See Why Denim Shirt Outfits Are the Unexpected Fix for Your Style

Denim day: your new shortcut to standout style.
See Why Denim Shirt Outfits Are the Unexpected Fix for Your Style

A denim shirt is hard to compete especially when it comes to adaptability. Going on a solo casual brunch date or just want some style in your daily boring office looks, a denim shirt has you covered. 

Denim shirts aren’t something originated from the fashion industry, instead, U.S. workers and farmers were the ones to wear them first. Then this staple became popular and resulted in a must-have in everyone’s wardrobe. 

Also, Lewi Strauss, the inventor of the denim staple is the one introducing it to a wider audience, resulting in increased demand because of the strength and aesthetics of this material. 

Denim shirts are a perfect example of functional wear turned into an aesthetic need. The popularity and huge demand started in the late 90s from 1970-1980, when big names in the fashion and entertainment industry chose this staple over the others in every fashion show and series. 

A denim shirt can smoothly go with both casual and formal occasions. How so? Confidence, I would say. Slip into a denim shirt and the first thing you’ll feel is confidence. These shirts have their own aura and bossy nature that overtakes all other outfits. This is the reason why they can be styled on any occasion with little to no effort at all. 

Is there a particular way to wear a denim shirt? No, there isn’t any. Whether you style it with a pair of jeans or with a skirt, it will always go right and will elevate your whole look. No rules about wearing it. Can wear it the way you want, and still look absolutely phenomenal yet utterly gorgeous. But yes, pairing it with some statement pieces like elegant hoops or cute hairpins will make shine. 

The beauty of denim is that it doesn’t care about the seasons or the weather. It just has one job: to elevate your mood. So, no matter if it’s a hot sunny noon or a chilly night, a denim shirt won’t leave you disappointed. 

So, whether you prefer your denim shirt to be tucked or buttoned up, below, we’ve rounded up our favorite denim shirt outfits to inspire your next look.

Denim Button-Up Shirt + White Fitted T-Shirt + Light Wash Denim Bermuda Shorts + Black Pointed-Toe Mules + Navy Structured Handbag 

White Tank Top + Light Wash Denim Shir + Light Wash Wide-Leg Jeans + Beige Clogs + Brown Oversized Tote Bag

Oversized Light Wash Denim Shirt + Olive Green T-shirt + Black Wide-Leg Pants + Black Flip-Flops

Dark Wash Denim Shirt + White T-Shirt + Dark Wash Denim Co-Ord Shorts + Brown Crossbody Bag + Tan Suede Clog

Light Wash Denim Shirt + Light Wash Denim Bermuda Shorts + Leopard-Print Pointed-Toe Flats + Brown Saddle Bag

Light Wash Denim Shirt + White Crewneck T-Shirt + Cream Sweater Vest + Light Wash Straight-Leg Jeans + Brown Suede Loafers + Brown Oversized Slouchy Bag

Light Wash Oversized Denim Shirt + Black Shorts + Black Leather Knee-High Boots + White Structured Tote Bag 

Dark Indigo Denim Shirt + Dark Indigo Straight-Leg Denim Jeans + Taupe Oversized Handbag + Brown Flip Flop

Light Blue Denim Shirt + Beige Knit Tank Top + Black Wide-Leg Trousers + Tan Open-Toe Heeled Sandals + Brown Cable Knit Tote Bag 

Dark Indigo Denim Shirt + Dark Indigo Straight-Leg Denim Jeans (Co-Ord) + Brown Leather Shoulder Bag + Pointed-Toe Beige Kitten Heels

Oversized Dark Blue Denim Shirt + Dark Blue Wide-Leg Denim Pants + Baby Pink Ruched Handbag + Baby Pink Heeled Sandals

Dark Blue Denim Button-Up Shirt + Blue Straight-Leg Denim Jeans + Black Oversized Suede Tote Bag + Brown Pointed-Toe Boots

Light Blue Oversized Denim Shirt + Denim Jeans + Brown Tote Bag + Black Pointed-Toe Shoes

Dark Indigo Denim Button-Up Shirt + Mid-Wash High-Rise Cuffed Jeans + Black Pointed-Toe Pumps + Dark Brown Structured Trapezoid Bag

Dark Indigo Cropped Denim Shirt + Black Pleated Mini Skirt + Tan Leather Crossbody Bag + Black Pointed-Toe Pumps 

Medium Wash Denim Button-Up Shirt + Dark High-Waisted Jeans + Black Chelsea Boots

Navy Blue Denim Button-Up Shirt + Navy Blue Cropped Denim Vest + Leopard-Print Wide-Leg Trousers + Burgundy Structured Frame Bag + Tan Suede Slip Ons

Indigo Denim Button-Up Shirt + Camel Suede Pencil Skirt + Brown Duffle Bag + Leopard Print Pointed-Toe Pumps

Ada Tefft is a seasoned fashion writer with over five years of experience, currently crafting stylish narratives for LookLume from the breathtaking landscapes of Montana. Before joining LookLume, Ada honed her editorial expertise at a digital magazine based in Zürich. She earned her BA in Journalism from the University of Montana, transitioning to fashion writing after exploring a career in graphic design during her college years. When she’s not uncovering the new trends, Ada can be found hiking Montana’s scenic trails with her golden retriever, strolling Paris during spring and summer, or enjoying a latte at her favorite coffee shop with friends. Her love for both the great outdoors and high fashion gives her a distinctive perspective in the industry, inspiring readers to embrace their individuality one outfit at a time.

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