Good style starts with confidence, and there's nothing more confidence boosting than denim. We've partnered with Target to bring you Universal Thread, a new denim brand featuring pieces designed to help you look and feel your best.
A denim jacket has long been a staple in any fashion girl's wardrobe. All year round, we reach for the timeless and versatile piece to complete a wide range of looks and to instantly achieve that casual-cool effect. To keep the topper feeling fresh and exciting for 2018 and to help you avoid denim jacket fatigue (hey, it happens!), we put together four fun sartorial rules to keep in mind when crafting your next denim look. Whether it's opting for striking color contrast or playing with different lengths, follow these outfit guidelines with the help of on-trend denim pieces from Universal Thread, Target's new denim brand, to ensure you always look stylish.
1 Contrast Double Denim
Double up on the denim and pair a jacket ($30) in a lighter wash with something in a darker wash underneath. The two-tone effect is an edgy way to break up the uniform texture — the greater the contrast of the shades, the better!
Instead of wearing the denim jacket with dark jeans, which is a little more predictable, try a denim dress ($28). Between the button-down front and on-trend square neckline, it's a fresh take on the popular street style combo. For an additional layer, a simple white crewneck tee worn under the dress is easy and effortless.
2 Match Denim Hues For a Monochromatic Look
At the other end of the denim-on-denim spectrum is wearing the same hue from head to toe. To keep the look sophisticated, opt for a timeless medium-wash denim jacket ($30) in a classic cut.
Match both the medium shade and the clean silhouette of the jacket with a pair of cropped wide-leg denim pants ($28) on the bottom. For a pop of pattern, a striped top will provide visual contrast to the denim. But thanks to the complementary shade of blue, the ensemble feels cohesive, with a suit-like effect.
3 Go One Size Up
For the ultimate cool-girl look, rock a jacket ($30) in a larger size for an exaggerated effect. Not only is the oversized and slouchy fit ideal for layering, it's perfect for achieving that effortless off-the-shoulder styling trick spotted on street style stars.
Try something completely unexpected and layer the looser-fitting jacket in a lighter wash over a closer-fitting jacket in a darker wash. In this case, the jacket underneath acts as a top, especially when worn buttoned up and tucked in. All that's left is to slip into a pair of high-waisted skinny jeans ($25) to balance out the cut of the jacket and to help highlight your waist.
