I don't really care whether it's two different washes and therefore not a "suit," I believe that denim is best in (and should only be used as) one piece of your outfit only, lest you look like a cowboy/hayseed/farmer (not that there's anything wrong with that if you actually are one). This rule should count for chambray, dark wash, stonewash-- everything denim. Calvin Klein is jumping on the uglywagon in April's InStyle, too, with a pale-blue cropped-vest/ankle-zippper jean combo (and a done-way-better-by-Helena-Christensen-Wicked-Game-style-rolling-around-on-the-beach shoot, yawn), which makes me long for the day when 80s nostalgia is just that: nostalgia, not imitation. Even Cameron Diaz looks less gorgeous than usual to me because I'm all crazy distracted by the unattractiveness of the two denims together:
...Whereas the chick on the right (is that some sort of Kardashian? I don't really pay attention), although I don't necessarily approve of denim shirts, at least improves it with the contrast of black and a lot of skin.
Guess, on the other hand, is doing Spring denim right with a single piece-- a faded vest, fresh because dark denim has been at the top of the wash-chain for a while-- worn with a soft and girly full skirt with lace trim. Gorgeous.
(OK so the bag is a little bit on the gigantor side, as is her hair, but I'm looking at the outfit, not necessarily the styling. Guess is always a little bit over the top; I'll forgive them).
How do you feel about the "denim suiting" look? I just can't abide and I hope I don't have to see it on the streets come spring! Unfortunately, it appears that I will. Sigh.
The denim tuxedo has never been a favorite of mine either. I've occassionally tossed on a denim jacket with jeans out of necessity, but I always feel totally lame doing it, so I do my best to avoid it. lol
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ReplyDeleteI live under a rock. Seriously! This is the first I'm hearing this, but I'm sort of always behind when it comes to these things.
ReplyDeleteI say no. No no no no no. A big fat Not So Much.
But I will take the Gap girl's legs.
Kelly
I wish I had a photo of my mother's friend's "denim" patchwork leisure suit of the '70s. Pure polyester baby, and worn with what else? A red bandanna print polyester blouse.
ReplyDeleteHi! Popped over from Erica's blog ( above ). I've hit on this topic too, and could not agree with you more! I'm so glad I stopped by! xo
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of the denim suit either, and sometimes I'm guilty of walking out the door with a denim jacket and jeans, and I'll go right back inside and change. :)
ReplyDeleteI must not be paying attention either! Ack is right....it's like wearing too much leopard print. One piece is enough! I had a pair of the patchwork bell bottoms in the '70's....definitely hip. I live in jeans, have a few denim trench coats and jackets, but never wear them together.
ReplyDeleteThe monochromatic look is great, but not with denim!