Denim
duo is also known as the style that pairs two or more jeans items. For example,
you could take a blouse and mix it with a blazer, a pair of pants, a short or
even a skirt in denim. Here’s another trend that’s been trying to make it's way
in our daily wear for the past three years. Even if most of us have exactly
what it takes to achieve this look in our wardrobe, it is still a fashion
forward person move.
Our
restraint to fully embrace it is very normal since we probably have
on our mind the horrors of the 80’s and the 90’s (let’s visualise Madonna and
Poison). The last decade can still compete in the impossible fashion faux pas
competition with the likes of Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears at the 2001
MTV Awards.
I
can reassure you that this look as evolved in the past years and now is a
staple of a very well put together street style. It is also very easy to
achieve properly if you follow these five rules:
1—
NO belt. It will ruin the carefree and not too studied feeling you are trying
to pull off. Let’s keep in mind the styles that have been seen everywhere
lately all over Europe.
2— NO
cowboy boots (no explanations needed). A classic
pair of nude ballerina flats or your most feminine pair of high heels will do
more than just fine.
3— The color contrast is imperative if you want to
achieve a flattering look. Go for a darker base (jeans or skirt) and a lighter wash
top (blouse or jacket).
4—Keep it light by adding a fun detail like a fabulous
handbag, loads of necklaces or bracelets, you can even keep the top button of your blouse open to showcase a delicate lace corsage.
5—Do not forget to roll up your sleeves and to pull up
your collar. It adds such an interesting structure and attitude à la Marilyn &
James Dean.
