Denim is the most iconic wardrobe staple in fashion history. Whether it’s winter or summer, a denim piece can make any outfit effortlessly cool. Denim is not just for your favorite pair of pants anymore; variations of denim styles have proven to be integral to this year’s summer look. The boldness of a sleek jean mini skirt or edginess of a light-wash vest recalls a cool ‘90s aesthetic while tying into popular minimalist chic of the moment.
The influence of vintage fashions is repurposed constantly and the styling of throwback denim pieces has been reinvented as more fun and flirty. The days of the heavy jean dress have been traded for denim mini-dresses. This Fashionista has chosen to style a button-down with a collar and cuffed sleeves, which is perfect for a casual campus look. Canadians have been on the track to making denim more stylish from day one, our infamous “Canadian Tuxedo” is a cute name for pairing denim with well, more denim. The popularity of denim dresses has inspired me to call this Fashionista’s look the “Canadian Cocktail Dress”.
A denim dress can be molded to any style and it is all about how a Fashionista can accessorize. The dress is given an earthier, Anthropologie-inspired vibe with the use of a rustic brown belt and purse by this Fashionista. The gold detailing in the watch adds a classic touch to the casual denim. She balances off the edginess of the denim dress with these soft accessories and adds some color to the neutral look with pink lipstick and blush. Some delicate sandals and classic tortoise sunglasses allow this Fashionista’s “Canadian Cocktail Dress” to be both eye-catching and comfortable for the summer weather.
What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “My belt added another element to the look that matched my other accessories, like a summer purse of the same color. It was important to the look because it made my denim dress bit cuter and more appropriate for the summer.”
