9 Denim Looks We'll Happily Live in for the Next Six Months
You need only glance at the stylish people we profile at Who What Wear to see one commonality. Regardless of their aesthetic, they all love and regularly wear denim. And we’re not just talking about jeans (even if strides of the straight-leg variety continue to be popular in fashion circles) but a plethora of outfits centred on the material. Whether it’s a jacket worn nonchalantly over a minidress, a shirt tucked into wide-leg trousers or even two pieces worn together to create a cool doubled-up look, denim is considered a nonnegotiable part of the fashion uniform.
Though the fabric is incredibly versatile, thinking up new denim outfits to wear isn’t always the most straightforward process. This is precisely why we’ve rounded up eight foolproof looks that are sure to provide you with enough denim outfit inspiration to see you through, well, the rest of the year. For effortlessly chic denim outfits you can rely on well into the second half of the year, scroll on.
1. DENIM JACKET + BLACK TROUSERS + SANDALS
A denim jacket is a wardrobe staple, but belted-waist styles feel so fresh for 2022.
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& Other Stories always has directional takes on denim.
Tailored trousers will instantly elevate any denim jacket you pair them with.
These mules come in so many chic colourways.
2. TRENCH COAT + GREY SWEATSHIRT + RIPPED JEANS
Trench coats are a firm fixture in the outfits of Brit women, regardless of the time of year. Give them a cool spin with a pair of trending wide-leg ripped jeans.
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The perfect trench coat does exist.
A summertime take on sweatshirts.
Abercrombie’s latest denim drop is seriously impressive.
3. LEATHER OUTERWEAR + DENIM DRESS + MULES
For the days when the weather is looking changeable, leather or vinyl outerwear will act as a sleek raincoat. We love Abi's and how she styled it with a dark denim dress.
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A blazer iteration is more appropriate for summer than longer-length vinyl coat styles.
The zip-front fastening gives this dress ’70s appeal.
Don’t you think mock-croc textures always make accessories and shoes look expensive?
4. DOUBLE DENIM + CUTE FLATS
Denim on denim is a look so many fashionable people favour. Tick off another major 2022 trend in the same look by finishing your outfit with a pair of fisherman sandals.
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Almost-black denim is having a moment right now.
This specific jeans style gets so many great reviews.
So premium-looking.
5. BRIGHT KNIT + BLACK JEANS + CHUNKY SANDALS
Elevate any dark or moody denim you have with a bright-colour top. We like how Marianne Smyth has paired her faded black jeans with a pink knit for an instant lift.
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We love wearing button-up cardigans as tops.
A classic jeans style you’ll always come back to.
So many of our editors own these affordable sandals.
6. WHITE SHIRT + ECRU JEANS + LOAFERS
All-white outfits are a big deal this season, but I love how Sylvie has punctuated hers with some sharp black accessories, turning it into a look you can wear well after summer’s best days have passed.
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Again, you’re spoilt with colour options with this shirt.
Ecru jeans can look more premium than bright-white pairs.
Chunky loafers will give any outfit an edge.
7. DENIM SHIRT + BRETON STRIPE + DENIM SKIRT
Camille Charrière might reside in London, but this French native knows you can never go wrong with a denim-and-Breton outfit combination.
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You’ll get so much wear out of this oversize shirt whether you wear it on its own, over dresses or, of course, with Breton-stripe tops.
This feels Parisienne without subscribing to French style clichés.
A dramatic side split is not something you often see on denim skirts.
8. WAISTCOAT + LIGHT JEANS + CHUNKY BRACELET
Tailored waistcoats might have started out as a trend, but now they’re a bona fide staple that has the power to improve the look of your jeans outfits.
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Wear your waistcoat sans top for extra fashion kudos.
The ideal finishing touch for any look.
Barrel-leg jeans keep cropping up this season.
9. RACER VEST + DENIM SHORTS + TRAINERS
Nothing says summer quite like a pair of denim shorts. For a timely update, consider a longline pair in minimalist-appeasing black.
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Make no mistake—2022 is the year of the racer vest.
These have a slightly wider leg, which will make them all the more comfortable to wear.
Retro-looking kicks are still dominating our social media feeds.
Next Up: Autumn 2022 Trends: The Only Fashion Looks You Need to Know
