a jacket…more denim is always better.
Topshop Boutique sweater and dress, Misbhv jacket.
The Jumpsuit
Give off '70s vibes with a denim one-piece, belted at the waist with something just as old-school.
Stella McCartney jumpsuit, To Be Adored jacket, Topshop belt.
The Next-Gen Top
Skip the blouse and wear a slightly oversized denim jacket as a shirt.
House of Holland jacket and pants.
The Middle Piece
Forget wearing your sweater as a scarf — instead, try it on as a bustier for size.
Bethnals shirt and jeans, Marques'Almeida top.
The Double-Toppers
Don't choose between your denim jacket and your leather one. Just wear both.
Aries dress, Topshop denim jacket, ACNE leather jacket.
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