Mother-Daughter Series: How We Wear Our Denim and Favorite Picks

Denim seems to always be our go-to, worn casually chic all year long. Rachel and I live in our jeans and like similar styles that are ageless. For 2021, our favorites include looser high-waisted denim, white denim (even after Labor Day!), denim x denim looks, and more!

Click on the links and carousel images to shop our picks below!

1. Denim with Classic White-Button Down

Worn with long or short denim, this simple classic look paired with a white button-down always looks effortlessly chic and never goes out of style. Try a white blouse with puffed shoulder detail to elevate the look.

Shop Rachel’s and Melissa’s shorts by AGOLDE and top by St. Roche

2. Loose Jeans and Fitted Tops

Nothing says casual-cool like loose-fitting jeans paired with a fitted top to add some shape to this oversized modern look. We gave up our skinny jeans this past year to make room for this updated style.

Shop Rachel’s jeans by AGOLDE

3. Jeans with Oversized Blazers and Trench

One of our favorite ways to wear timeless denim is with either an oversized blazer or a sleek trench coat for a more street-style aesthetic.

Shop Melissa’s blazer by Dolce & Gabbana, shirt by Ganni, jeans by AGOLDE

4. White Denim All Year Long

The Labor Day rule doesn’t apply here—we wear white denim year-round, typically with cooler tones and neutral shades to create minimal contrast.

Shop Melissa’s jeans by Boyish, top by Current Air, bag from Parker Thatch

5. Jeans with Boots

Another absolutely timeless look we’ve loved for years are jeans with any type of boots—cowboy, knee-high, ankle, you name it. There is no way to look dated with this classic yet versatile outfit.

Shop Melissa’s boots by Ganni, jean by AGOLDE, trench coat by Everlane

6. Casual Denim with Sneakers and Sweatshirts

We love keeping it simple with classic jeans and sneakers for a relaxed and hip vibe.

Shop Melissa’s sweatshirt by Palo Santo, jeans by Boyish, sneakers by New Balance

7. Denim on Denim

Who said denim on denim was just for Britney and JT? Denim on denim is a fun and easy way to hop on the Y2K trend.

Shop Rachel’s jacket by L’Agence, jeans by Boyish

8. Dressed Up Denim For Going Out

We love to spice up our denim looks by styling them with a dressy top, perfect for a night out! Typically, we choose darker denim for this look because it creates a dressier aesthetic.

Shop Rachel’s top by St. Roche, jeans by Boyish

This article was inspired by our feature in Who What Wear, "The Jean Outfits That Are Ageless and Will Never Feel Dated.”

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