5 ways to wear denim to work
Convinced blue denim doesn’t have a place in your corporate closet? Think again: for SS18, designers have been reimagining this off-duty stalwart, creating structured separates and standout pieces that promise to breathe new life into your office attire. These are the elevated denim pieces to wear to work now…
THE STREAMLINED JACKET
We mentioned that denim jackets were having a moment at the beginning of the season. But not content with infiltrating your off-duty attire, now they’re coming for your work wardrobe, too. The trick to making them office-appropriate is sticking to dark washes. Victoria, Victoria Beckham’s belted version (above) is the perfect example – use yours to update well-worn pieces like cigarette pants and ballet pumps, or pair with co-ordinating pants for a fresh take on the suit.
THE TAILORED PANTS
Not to be confused with jeans, tailored pants cut from dark denim are every bit as wearable as the former, but thanks to labels like Elizabeth and James flirting with directional silhouettes, they’re 100% office-appropriate. Our top tip? Slightly cropped, wide-leg shapes are an easy way to add elegance to your look. Tuck in a crisp white shirt and finish with a pair of SS18’s elevated slides for a modern take on corporate dressing.
THE NEW SHIRT DRESS
A wardrobe workhorse of the highest order, the shirt dress is one of those wear-with-anything-to-anything pieces that solves all manner of dressing problems. Ergo, you need one in your closet. Our top choice is this denim update courtesy of Tomas Maier; finish with a pair of sculptural heels and you’ll be ready to break the glass ceiling in style.
THE MODERN SKIRT
The mere mention of a ‘denim skirt’ might bring to mind a micro mini with frayed hems, but this season it’s all grown up courtesy of classic shades and minimal designs. Pair yours with a sculptural blazer, a pristine white tee and timeless loafers for a ’90s-inflected desk-to-dinner approach.
THE STATEMENT PIECE
Since taking the helm last year at the French fashion powerhouse, Natacha Ramsay-Levi has turned the Chloé girl into a force to be reckoned with. This denim vest might have bohemian undertones, but the strong silhouette makes it a perfect addition to any corporate closet. Layer it over a rollneck and floor-skimming wide-leg pants to show you mean business.
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