We Found a New Way to Wear Denim on Denim This Spring

The Canadian tuxedo is nothing new in the world of fashion. This season, wearing multiple tones of denim is the most popular way to wear your jeans in every shape and form—from your jackets down to your miniskirts. The key to making a denim-on-denim outfit feel fresh and completely on trend is to make sure the two pieces differ in shade. Even if the contrast is slight, the mismatched colors will make all the difference to your denim-on-denim ensemble.

This new take on an old trend gives your overall look more points of interest. Adding this two-tone element instantly gives your outfit the edgy feel it needs to complete a cohesive ensemble. Keep reading to see the new way to wear the trend, and then shop our favorite denim pieces of the season.

Jean Jacket + Skirt

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Layer an oversize jean jacket with a unique denim skirt. Add a bright bag for some interest.

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Chambray Shirt + Wide-Leg Jeans

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Swap your go-to T-shirt for a chambray shirt, and then tuck it into wide-leg jeans. Pair the set with Western-inspired shoes to play up the cowgirl vibe.

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Dark Denim Jacket + Boyfriend Jeans

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Experiment with extreme denim contrasts by wearing a dark-wash denim jacket with a lighter wash jean. A polished bag and graphic tee will finish off the look with ease.

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Multi-Denim Jacket + Light-Wash Jeans 

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Patched denim makes for quite the statement. You really can do no wrong with a patterned basic and some denim.

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Oversize Denim Jacket + Denim Bustier

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Update your staple work blouse by layering a denim bustier on top and finishing off the look with a jean jacket draped over your shoulders.

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Shearling Denim Jacket + Vintage-Inspired Jeans

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This jacket is an iconic denim piece that goes well with just about anything. If you want to keep it simple, wear the shearling piece with some vintage-inspired denim.

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Reconstructed Denim Jacket + Statement Jeans

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This look is proof that denim doesn't have to be boring. Thanks to the innovation of designers as of late, denim is taking on a whole new personality. We're particularly loving the ultra-distressed finishes and unique reconstructed details.

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Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.