How would you wear denim? We partnered with Nordstrom to show you how one editor dressed for the entire week.
I typically equate denim looks with mornings when I have 15 minutes to walk the dog, brew a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Those mornings — the rushed ones where I accidentally feed my dog java — are about survival. Getting to the train on time and relieving my pup are the high priority. Dressing myself, even as a quasi fashion editor, isn't that important. Ripped jeans, some t-shirt that survived the great "Kondo donation" of 2015, and a pair of Vans are usually how this morning ends.
So when I was given the opportunity to wear denim every day to work, my immediate reaction was: well, that's lazy.
But after spending time looking at the denim assortment I was asked to style, I put myself in check and realized I'd get to wear some cute looks. From a chambray dress with a frayed hem to flared overalls, check out how my five days of denim challenge really went.
1Flared overalls on Monday
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While I've always been an overalls sort of girl, I've never dressed them up before. This pair, though, had a flared leg, which made it much easier to elevate.
How I styled it: With an ankle boot and striped high-neck sweater, I felt ready to tackle Monday in this look.
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2White on white for Tuesday
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I don't own any white denim. It's not the most forgiving — I feel like it shows everything — but this pair featured a wide, cropped leg.
How I styled this: Pairing the pants with a white denim shirt was out of my comfort zone, but once I tucked the shirt in and added in a dose of color at the neck, I felt like myself.
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3Olive denim on Wednesday
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Denim shirts are incredibly versatile — they look good tucked, half-tucked, underneath overalls, and even over a skirt.
How I styled it: Here, I wore an olive button-down denim shirt underneath a pinafore. I buttoned the shirt all the way to the neckline and finished with a flat-brim hat.
I'm very much a denim shirt lover, but I hadn't explored different colors. Olive is one of my favorite shades, so I felt super comfortable in this combo.
How I styled it: I personally thought this style of denim could be worn with anything, from sandals to heels, but here, I styled it with an oversize black button-down and mules. Since there was a lot of volume happening, I tucked the shirt into my waistband, which created a nice silhouette.
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5Chambray dress on Friday
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Dressing for Friday is really about dressing for the weekend, and there was nothing more appropriate than this lightweight denim dress. TGIF, amirite?
How I styled it: A chambray dress with raw edges, lace-up flats, and a straw boater hat practically screamed Summer. Between the studs on the shoes and the hem, I felt like I'd nailed my Friday outfit.
