The total denim outfits protagonists of spring and summer 2023. A trend that we have inherited from the 2000s and becomes synonymous with creativity: we go much further than jeans and jackets!
It was 2001, it was the red carpet of the American Music Awards. Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, then very much in love, made their appearance on the red carpet with a combined denim + denim look. Becoming the perfect symbol of a trend that helped define the styles of the 2000s. And since that period is today a prolific source of inspiration, see above all the Y2K aesthetic, total denim could only find charisma again as the top trend of Spring Summer 2023.
THE GOLDEN RULES
The denim+denim trend has been relaunched on the runways in 2022; the transition into street style, however, took place gradually. And now, just this spring/summer of 2023, we are at the peak. As celebs and influencers concretely demonstrate. Creating a perfect total denim outfit? Simple, as long as you respect a few small but golden rules.
As for color, blue is to be preferred in its various shades. You can choose just one for the whole look or combine several, but avoid sharp breaks. And again, we can focus on jeans from head to toe or wear a garment that “breaks” the whole, giving movement. For example a top or a T-shirt.
On the other hand, it is preferable that the element in question does not play a leading role; trousers, skirts, and outerwear, to be clear, must be in denim. Well, indeed very well the contrasts of design and volumes. For example, the combination of baggy or boyfriend jeans – both with a very loose fit – and a slim-fit jacket.
(MUCH) BEYOND JACKETS AND PANTS
You say denim on denim and jeans and the “denim jacket” immediately comes to mind. But another nice thing about this trend is that it leads us to discover the other trajectories of the iconic fabric. Fashionistas love long skirts, cargo, and denim parachute pants, for starters. The brands ride two other trends, that of the corset and the visible bra, to entice us with ad hoc proposals.
And then the shirts, dresses, denim miniskirts, and shorts, with their easy and cheeky imprint. The denim blazer and trench coat should also be monitored; the latter, above all, has all the potential to become a new fashion obsession.
THE ROLE OF ACCESSORIES
We were talking about the movement before well, in this sense accessories are FON-DA-MEN-TA-LI when it comes to total denim. Shoes and bags, but also scarves and jewels must have clearly visible notes of colour. Black and white are the exceptions, of course.
However, accessories have the task of getting noticed, giving further personality to the look, and reflecting personal tastes in the best possible way. So first up. And no, there is no risk that they will “obfuscate” the denim+denim look. Indeed, they emphasize it.
Let’s end on a high note, with a 100% denim gallery!
