I adore denim-on-denim looks on other people, but wasn’t sure if it was for me… until I tried on this denim vest/top at the Simkhai store in Highland Park Village last week! I had wanted to try the gingham version, but they didn’t have it in my size. They suggested I try the denim option just to figure out my size, and I ended up taking the denim one home with me! What actually sold me was how perfect it looked with the jeans I was wearing that day – these Rachel Comey light wash barrel jeans. Not only were the washes a near perfect match to wear together, but something about these two silhouettes paired together really nicely! The vest is fitted, getting more narrow at the waist and looser in the hips. The jeans are nipped at the waist and a high rise fit, and then feature a pretty exaggerated curve in the leg before tapering again at the ankle. I thought the combo looked incredibly cool and fashion forward, but still polished and chic! I wore this look out for happy hour and an early dinner with a friend on Saturday night, and felt so good in it. Don’t you just love it when an outfit gives you a confidence boost like that?
While I still love the gingham look, I do think this denim version will actually be more useful in the city this summer. It’s got a little more edge, and will look great with white jeans, black shorts and more as the weather warms up! The gingham version is a gorgeous piece that would certainly look fabulous in the south this summer. Very feminine, neutral and tailored, it would be a useful piece for wearing from work-to-weekend! It also has a matching skirt, if you love a coordinated set.
If you’re in the market for fresh denim styles for the season, don’t miss some of my favorites below!
EYELET SHIRTDRESS (I’D WEAR OPEN AS A SPRING COAT!) // SLEEVELESS BUTTON-FRONT MINIDRESS // ZIP-UP LONG SLEEVE MINIDRESS // EMBELLISHED PUFF SHOULDER MINIDRESS // OVERSIZED SHIRT // CINCHED WAIST JACKET // MIDI SKIRT // RUFFLE TRIM SHIRT // BUTTON-FRONT VEST // LIGHT WASH VEST
THE BEST DENIM STYLES FOR SPRING AND SUMMER
