Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Denim on Denim
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The denim on denim trend (aka the Canadian Tuxedo) has been around for years now, but maybe you haven't mustered up the courage to try it . . . yet. As much as we appreciate a couple in matching outfits à la Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears at the 2001 AMAs (look how young and in love they were), we're not exactly trying to replicate their look anytime soon.
Truth is, this trend isn't as scary as everyone makes it out to be. Most people give up easily before even trying the look because they don't know where to begin. With a bunch of inspiration (courtesy of these street style shots) and the right items in your closet, mastering a denim on denim look that feels fresh and contemporary is easier than you think. By the end of this, you'll be wondering what took you so long to try this trend in the first place.
We're listing 15 denim-on-denim ensembles to try — along with the best pieces to purchase — that will make you want to give the look another try.
Style a Denim Skirt With a Matching Jacket and Fishnet Stockings
Style a Pair of Denim Overalls With a Denim Jacket
Pair a Denim Button-Up With Side-Striped Jeans
A Lightwash Chambray Top Tucked Into Jeans
A Buttoned Denim Jacket With a Flared Skirt
A Long Chambray Jacket Tied at the Front and Jeans
A Denim Jacket and Wide-Leg Denim Culottes
A Denim Jacket With a Furry Collar and Frayed Jeans
A Sherling-lined Denim Jacket and Lighwash Jeans
A Chambray Shirt With Pathwork Jeans
A Boxy Denim Jacket and Jeans With Lace Details
A Dress Worn Over Jeans Topped Off With a Chambray Jacket
A Patwork Denim Jacket and White Jeans
A Denim Vest and Distressed Black Jeans
A Puffer Jacket Over a Denim Jacket and Bootleg Jeans
Saint Laurent Shearling Denim Jacket
Keep warm in this cozy Saint Laurent shearling denim jacket ($3,490).
Replay Collarless Denim Jacket with Raw Hem Sleeve and Embroidery
Have a thing for embroidery? This Replay Collarless Denim Jacket with Raw Hem Sleeve and Embroidery ($348) will spark your interest!
Grlfrnd Helena High-Rise Straight Jean
Style these Grlfrnd Helena High-Rise Straight Jean ($248) with a ribbed crop top and denim jacket.
Levi's 501 Skinny Jeans
Levi's 501 Skinny Jeans ($98) are way more fun than a pair of plain baby blue's.
Reformation Zipper Jeans
These Reformation Zipper Jeans ($148) add just the right amount of edge.
Lucky Brand Customized Chambray Shirt
You can wear this classic Lucky Brand Customized Chambray Shirt ($99) under a pair of overalls.
Alice McCall Quincy Denim Overalls
Channel the '70s with these Alice McCall Quincy Denim Overalls ($310).
Forever 21 Plus Size Lace-Up Denim Skirt
Style this Forever 21 Plus Size Lace-Up Denim Skirt ($16, originally $23) with a crop top.
Ksenia Schnaider Double-breasted patchwork denim jacket
Cinch your waist with this Ksenia Schnaider Double-Breasted Patchwork Denim Jacket ($655)
Grlfrnd Denim Eva Denim Mini Skirt
The denim-on-denim trend extends way past a pair of jeans. Wear this GRLFRND Denim Eva Denim Mini Skirt ($160) with an off-shouldered chambray top.
Off-White Distressed Denim Overalls
You can tie a chambray top around these Off-White Distressed Denim Overalls ($725)
Lucky Brand Plus Size Denim Tomboy Trucker Vest
Style a basic white t-shirt with this Lucky Brand Plus Size Denim Tomboy Trucker Vest ($80) and distressed jeans for an effortless look.