Every week, I’ll be taking one of your Wardrobe Wonderings and answering it in full here on the blog. We’re kicking off with…
How do I wear light denim?
This wasn’t the exact question asked – I’ve taken a little creative license to make it more open. And I really, really wanted to premier my new chambray playsuit (Primark, £9)!
Light denim can be tricky to pull off, especially if you’re a curvaceous babe like me. It’s sometimes unflattering, can add unwanted lbs and wash out pale skin. It’s also synonymous with a dressed down, casual look. So how can you make it work for…
A shopping trip?
I’ve gone for a nautical theme, perfect for a summer shopping trip. Adding a silk scarf (vintage, £1), bird brooch (Helpless Romantic, £8), striped vest (Matalan, £4) and flat pumps (Primark, £8) keeps it casual and comfortable.
A night out?
Although it’s a relaxed fabric, light denim is easily dressed up for dancing the night away. This black blazer (Primark, £13) gives a luxe feel and the belt (vintage, £5) adds shape. The look is finished off with a statement necklace (thrifted, £2), leather clutch (Accessorize, £22) and sky high wedges (New Look, £15).
Meeting the parents?
Keeping it cute is the key to charming the parents! A simple polka dot tee (Topshop, £10), matching tights (Topshop, £5) and pretty patent sandals (New Look, £10) make for perfect girlfriend material. I’m also wearing my gold name necklace (MyNameNecklace.com, £22) and gold leaf bracelet (Eclectic Eccentricity, £15.50).
A day at the beach?
Let me just say – light denim was MADE for the beach! A headscarf (H&M, £6) keeps unruly hair at bay and a simple leather belt (H&M, £5) is an easy way to add shape. Leather gladiator sandals (New Look, £10), a straw bag (thrifted, £2.99) and classic sunnies (Rayban, £109) finish the look.
And there you have it! Four ways to wear light denim, dressed up or down. These looks definitely work for the warmer weather and I can’t wait to road test them all.
Do you have a favourite, or would you work light denim a different way? I’d love to know!
PS – If you’ve got a Wardrobe Wondering, why not let me know and I’ll do my best to answer it. Stop by next week for another style solution!
PPS – Did you notice the changing location of today’s shoot? I was playing a hilarious game of hide and seek with the man who mows our lawn. In that last picture I had to crop him out as he walked into the shot! Oh, the absolute and utter shame.
I think the night out look is my favourite. I wore my playsuit today. It was just the right weather for one wasn’t it? I think the headscarf looks so stylish, I need to start experimenting with one for all those country drives in the convertable and when we go out on the yacht, if only! Vicki xxx
Love, love, love the night outfit – very glamorously understated – perfect. I tend to stay away from the light denim mainly because of the reasons you’ve already stated, maybe i’ll have to be daring and give it a whirl
£9?! Brilliant bargain. Interested to know, since you work in a creative environment, would you wear a playsuit like this to work or do you think it’s too casual for that? x
oh my god this playsuit is amazing. *rushes to primark* you look so so good in it, i think it goes with your haircut so well. damn, you made it look good 4 ways..and i love every single one! xox
Ooo wardrobe wonderings! That is such a cute and clever name. I love light denim, but I agree that it’s a tricky one! You make it look fab though! Love them all but I think the beach one is my fave!
I loved the post! I really want to do a post like this sometime soon, I just never have the patience or time to do so. My favourite is either the beach or night out, sorry I can’t choose.
Loved these shots!! you really reworked that denim playsuit!! ps congrats i see your featured on asos life my fashion my way!!! 🙂 you def deserve it! vicki xo
Wow Jen this post is amazing and so well thought out and the playsuit is gorgeous I love it when Primark does things like this. Every outfit is spot one you are a genius.
I also want to thank you for your sweet words of comfort on yesterdays post xoxo
I love the way you’ve styled it! Light denim always looks great in summer, I lvoe it’s sun-bleached feel. I am going to be at the London Aussie not the Manchester one alas, but I’ll be partying with you all in spirit!
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I love the day at the beach and evening out look, very cool! Great idea to show how versatile the jumpsuit is!
Beach look is my fave! Love that scarf.
Love wardrobe wonderings, can’t wait to see the next installment.
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CUTE playsuit, I’m a massive playsuit lover and this little denim is lovely xx
You are a fashion queen, Jen! You look amazing in every outfit <3 Can I have your legs please! 😀
xoxo
Niiiiiiiiiiice! I love a playsuit. X
My fav is the going out outfit, it looks gorgeous on you.
Primark has the best summer bits in at the moment, I’ve spent more than I should of!
Love, Amy Marie
Wow – these looks are so well put together!! LOVE that headscarf, so glam!
May
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The beach one is my fave – it’s amazeballs plus you look gorge with a headscarf! You’re so clever 🙂
you look great in all 4 looks!!the “night out” look is my favorite! 🙂
xxjess
I think the night out look is my favourite. I wore my playsuit today. It was just the right weather for one wasn’t it?
I think the headscarf looks so stylish, I need to start experimenting with one for all those country drives in the convertable and when we go out on the yacht, if only!
Vicki xxx
Lovely outfit ideas! Its amazing how different the going out one looks compared to the others!
Love, love, love the night outfit – very glamorously understated – perfect. I tend to stay away from the light denim mainly because of the reasons you’ve already stated, maybe i’ll have to be daring and give it a whirl
Excellent styling skills! You look fab in them all, but I think my favourite is the nautical one! xx
£9?! Brilliant bargain. Interested to know, since you work in a creative environment, would you wear a playsuit like this to work or do you think it’s too casual for that? x
Adore all of these! Think the night out one is my favourite! Great idea jen, so looking forward to more! x
The beach look is definitely my fave – love the headscarf! x
every time i see those wedges, i fall in love a little more! where oh where did you purchase them?x
oh my god this playsuit is amazing. *rushes to primark* you look so so good in it, i think it goes with your haircut so well. damn, you made it look good 4 ways..and i love every single one! xox
Love that blue bird pin!
This was a fun tour of light denim. I’m inspired to try it myself!
Ooo wardrobe wonderings! That is such a cute and clever name. I love light denim, but I agree that it’s a tricky one! You make it look fab though! Love them all but I think the beach one is my fave!
Adore the beach look!!
I HAVE to find this playsuit. This is such a good idea for a theme!
I loved the post! I really want to do a post like this sometime soon, I just never have the patience or time to do so. My favourite is either the beach or night out, sorry I can’t choose.
Loved these shots!! you really reworked that denim playsuit!! ps congrats i see your featured on asos life my fashion my way!!! 🙂
you def deserve it!
vicki xo
Wow Jen this post is amazing and so well thought out and the playsuit is gorgeous I love it when Primark does things like this. Every outfit is spot one you are a genius.
I also want to thank you for your sweet words of comfort on yesterdays post xoxo
A day at the beach- my absolute fave.
this is brilliant! I love all the looks, especially the ‘day at the beach’ one! so cute!
xx
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I love the way you’ve styled it! Light denim always looks great in summer, I lvoe it’s sun-bleached feel. I am going to be at the London Aussie not the Manchester one alas, but I’ll be partying with you all in spirit!
What a great post- just found your blog and I love it! My favourite is the nautical and night out look.