Derek Lam wide leg trousers

Chances are you can’t live without them. They are undoubtedly one of the most worn articles of clothing in your closet. Funny enough, they seem to get better the more you wear them, molding to your body, becoming softer and more comfortable. Ode to your favorite pair of denim jeans. This spring, it’s cool to wear denim from head to toe. Fall in love with a new style of jeans and start peppering some other fun denim pieces into your wardrobe.

The Return of the Wide Leg

Seventies inspired high-rise flared jeans are in for spring. Squeezing into my skinny jeans had become a bit of an ordeal, having popped more than one belt loop by using them as leverage to get those painted-on jeans on. Trouser style wider leg jeans are a more grown-up way to wear your trusted blue jeans, not to mention they’re much easier to wear. The tailored style makes them suitable for wear at the office during casual Friday, especially in darker washes.   Pair with an elongated top or a sleek tailored blouse tucked into your jeans and top it off with high heels to complete the look.

 

Denim Maxi-Skirts by Denimology

To The Floor Maxi Skirts

I swore off denim mini skirts somewhere around sophomore year in university - but long, denim maxi skirts is a trend I can get behind. Ankle length maxi skirts are a big trend this spring season, so it makes sense that the denim variety would also be in. Be sure to avoid overly full maxi skirts with yards of extra fabric. Opt for a slimmer cut closer to your body such as an A-line silhouette.

Denim Shirt

A great denim button down is a subtle nod to menswear and a perfect item to pull off a stellar denim-on-denim look. Denim-on-denim was once considered one of the gravest fashion faux pas imaginable, this spring it’s considered tres chic! Pair with a floor length denim maxi or wide leg trouser style jeans in a similar wash for a cool dressed down look. Opposites attract when you pair a casual denim shirt with a dressy skirt for a nighttime look that’s comfortable and chic.

 

Denim blazer by J Crew

Denim Jacket

Will the fashion gods ever tire of bringing styles from the 80’s back? Dust off that denim jacket, roll up those sleeves and welcome it back into your wardrobe with open arms. Denim jackets are one of those pieces that seem to go with everything. More modern silhouettes such as tuxedo blazer styles give the traditional denim jacket a run for its money.

 

Denim sandals by Nine West

Denim Accessories

Hippie chic denim satchels and cross body bags are awesome for schlepping around all your must-haves while running errands. Denim footwear is also popular with styles including simple ballet flats to sky high stilettos.   Whether you keep it casual or dial up the heat by pairing your denim favorites with more dressed up pieces, get creative and have fun with this wardrobe staple in all its forms this spring and summer.

Tyrina Neely Tyrina Talks Fashion is your weekly serving of fashion forecasting, trend reporting, figure analysis and helpful fashion tips and tricks. Email Tyrina with your fashion questions and photos at tyrinaalicia@hotmail.com. Visit www.primadonasales.com