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5 things: denim days of summer
whether you choose lightweight materials such as chambray, light coloured washes, or light and easy silhouettes, denim can look and feel good
jun 19 2024
2 minute read
denim that's ready for the warmer weather.
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denim definitely isn’t the first fabric that springs to mind when it comes to summer style — that accolade goes to linen. but that doesn’t mean you need to eschew denim altogether in the warmer months; indeed, this season’s styles redefine cool comfort. whether you choose lightweight materials such as chambray, light coloured washes, or light and easy silhouettes, denim can look and feel good — even in the summer. rebecca tay presents five denim styles that show you how.
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this spaghetti strap dress is bound to be the mvp of your summer wardrobe. slim straps help keep you cool but also look great slipped over a t-shirt on cooler days, while the square neckline subtly channels the ‘90s. wear it with sneakers for a weekend spent running around, or open-toed mules for a day-or-night look that’s chic and breezy.
joe fresh, joefresh.com | $49 ($29.94)
jump for joy
a denim jumpsuit that works equally well for summer office days and for date night? indeed, according to this melody piece by reformation. made from non-stretch dark denim made with 80 per cent organically grown cotton and 20 per cent recycled cotton, it’s structured enough to look smart in a meeting — just throw a blazer on over top — while its close fit and bust cup detailing are just a little bit sultry.
reformation, thereformation.com | $348
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in the bag
if you find yourself looking at what gen z is wearing and remembering fondly how you, too, once loved baggy jeans and baby tees, just wait until you see this cocoon bag. made by norwegian brand holzweiler and reminiscent of the baguette, croissant and other small shoulder bags carried by the likes of carrie bradshaw and paris hilton in the early 2000s, it’s a throwback style that feels apt for summer. wear with said low-slung jeans — or try a black shorts suit for true style irony.
ssense, ssense.com | $410
white hot
we’d be hard pressed to find someone who didn’t believe that white denim is undeniably for — and only for — summer. call us conservative, but even though we’ve done away with nearly every other old-fashioned sartorial rule, it just looks, er, wrong, past october. indeed, now is the time to wear this high-rise halle skirt by denim forum. finish with a simple tank top and strappy sandals for a ‘90s-inspired look.
aritzia, aritzia.com | $110
a summer shoe-in
heels have slowly but surely been creeping back into shoe wardrobes—for some of us, anyway — but comfort is still king, especially in summer. enter this tessa frayed denim mule sandal by michael kors. easy to slip on, with a three-inch heel that’s significant yet safe, they’re just what you need to elevate any simple skirt or cropped jean ensemble this season.
michael kors, michaelkors.com | $178
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