8 Looks On How To Style A Denim Shirt From Day To Night

1st February 2023 | By Astrid Carter

The denim shirt is one of those wardrobe pieces that never really goes away, but don’t reserve yours just for the day. Yes, denim might be our go-to for lowkey weekends, but they can work perfectly well for occasions that require a little more in the style stakes. Scroll on to shop some of the best around at the moment and eight different ways to style them. Cost per wear: sorted.

Look 1 – How To Style A Denim Shirt For The Day

Double denim is huge this season and if you’re keen to dip your two into, what is often described as the ‘Canadian tuxedo,’ there are polished, chicer ways to do it. Nod to the effortless cool of Parisian style and layer a denim shirt over a fine knit polo. Add to that jeans and some Jane Birkin-inspired strappy block heels for a timeless weekend look.

A classic red lip and Rouje’s zebra print bag will add a little fun to the look.

Look 1 – How To Style A Denim Shirt For Night

Denim and leather are a classic combo and trusty skintight skinnies are a pieces that will work hard in your wardrobe for both day and night. Add polish to the look with a white tuxedo jacket and add some sparkle with Zara’s embellished bow courts (a dead ringer for the Mach & Mach cult heroes for a fraction of the price) and Isabel Marant’s dance floor ready jewels.

Look 3 – How To Style A Denim Shirt For The Day

If you’re daunted by the double denim look, forgo a slimmer fit shirt tucked into jeans and opt for a top half that’s a little more oversized, somewhere between a shirt and a jacket. This TOTÊME shacket is thin enough to wear as a shirt – especially in cooler temperatures – and can be layered under a classic wool coat for added warmth.

Grey tones and Loewe’s dreamy pistachio coloured bag will break the colour palette up a little.

Look 4 – How To Style A Denim Shirt For Night

If you’re looking for a date-night or drinks with friends look that feels a little cooler than a typical dress, a denim shirt can add a little rock ‘n’ roll cool to your outfit.

Take Wardrobe.NYC’s slouchy shirt (an investment but the perfect shape) and add to a pair of oversized jeans in a washed charcoal hue – Isabel Marant’s are top of the wish list but the high street has plenty of affordable options.

Slouchy suede boots and a more polished bouclé jacket brings the whole look together.

Look 5 – How To Style A Denim Shirt For The Day

A denim shirt plays perfectly into the boho vibe and AND/OR’s light-wash option with it’s ruffled sleeves and sweet Peter Pan collar is just the ticket. Keep the rest of the colour palette soft – Sézane’s fuzzy pink cardigan and classic tan ankle boots – and pair with off-white denim for a more relaxed feel.

Look 6 – How To Style A Denim Shirt For Night

The mini is back this season and one way to make the look more understated is with a slouchy denim shirt. Lean into the tough luxe appeal of a leather mini and pair with Zara’s rhinestone encrusted ankle boots and The Kooples’ silk neck scarf. Smudgy black kolh on the eyes and & Other Stories’ boxy blazer completes the look.

Look 7 – How To Style A Denim Shirt For The Day

As with jeans, a denim shirt is one of those grounding pieces in any wardrobe, so it can really be worn with most looks. We love one with this season’s return to the cargo pant, but if you’re after something a little more polished, a silky wide-leg pair in a similar shade works perfectly. Add a quilted print jacket to embrace the bohemian vibes and tuck into Marant’s iconic Duerto boots for a fashion editor approved look.

Look 8 – How To Style A Denim Shirt For Night

This look bridges the gap between day and night, perfectly demonstrated by Insta star Hannah Stafford Taylor’s ’80s inspired double denim. Swapping jeans for a below-the-knee denim skirt adds a polished edge, whilst gold accessories and a body-skimming top complete the look.

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