Tuesday, March 2, 2010

The Craze: Denim on denim...yes, you can

The Craze is a trend report bringing you the latest (and, duh, the greatest) in beauty and style.

When we think of wearing denim on denim, the disturbing image of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the American Music Awards in 2001 may come to mind. But, if worn correctly, it can become a very chic ensemble. 

The first rule is to wear different washes; pair a lighter denim shirt with a jean in a darker wash. Second, break up the look with accessories, like a tan belt as shown at D&G.

 
D&G denim

J.Crew offers a chambray top paired with sparkly extras to balance out the tough denim material of the shirt.

 
J.Crew's denim look

American Eagle’s cowboy-inspired western shirt features pearl snaps and studs, which are another big trend for spring.

 
An option from American Eagle

So, with that said, denim on denim is no longer taboo. In order to be truly fashionable, one has to learn how to break the traditional rules.

- by Allison Mariotti

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